6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest

Don't miss the cheesiest event of the year!

DATE AND TIME

Sat, January 17, 2026

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM CST

LOCATION

University Plaza Convention Center

333 S. John Q Hammons Parkway

Springfield, Missouri 65806

United States

Register

DETAILS

OACAC's MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, is back for a sixth year with cheesy, creamy delicious mac & cheese samples from local and regional favorites! In addition to sampling, rub "elbows" and get your photo with our Mac & Cheese King and Queen. • Do you adore mac & cheese THE MOST? Check out the VIP Exclusive Mac & Cheese Experience or the VIP table - offered for a limited time only. • Planning to attend with friends or family? The Mac 4-Pack is a great option! • Flying solo or meeting people at the event? We got you. The individual ticket is perfect for the occasion. Get your tickets early for the cheesiest event of the year. Children 4 and under are free. Tickets at the door on the day of the event will be $25/person, available until we're sold out. Proceeds benefit Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC), helping alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Southwest Missouri. OACAC serves people of all ages in rural and urban areas with proven programs and innovative projects, empowering people and enriching communities. Find out more by visiting www.oac.ac.

TICKETS Selected during registration

Individual Ticket

$20.00 (1 Attendee)

Enjoy unlimited mac & cheese samples from local chefs and restaurants, plus live entertainment and cheesy fun for all ages! This ticket admits one guest.

Mac 4-Pack

$75.00 (4 Attendees)

Enjoy unlimited mac & cheese samples from local chefs and restaurants, plus live entertainment and cheesy fun for all ages! This ticket admits four guests.

Exclusive VIP Experience - Single Ticket

$60.00 (1 Attendee)

Get the ultimate festival experience! VIP admission includes early entry at 11am, guaranteed seating, a 2026 festival t-shirt, and a sampling tray — plus unlimited mac & cheese tastings, a sweet treat, and live entertainment. One ticket admits one guest.

Exclusive VIP Experience - Full Table

$420.00 (8 Attendees)

VIP admission includes early entry at 11am, a reserved table, and for each guest - a 2026 festival t-shirt, a sampling tray, unlimited mac & cheese tastings, a sweet treat, and live entertainment. One ticket admits eight guests at one table.

Limited Number of Tickets