Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival 2026 - Citywide Food Crawl Sampling Mac & Cheese

✨ Event Description The Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival 2026 is a citywide food crawl happening on November 7th in Red Bank, NJ. From 1 PM to 5 PM, you can wander between multiple local restaurants sampling different takes on mac & cheese. The event is organized by the JBJ Soul Foundation and sponsored by Canopy Crossroad, with spots like 26 West on the Navesink, B2 Bistro + Bar, and The Melting Pot all participating.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🧀 Mac & cheese sampling: Taste a variety of mac & cheese dishes across 13 restaurants in Red Bank.
• 🎟️ Ticket perks: Options range from $20 to $70, with VIP tickets including a festival T-shirt and skip-the-line access.
• 🍹 Signature cocktails: Some venues offer special cocktail tastings as part of the festival.
• 🍪 Sweet treats: Don’t miss the Jersey Cookie Girl vendor’s goodies.
• 🎉 After party: Official after party features live music and drink specials.
• 🏙️ Location: The crawl covers multiple Red Bank restaurants around 2 Bridge Ave.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly: Kids can join in with available children’s tickets.
• ☔ Rain or shine: The event goes on regardless of weather.

ℹ️ Good to Know Check-in locations are assigned when you buy tickets, and you’ll need your passport (festival pass) to participate. VIP ticket holders must be 21+ to redeem certain perks like the after party benefits.