02 Sep 2026 MO Mac & Cheese Fest

OACAC’s 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, returns on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 from 11:30am* – 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield.

The MO Mac & Cheese Fest event connects fan with an array of delicious mac & cheese dishes. From classic mac to creative, out of the box mac and cheese, we’ll have great selection for guests to try. This is an all ages event so bring the whole family out for a great time!

Do you love mac & cheese THE MOST? Check out our VIP Exclusive Mac & Cheese Experiences! Perfect for the biggest mac & cheese fan, this experience includes VIP only access at 11:00am, reserved seating, a festival t-shirt, and more!

Tickets to this delicious event are on sale now! Click here.

To register as a competitor with your delicious mac & cheese or a noncompetitor (additional vendors), click here.

To support poverty relief as a sponsor, click here.

Would you like to be on the planning team? Contact Lindsey at (417) 873-3375 or [email protected]. We’ll see you in January!