Mac'n' Cheese Throwdown

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Mac ’n’ Cheese Throwdown returns Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at TENK West Bank in Cleveland’s Flats for its biggest, boldest year yet. This all-you-can-eat celebration brings together up to 30 vendors—including 15–20 of the region’s most beloved chefs and restaurants—each serving their own crave-worthy take on the ultimate comfort food. Guests are invited to sample freely, explore a curated marketplace of local makers, and vote by text for the coveted People’s Choice Award while a panel of judges crowns the best in Classic and Modern Mac. Family-friendly, ADA-accessible, and buzzing with energy, the Throwdown is more than a food festival—it’s a fundraiser. Proceeds support W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit providing life-changing service dogs to children with disabilities, making every bite part of a decade of delicious food and doing good for kids in need.

CLE's Mac 'n' Cheese Fest map coming soon! Use the map to find your favorite vendors and plan ahead!