Mac and Cheese Cookoff | Gulf Coast Mac Down | Family and Pet Friendly Event

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November 1, 2025

from 11 am until 3 pm

at Mardi Gras Park

This mac and cheese cookoff highlights connoisseurs ages 10 on up. Get your tickets or bring your favorite team members and best mac and cheese recipe. Teams cook for the chance to win S'MAC TALK bragging rights and prizes, and ticket holders sample loads of mac and cheese and vote for people’s choice winner.

The event is family friendly with music, food vendors, games for the young and the young at heart, and LOADS of mac and cheese.

Presented by Spire Energy, Gulf Coast Mac Down celebrates the roaring food scene of the South and timeless tradition of this beloved staple. The proceeds of Mac Down benefit The Cookery Project, a local 501c3 nonprofit.

Did Someone Say Mac & Cheese?

We have opportunities for planning committees as well as volunteering for set up, day of operations, and break down for the event. You can select an area of interest below and snag free entry to the event for your volunteer efforts.

$14 for tickets ages 6 and up

Free for ages 5 and under

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Beer, wine, and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

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