5th Annual Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown
Sunday, June 6, 2021
11:00AM - 7:00PM
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 East Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 ● Map It
MAC 'N' CHEESE, 'N' MORE
Cleveland's finest FOOD TRUCKS will be serving up delicious mac and cheese specials and MORE all day long. Listen to live acoustic entertainment at the Front St Social Stage, vote for your favorite mac dishes, and share your experiences on social to win prizes.
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TOP FOOD TRUCKS COMPETE. YOU DECIDE WHO WINS.
TEXT TO VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE MAC 'N CHEESE!
Participating food trucks will go head-to-head in two categories: “Classic Mac” and “Modern Mac” with one goal in mind – to be named the “Best Mac in Cleveland” by a panel of celebrity judges and a people’s choice vote by text.
●●●WALK OR DRIVE
WHATEVER YOUR COMFORT LEVEL - WE'LL ENSURE THAT YOU FEEL SAFE
This year's Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown will have both walking and drive thru ticket options. Those who purchase drive thru tickets will have food runners taking their order and delivering their food to their car at each vendor. Attendees that purchase a walking ticket will have to follow COVID-19 safety protocols, including practicing social distancing and wearing a face mask over their nose and mouth.
●●●SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
ENJOY TASTY MAC, ALL WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES & A GREAT CAUSE
While mac ‘n’ cheese is the star of the event, participating food trucks will offer additional menu items to attendees. New this year, menu items will be sold separately from general admission tickets. In previous years, all food was donated by restaurants, allowing for discounted ticket prices and a shorter event duration. With the service industry suffering as much as the non-profit community due to COVID-19, W.A.G.S. 4 Kids determined that it was only fair to share proceeds with the service community that has continued to support their mission over the years, resulting in the event’s alternative pricing and extended hours.
●●●General Admission $2/person. (All ages)
Purchase your tickets!
Tickets On Sale Now!
Get 'em before we sell out! Want to sample all the deliciousness & cast your vote on the best of the bunch?Calling All Volunteers!
Help!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for The Mac 'N Cheese Throwdown! Volunteers are truly the backbone of any event and your support is greatly appreciated.
The Mac 'N Cheese Throwdown 2020 was a success! Thanks to all of you - W.A.G.S. 4 Kids has raised over $120,000 since 2017 towards our service dog training program - placing mobility service and autism spectrum service dogs exclusively with kids throughout Northeast and Central Ohio!
For more information contact
Sera Nelson
Executive DirectorEmail: sera@wags4kids.com
Phone: 216-586-5853 x2Mac-Tastic Entertainment
Live Music and Mac -
A Winning Combination!
Entertainment sponsored by Front St Social
Live, acoustic entertainment will be provided during the Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown! Local Cleveland musicians will be performing on the Front St Social stage for all to enjoy, including:
Ziggy D of C-Level
NEO Bubble Soccer
Bubble Soccer, Bubble Mini Games, and More!
Want to work off a little bit of all that mac 'n' cheese you've been eating? NEO Bubble Soccer will be attending the event and bringing along bubble games that you can enjoy between your bites of mac!
Two ounce samples of mac ‘n’ cheese will be offered at all trucks and will be sold for $2 each. Prices vary for entre sized servings.
Competing Mac 'n' Cheese dishes are listed in orange.
