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2025 Island Men Mac & Cheese Festival
March 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$10.00 – $25.00
The Island Men’s Mac & Cheese Festival is back for 2025 and the Golden Noodle Trophy is up for grabs! Get there early as the event ends when the noodles are gone!
Saturday, March 22, from 1 pm to 3 pm, 811 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC (Good Hops Brewing).
The festival is a celebration of everyone’s favorite comfort food, Mac and Cheese. The festival features five variations of Mac & Cheese and samples of traditional, spicy, meat, seafood, and vegetarian are featured. Come out and explore the culinary genius of these Pleasure Island Chefs as they carefully prepare varieties of your favorite dish paired with delicious craft beers from Good Hops Brewing. Enjoy unlimited Mac and Cheese samples prepared 5 different ways and then vote for your favorite.
NO PETS ALLOWED! PLEASE NO STROLLERS!
Proceeds and contributions from this event support The Island Men and the many charities they serve. The Island Men is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Admission to the festival is a $10 donation and can be made by purchasing tickets here or at the event the day of the festival. Cash and credit cards accepted. Children under ten are free. Attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite Mac & Cheese. Who will take home the coveted Golden Noodle Award for 2025?
Tickets are nontransferable and only sold right here or at the door, do not purchase tickets from individuals trying to sell to you!
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This year The Island Men will be offering pre sales of tickets and we have a new ticket category for VIP! What does a VIP ticket get?
- Entry into Good Hops Taproom 1 hour early (Noon – 1). Bar will be open!
- Early entrance into the Mac and Cheese Festival (prior to 1)
- Indoor bathrooms
- FREE parking
This is a RAIN or SHINE event!