At the 7th Annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival, an estimated 3,000+ participants tasted various Mac + Cheese dishes from Birmingham’s favorite restaurants, food trucks, caterers, eateries, corporate teams, and home chefs.
Emceed by Janice Rogers, WBRC Fox 6’s Good Day Alabama co-anchor, the M+C Festival was a family- and pet-friendly event, featuring live music by Southern Choice, a kid’s zone, including balloon artists, face painting, and more. Local “Celebrity” and “Kid” judges decided the overall Mac + Cheese winner. The People’s Choice was also awarded.
For the first time in Mac + Cheese history, the “Cheesiest Pet” costume contest was held. Pet lovers across the greater Birmingham area submitted photos via social media to be voted for. The top ten pets competed for first, second, and third prizes on the day of the festival. Prizes were donated by various pet stores and veterinary offices in the Birmingham area. The top prize was a five-night boarding/day care at PAWMS pet resort in Avondale.
