Downtown Wheaton hosts its first Mac’n’Cheese Festival
The Downtown Wheaton Association kicks off summer in the most delicious way with a Mac 'n Cheese Festival!
Cheese lovers are invited to enjoy unlimited tastings of different varieties of mac ‘n cheese from your favorite eateries, as well as shopping specials, live music from The PriSSillas, and more throughout downtown.
Guests will be able to cast their vote for the tastiest bite and help crown the 2025 Big Cheese. The festival takes place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.
“We can't wait to welcome guests to downtown Wheaton for a day filled with cheesy goodness, great shopping, and live music!,” said Allison Orr, Downtown Wheaton Association executive director. “Mac Fest is all about celebrating our incredible local eateries and businesses, and we love seeing the community come together to enjoy creative and classic takes on mac ‘n cheese.
“With The PriSSillas rocking the stage and the chance to help crown the 2025 Big Cheese, it’s going to be an unforgettable afternoon!,” Orr said.
Tickets are $25 per person and are now available at VisitDowntownWheaton.com/events. Advance purchase is recommended as the event is expected to sell out.
Check-in begins at 1 p.m. on May 10 at The “W” Tent, next to 102 W. Front St. in Wheaton.
Participating businesses include: Baby Doll Bakery, Billy Bricks, DoodleBug Workshop, Hale Street Cantina, High Rollers Company, Ivy Restaurant, Moveable Feast + Co., Qcurrys Indian Kitchen, Sweetchilango, The Backyard, and Wildflower Mercantile. This event is generously sponsored by The Schwager Group.
Also this spring, bring the family to the “Touch-A-Truck” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. There will be trucks, construction vehicles, emergency vehicles, and more. This is a free family-friendly event. Get up close, climb, honk, and touch these cool vehicles from right behind the wheel.
For more information on upcoming events, visit VisitDowntownWheaton.com/events or follow the DWA on social media @DowntownWheaton.
The Downtown Wheaton Association is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization driving economic growth and opportunity in downtown Wheaton by connecting business and community.