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6th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival returns to Destin Commons

Thought macaroni and cheese was just for kids? Think again!

Jared Williams

The 6th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival, presented by Cox & Publix Charities, is back on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at the Destin Commons.

This family-friendly event will feature gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food. Local restaurants will compete for the best mac in town.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, which works in our community to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence through its programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Tickets:

$50 for VIC (Very Important Cheese tickets) includes (1) beverage ticket and a t-shirt.
$30 for adults
$20 for kids (5-16 years old)

Be there to sample everything for yourself and cast your vote! Click here for tickets.

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