# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Kalamazoo, get ready to get cheesy! ?✨

Michigan’s biggest, cheesiest festival is returning to Honor Credit Union Stadium as a headlining part of Kalapalooza 2026. This isn't just a snack; it's a full-blown celebration of comfort food, craft drinks, and world-record-breaking fun!

Sample dozens of unique mac & cheese creations from the best chefs and food trucks in the region. From buffalo chicken mac to decadent cheese infusions, your taste buds are in for a wild ride.

What to Expect:

? The Mac Track: Dozens of local vendors competing for the title of "Best Mac in Michigan."

? Craft & Seltzer: Soooo many craft beers, ciders, and seltzers to pair with your samples.

? Milk Chugging & Eating Contests: Watch the pros (and the brave) compete for glory.

? Family Fun: Inflatables, yard games, and SO much more! 

Join the Priority List now > https://www.kalapaloozafest.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/2026-kalapalooza-mac-and-cheese-fest/200030108561525
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 186

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49048
- **lat**: 42.29163
- **long**: -85.56628
- **full address**: 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49048

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4aa3c4233d70056be3d5f32bc8582cb2cf4b3030b8b5e21006b9bcf65f0b0fc9-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8b818-gmir?v=1787438104

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49048.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest?
  - **A:** 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest is organized by Kalapalooza.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Kalapalooza | Mac & Cheese Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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