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A full day dedicated to mac and cheese across Hoboken is happening again. On Saturday, April 11th, the 7th annual Mac + Cheese Festival is back, bringing all the cheesy goodness locals wait for year after year. Whether you’re a purist who loves a classic cheddar or someone who goes all in on creative twists, this is one event that always delivers. Read on for more about this year’s festival and what to expect.
Hoboken Mac + Cheese Festival
The 7th annual Hoboken Mac + Cheese Festival is set to take over the Mile Square on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 — and this year, it’s returning in food crawl format. Presented by Hoboken Happy Hours, the event invites locals to make their way through town, stopping at a lineup of Hoboken spots all serving up their own take on the ultimate comfort food.
Expect a full day of cheesy bites, creative twists, and plenty of variety — from classic macs to over-the-top combinations. Tickets are still available as of writing this piece, which you can find HERE.
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The participating locations for this year’s event, along with what they’ll be dishing out, are as follows:
Antique at 112
The Brass Rail
Green Rock Tap & Grill
GTK (VIP Exclusive)
Hoboken Biergarten
Madd Hatter
The Madison Bar + Grill
Napoli’s Brick Oven Pizza
Pizza Republic
River Street Garage
Texas Arizona
Urban CoalHouse (GA + VIP Exclusive Offer)
The Waiting Room
Wonder
Carlo’s Bakery (sweet treat stop)
Dipped N’ Smashed (sweet treat stop.  Â
This year, check-in locations will be at The Brass Rail and Urban CoalHouse. Participants will receive their designated check-in spot after purchasing tickets and must check in before 3PM. Each ticket includes a sample of mac + cheese from every participating location, making it the perfect way to taste your way through Hoboken.
More information about each mac + cheese dish, as well as ticket details, can be found on the Hoboken Mac + Cheese Festival website.
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