1. Fungry
Cash/Credit
$3-6 Chorizo Mac ‘n’ Cheese$11 The Sugar Daddy (Chorizo patty/chiro sugar donut bun/pepper jack cheese/smoked paprika aioli/Jalapeno relish)$12 Say Hello To My Little Friend (Brioche Bun/pulled pork/sliced ham/swiss cheese/spicy mustard/pickles)$7 Mickey’s Big Irish Wiener (Jalapeno Relish/Bacon/Beer Cheese)$1, 2 Water, Pop2. Cleveland Clinic, Aramark
$2 Classic Gouda Mac Vegetarian
3. Pink Piggy BBQ
Cash/Credit
$2 Brisket Bite Mac (Sample Size Only)$5-8 Plain or Loaded Mac$12 Sample Plate (2 pulled pork sliders, baked beans, pickled red onion slaw)$6 Smoked Kielbasa w/ Kraut$2 Water, Lemonade, Iced Tea4. MODbites: Street Food by NUEVO
Credit
* Tacos: 3 for $10
$3 Roasted Poblano Mac 'n' Cheese Vegetarian
$4.50 Korean Beef Taco*
$3.50 Enchilada Chicken Taco*
$3.50 Not So Beefy Taco*
$2.50 Street Corn
$2, $3 Water, Pop
5. Sprinkles & Milk
Cash/Credit$6 Caramel, Crazy, Cream Sundae Vegetarian$4 Strawberry Throwdown$4 Key Lime Burst$1 Water6. Wild Spork
Cash/Credit, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free
$2 Fakin’ Bacon Ranch Bites (Sample Size Only) Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free$10 Burgers$10 Crispy Chicken$5-8 Loaded Fries$3, $2 Water, Pop7. Manna Truck
Credit
$6 Truffle Mac Vegetarian$8 Buffalo Cauliflower Mac$10 Bacon Mac Burger$4 Tater Tots w/ Melted Cheese & Scallions$1 Water, Pop8. Hatfield's Goode Grub
Cash/Credit
$2 Creamy Tomato Basil Mac (Sample Size Only) Vegetarian$8-10 BBQ Parfait$8 Pulled Pork Sandwich$8 Chicken Sandwich9. Cheesy Dave's
Cash/Credit
$12 The Buffalo (5-Cheese Mac w/ Buffalo Chicken, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Celery)$8 The Wisconsin (5-Cheese Mac)$12 The Philadelphia (5-Cheese Philly Cheese Steak Mac)$12 The Capri (Caprese mac with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, and balsamic glaze)$1 Water, Pop10. Graeter's (Not Competing)
Cash/Credit, Vegetarian
$5 Chip Wheelie Ice Cream Sandwich
$5 Pre-Packaged Big Scoops - Various Flavors
Judges
Meet Our Celebrity Judges
Judge #1
Andrew Zelman
Cleveland Scene Magazine
Andrew Zelman is the Publisher of Cleveland Scene Magazine, now in it's 49th year covering arts, dining, music, culture and news in the Cleveland area. Zelman and his wife Shannon have a three-year-old son and an one-year-old son, both of whom love Mac and Cheese.
Judge #2
Monica Robins
WKYC-TV Sr. Health CorrespondentMonica Robins is an Emmy award winning reporter well known as one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable sources for health news. As Senior Health Correspondent, Monica has the ability to take even the most complicated medical procedure and make it understandable and relatable to viewers. Her stories are often broadcast nationally at other NBC and Tegna/Gannett stations.Whenever she can find spare time, Monica and her Great Pyrenees, Fergus, are certified by Therapy Dogs International and volunteer bringing emotional support to patients in local nursing homes.Judge #3
Douglas Katz
Chef/Proprietor
Cleveland Museum of Art, chutney b., Zhug, Chimi, & Amba
For the past 20 plus years Chef Douglas Katz was the chef/owner and executive chef of fire food and drink at Shaker Square. He is the Chef/Partner of Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art. In addition, Chef Katz is the chef/proprietor of several other concepts including chutney b. at Van Aken, Zhug at Cedar Fairmount, Chimi and Amba on Lee Road.
For more than three decades, Chef Katz has been celebrated for his unwavering support of local farmers and food artisans. In 2014, the prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated him for best Chef of the Great Lakes Region.
People's Choice Judge
YOU!
Text to Vote! It's as easy as 1-2-3!- Text MAC to A five digit number to be provided closer to the event.
- Click the survey link to vote for your choice for Best Mac!
- Click Submit!
Voting opens when doors open and closes promptly at 6:00pm
