Posted in Arizona September 17, 2017 by Monica Spencer

You Are Going To Love Arizona’s First Mac And Cheese Festival

Arizona’s traditional food culture is best known for some mighty tasty Sonoran Mexican food but the foodie scene has been slowly evolving over the years to include a wide variety of other cuisines. While our state may not be the birthplace of macaroni and cheese, we do have some restaurants that feature delicious renditions of the comfort food. If you love digging into a bowl of this creamy, savory dish, then you will love attending one incredibly unique food festival next month.

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Mac and Cheese Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival that will host the Valley's very best of this comfort food dish. Be sure you arrive with an empty belly!

Hosted at the Scottsdale Waterfront on October 7, you'll get to watch cooking demonstrations, check out cooking competitions with seasoned chefs and amateur cooks, and enjoy some incredible interpretations of the dish.

You're sure to find some traditional versions that take few risks with a basic yet mouthwatering bowl of mac and cheese.

And some unique flavor combinations that make eating mac and cheese a whole new experience, like this pimento mac from Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery in Scottsdale.

You may even find some wacky combinations that will intrigue your taste buds.

Mac and Cheese Fest will take place on Saturday, October 7 at the Scottsdale Waterfront, located at 7134 East Stetson Drive in Scottsdale. You can find details about the event and purchase tickets on their website or Facebook page.

If you want to check out some other fantastic festivals coming up this fall, read some of our favorites in 11 Harvest Festivals In Arizona That Will Make Your Autumn Awesome.