Is your stomach starting to grumble? It's almost that time of year. Mac & Cheese Fest will be back at the block outside Zorn Brew Works and Barrelhouse The Venue on Sunday, September 29 from 1-4pm. (VIP tickets enter at noon)
This year there are some new mac vendors and it's proving to be one of the best fests yet. The 2024 line-up includes:
AK Smith Student Team Batisstas Artisan Pizza
Brewery Lodge and Supper Club
Burn 'Em Brewery
Fish Camp
Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana Culinary Team
Panini Panini
Patrick's Grille
Trip's Treehouse
Waterford Inn
Zorn Brew Works
In addition, there will be local vendors selling their wares, Zombie Buzz Coffee, face painting, 3 cash bars and music by Johnny V in the VIP area and The Tasty Treats and WYSIWYG on the main stage.
As in the past, attendees will get a Mac & Cheese punch card which will allow them to taste all of the mac & cheese for the cost of the $30 ticket ($55 for VIP). VIP ticket holders will get a reusable bowl, enter the event an hour early and utilize the indoor seating area at Barrelhouse The Venue. Just want four samples? Grab the $20 ticket and save a little money. This option is great for kids and vegetarians.
Dig the Dunes prides themselves on donating to non-profit organizations and Mac & Cheese Fest allows them to do so. Winners receive prize money AND get to choose a non-profit of their choice. Dig the Dunes will donate on behalf of them.
This year Mac & Cheese t-shirts can be pre-ordered, but orders must be placed by Wednesday, September 4. There will also be free buttons for the first 50 people to stop at the Dig the Dunes tent.
So come on out, grab some mac and say CHEESE....because you will find loads of happiness and cheesy goodness on Sunday, September 29. Buy tickets now.
Looking to take a road trip? Consider hopping on a bus with Dig the Dunes. They will be heading to South Haven, Michigan on Saturday, September 14. More info here.