Ninth-year comfort-food fundraiser at The Yard at Easton, with local mac samples, live music, and proceeds for the Adolescent and Young Adult cancer program at The James.
The Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival returns to The Yard at Easton Town Center on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. for its ninth year. Local restaurants and chefs serve tasting portions while live music keeps the open-air square moving, and the whole night is built around a clear cause rather than a generic food crawl.
Proceeds support the Adolescent and Young Adult cancer program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Recent festivals have raised more than $100,000 in a single year and more than $591,000 across the first eight editions, so your ticket and extra samples go somewhere concrete.
Easton is easy to reach from I-270 with paid parking decks and plenty of dinner options if you want a fuller night after the tasting window. Arrive closer to 4:00 if you want shorter lines, bring cash backup for some vendors, and confirm the latest ticket details on Easton's event page before you go.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival?
Friday, September 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at The Yard at Easton Town Center.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds benefit the Adolescent and Young Adult cancer program at The James / OSUCCC.
Do I need a ticket?
Yes. Check Easton Town Center's event listing for current ticket options and any VIP or tasting-pass details closer to the date.
It is on our calendar for the Easton area.
