Downtown Wheaton Mac 'n Cheese Festival!

Saturday, May 10, 2025
1pm - 5pm

$25 | Unlimited Mac 'n Cheese

Attention all cheeseheads... Kick off summer in Downtown Wheaton with everyone’s favorite comfort food: mac ‘n cheese! 

Enjoy unlimited tastings of different varieties of mac ‘n cheese from your favorite eateries, as well as shopping specials, live music, and more throughout Downtown.

Which restaurant will win the coveted title of The Big Cheese? Cast your vote for your favorite mac recipe and help us crown the 2025 winner!

Check-in will be from 12pm to 4pm at the "W" Tent on Front Street (next to the Naperville Running Company | 102 W. Front Street), and at 5pm we'll gather at the Innovator Hale Street Tents to announce the winners of our two awards: The Big Cheese (voted on by YOU) and The Nifty Noodle (chosen by a panel of judges). Ticket holders will be given all event materials at check-in.

Featuring live music by

Live Music Schedule:

Kevin Janus: 12:30p - 2p
The PriSSillas: 2p - 5p

Thank you to our generous sponsor

Participating businesses* include:

BABAM | 125 N. Main St.
Mi-So Yummy Mac ‘n Cheese: Mac ‘n cheese elevated… Made with a rich creamy cheese sauce infused with the unique savory flavor of miso.

Baby Doll Bakery | 207 S. Hale St.
Return of the (GF) Mac!: Go back to the basics with a four-cheese-blend, buttery, and creamy comfort dish that just happens to be safe for Celiacs!

Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza | 103 E. Front St.
Billy Bricks Mac N’ Cheese: Spiral macaroni with our house mac ‘n cheese blend, sprinkled with bread crumbs.

Burma O' Clock | 226 W. Front St.
Creamy Coconut Mac: It’s mac like you’ve never had it — creamy coconut sauce, savory chicken broth, and chickpea powder for a rich, cozy bite (incl. nuts).

Dough | 111 E. Front St.
Detroit Mac ‘n Cheese Bites: Delectable mac 'n cheese pizza bites featuring Dough's signature Detroit-style crust!

Hale Street Cantina | 109 N. Hale St.
Cantina Mac & Cheese: Enjoy pork belly and poblano mac ‘n cheese.

High Rollers Company | 120 N. Main St.
Retro-Mac: Rediscover the joy of comfort food with Retro-Mac!

Ivy Restaurant | 120 N. Hale St.
Short Rib Mac & Cheese: Braised short rib with au jus and cheese sauce.

Kimmer’s Ice Cream | 109 E. Front St.
Blueberry Mascarpone Ice Cream: Cheese meets ice cream... Enough said!

Moveable Feast + Co. | 112 N. Hale St.
Farmers Mac: Fresh mac topped with herby breadcrumbs.

Qcurrys Indian Kitchen | 390 W. Front St.
Masala Mac: Taste our signature Masala sauce in every bite! (Contains cashews).

Sweetchilango | 133 W. Front St.
Birria Mac & Cheese: Mac with adobo braised beef, morita-edge creamy cheddar sauce, topped with lime bread crumbs.

The Backyard | 111 E. Front St. *Entrance in the alley off of Main Street
Smoked Pork Mac n Cheese: Sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella mac mixed with pulled pork and tangy BBQ, topped with bacon and hot sauce.

Wildflower Mercantile | 134 W. Liberty Dr.
Roasted Garlic Mac ‘n Cheese & Pulled Pork Topper: From Porky's BBQ in Arlington Heights, this mac ‘n cheese is made with slow-roasted garlic, Wisconsin cheese, and topped with Porky's tender pulled pork and signature BBQ sauce.

*Participating businesses subject to change without notice. Unlimited tastings available while supplies last. Voting ballot and specials menu will be accessible on the day of the event.

Policies:

Severe Weather Policy:
Unless otherwise indicated, outdoor events occur rain or shine. If lightning or other dangerous weather is imminent or present, the DWA reserves the right to cancel or delay any remaining event activities. Updates on the status of an interrupted or canceled event will be posted to Facebook and Instagram @downtownwheaton. Please note, event websites and social media pages may not be immediately updated to reflect any weather-related changes. In the event a ticketed event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket holders with options for their unused tickets.

Refund Policy:
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. If an event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket purchasers to advise of available options.

Photo/Video Policy:
The Downtown Wheaton Association takes photographs and videos of attendees for the purpose of promoting our events, promotions, membership, etc. By attending any DWA events and/or promotions the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of their image/likeness (or that of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.