Get ready to taste your way through the Grand Strand’s cheesiest tradition: MACARONI MANIA!

Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 am – 4pm at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex.

Get ready for a cheesy, crave-worthy, family-friendly extravaganza like no other! Macaroni Mania is where bold flavors, friendly competition, local shopping, live entertainment, and animal advocacy all collide in one unforgettable day.

For Cook-Off Competitors: Think Your Mac Reigns Supreme?
Prepare your taste buds and your best recipe, it’s time to battle it out in our Macaroni Mania Cook-Off! Local restaurants and chefs will go head-to-head for bragging rights, trophies, and the grand prize of $500. If your mac and cheese turns heads and empties plates, we want you in this competition. To sign up to become a participant in the macaroni cook-off please click here.

For Vendors: Showcase Your Brand!
Macaroni Mania isn’t just about pasta, it’s a full-scale community festival! Our vendor market is the perfect place to sell your products, grow your audience, network with other local businesses, be part of a high-energy event with strong community support! To sign up as a vendor please click here. 

For sponsorship information, please click here.

*This is a rain or shine event.