Jan 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Mac & Cheese Festival 2026 – Ticket on sale BLACK FRIDAY!

Hosted By Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association

Join us for the 🧀 Annual Mac & Cheese Festival 🧀 on January 17, 2026! TICKETS ON SALE BLACK FRIDAY! The Mac & Cheese Festival celebrates your favorite childhood dish by featuring variations carefully prepared by local chefs who will be competing for the Golden Noodle Award!

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Date and Time

Jan 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Location

210 E Sherman Ave, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814

More About This Event

Attendees will enjoy a comfort-food-filled day tasting different cheesy dishes with perfect craft beer pairings and get to vote for their favorite dish to help award the People’s Choice Trophy!

HOW IT WORKS:

1.) Choose your package! Select your starting package, from there you can opt to purchase additional mac tastings or extra beer tastings. All gourmet mac tasters are more than a 1/4 cup serving.

2.) Select your check-in time!

You will select a time frame to check in at the Plaza Shops (210 E. Sherman Ave.) to receive your tasting passport, tickets, and glassware (if applicable).

Lunch Session: Check-in time frame 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Serving starts at Noon.

Dinner Session: Check-in time frame 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. This is just your check-in time frame. Serving ends at 6 p.m.

3.) Lets Eat!

Travel from site-to-site indulging in gourmet mac. Some past fan favorites include Mac & Cheese Tacos, Mac & Cheese waffle cones, and even Cheesy Gelato! Just exchange a ticket for a sample and you will be in Mac & Cheese heaven!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite to help award the Golden Noodle!

Tickets will be available on November 28 at CDADOWNTOWN.com.

Secure your tickets to the Mac & Cheese Festival NOW by purchasing a Big 5 Event Pass, visit cdadowntown.com/big-5-event-pass/ for more information.

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