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

Do you love mac & cheese THE MOST? Check out our VIP Exclusive Mac & Cheese Experiences! Perfect for the biggest mac & cheese fans, 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 non-competitor (additional vendors), click here.

To support poverty relief as a sponsor, click here.

To volunteer for this fun event and get in free, click here.

Questions? Contact Lindsey at (417) 873-3375 or [email protected]. We’ll see you on January 17, 2026!