Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival 2026
lokel group & Jersey Shore Happy Hours presents the 2nd Annual Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival!
Join us on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 1-5pm for an afternoon of cheesy goodness you won’t want to miss!!
*November 7th is the weather postponement date from the originally scheduled September 26th event.
The Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival is a citywide food crawl—think bar crawl, but for Mac & Cheese instead!
So, round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to take a tour around Red Bank to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations from some of the best spots in town - or dare we say New Jersey?
GA TICKET INCLUDES:
* A sample of 12 participating restaurants featured Mac
* A complimentary sweet treat from Coney Waffle
* An exclusive Wing Fest experience at each participating location
* 25% off select Good Times products at Canopy Crossroad (21+ with valid photo ID)
* Vote for your favorite and help crown the 2026 Mac Fest winner!
VIP TICKET INCLUDES:
Everything that's included in GA, plus:
* A Mac & Cheese Festival T-Shirt included w/ purchase (value of $25)
* An exclusive sweet treat from Jersey Cookie Girl
* An exclusive signature cocktail tasting at The Lobby Bar inside Anderson Market
* Skip the line access
* A sample of Good Times Gummies from Canopy Crossroad (must be 21+ to redeem w/ valid photo ID)
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
List will be updated, so be sure to check back!
* 26 West on the Navesink - Sinister Mac
* B2 Bistro + Bar - 'nduja Mac & Cheese
* Char Steakhouse - Short Rib Mac & Cheese
* JBJ Soul Kitchen - Soul Seasoned Mac & Cheese
* Local Smoke BBQ - Ooie Gooie Mac & Cheese
* Pazzo MMX - Signature cheese sauce w/ breaded chicken, broccoli, and toasted bread crumbs
* Sally Boy's - ATX White Queso & Elbows
* Seoul BBQ - Kimchi Bacon Mac & Cheese
* Street Kitchen & Pub - Buffalo Mac & Cheese with Ranch Drizzle
* The Melting Pot - Mac & Cheese fondue
* Toast - Broccoli, Bacon Cheddar Mac & Cheese
* Urban Coalhouse - Cavatappi Pasta w/ White Cheddar Cheese topped with bacon and panko
* Coney Waffle [Sweet Treat] - exclusive event flavor: The Big Cheese (cheddar ice cream + salted caramel + buttery Ritz crunch)
* Jersey Cookie Girl [Sweet Treat - VIP ONLY]
* Anderson Market- The Lobby Bar [VIP ONLY]
*Mac & Cheese vendors & varieties are subject to change
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
Urban Coalhouse - 2 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701
* It is important to check in at the assigned location in order to receive your passport.
* The passport is what allows you to participate. No passport = no participation.
EVENT LOGISTICS:
* Check-in at the location noted during time of ticket purchase to receive your Mac Passport- which you will need to participate!
* Check in will end promptly at 3:00 pm.
* Once checked in, head to the participating restaurants in any order of your choosing and at your own pace.
* Your Passport will be marked off at each stop — one Passport equals one sample per guest.
* To keep lines moving, please avoid gathering in large groups outside restaurants. If a line is long, visit another location and come back later.
* This event will be held rain or shine.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
* Due to the limited seating at the restaurants, please only sit at a restaurant if you plan to purchase additional food or beverages.
* Dispose of trash inside participating locations or in public trash cans along the sidewalks.
* Please be kind & patient — wait times may occur for multiple different reasons.
WHERE YOU BUY MATTERS: Tickets are emailed as a PDF with your order confirmation number. Mobile tickets are accepted at check-in.
For a valid ticket, purchase directly through this website. We will not accept tickets purchased through third-party or unauthorized sellers and are not responsible for refunds on those purchases.
A HUGE thank you to all of our partners, participants, volunteers, and local restaurants!
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact us at [email protected]