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Frankfort's 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival

Saturday, March 28, 2026

KSU Research & Demo Farm

Get ready for the cheesiest day of the year! Sample mouthwatering Mac & Cheese creations from local chefs, restaurants, and caterers——plus enjoy games, music, locally crafted beverages, and Easter egg hunts for both kids and adults!

Choose from two flavorful experiences: a Family Session from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. full of fun for all ages, or the Adults-Only Session from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., featuring craft beer, wine, and bourbon tastings.

Don’t miss this delicious celebration!

🏆 2026 Winners:

Kid’s Choice
Berrylicious Bites

People’s Choice
Our Best Restaurant

Most Creative
Sweet
Treats Ky

Golden Noodle
Hot Rod’s Weiner Wagon LLC

🏆 2025 Winners:

Kid’s Choice
Community Que BBQ

People’s Choice
Community Que BBQ

Cheesiest
Bluegrass Sabor

Most Unique
Crazy Crab

🏆 2024 Winners:

People’s Choice
The Evergreen

Best Overall
POURter’s

Cheesiest
Murray’s Cheese

Most Like Mom’s
Bluegrass Sabor

2026 Competitors

Murray’s Cheese Team @ Kroger
Berrylicious Bites
Capital Plaza Hotel
Hot Rod’s Weiner Wagon LLC
Our Best Restaurant
Bluegrass Sabor
Community Que
Crazy Crab
Bojangles
Claudia Sanders Dinner House
Sweet Treats KY

2026 Sips + Kicks

Castle & Key Distillery
Purple Toad Winery
Limestone Branch Distillery — Yellowstone Bourbon
G & J Pepsi
Ale-8-One
Versailles Brewing Co.
Frankfort On Tap Water Monster
The Sippy Cup Social Dirty Sodas
LoCo Wines