lokel group presents: Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival!

Join lokel group on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 1-5pm for a celebration you don’t want to miss! Our Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival will be held as a food crawl (think bar crawl, but for Mac & Cheese instead)!

So, round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to take a tour around Red Bank to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations from some of the best spots in town - or dare we say New Jersey?

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: A sample of Mac & Cheese from EVERY participating location (Stroll at your own pace as samples are available from 1-5pm at all locations)

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:

List will be updated, so be sure to check back!

• Anderson Market (TBD)
• B2 Bistro (Truffle Mac & Cheese topped with Oreganata)
• Char Steakhouse (BBQ Short Rib Mac & Cheese)
• Dublin House (WIld Forest (Mushroom & Irish Bacon Mac & Cheese) and House Lobster Mac & Cheese)
• JBJ Soul Kitchen (Soul Seasoned Mac and Cheese)
• Local Smoke BBQ (Traditional Housemade Mac and Cheese)
• Neapoli (Classic, Buffalo & Jack Cheddar)
• Patrizia's (Lobster Mac & Cheese)
• Pazzo (TBD)
• Red Rock Tap & Grill (Original Mac & Cheese)
• Robinson Ale House (Original Mac & Cheese)
• Sally Boys (Mac & Cheese (Fontina and Cheddar Speciality Sauce) on a Focaccia Slice)
• Urban CoalHouse (Macaroni & Cheese topped with Panko & Bacon)
• Via Sposito (Rigatoni Mezzi Baked with 3 Cheeses (Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Pecorino))
• & MORE TO COME

*Mac & Cheese vendors & varieties are subject to change

GA TICKET INCLUDES:

• A sample of each restaurant's featured Mac!
• A delicious free scoop of a custom, event only ice cream flavor from Coney Waffle!
• Canopy Crossroad Dispensary 30% off exclusive discount on select brands. Must be 21+

VIP TICKET INCLUDES:

• A sample of each restaurant's featured Mac!
• A delicious free scoop of a custom, event only ice cream flavor from Coney Waffle!
• Canopy Crossroad Dispensary 30% off exclusive discount on select brands. Must be 21+
• Canopy Crossroad Dispensary penny product samples
• An official Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival "Send Noods" T-Shirt (See it in all its glory here)
• Skip the line ability
• Special VIP tastings
• Free Cookie from Jersey Girl Cookie

& more VIP offerings to be added...

MAC & CHEESE CRAWL LOGISTICS:

• Please purchase tickets based on the check-in location noted. You will go there to receive your punchcard- which you will need to receive your Mac & Cheese samples!
• Check in will end promptly at 3:00 pm to allow an adequate amount of time to participate in the event
• Only guests with punchcards will be able to participate. One punchcard/sample per guest
• A volunteer will be located at each restaurant to mark your punchcard & answer any questions that you may have
• Please do not congregate in large groups outside each restaurant. If the line looks long, please proceed to another spot and then circle back!
• Enjoy your Mac & Cheese while walking around Red Bank!
• This event will be held rain or shine

EVENT RULES:

• Restaurants may have limited seating, please do not sit at a table at a participating location unless you are purchasing additional food and/or drinks
• Please throw away any trash inside the restaurant or in trash cans along the sidewalk
• Please be kind & patient. Lines or some wait time to receive your Mac & Cheese are possible

WHERE YOU BUY MATTERS: Tickets are sent via email as a PDF attachment and includes the order confirmation number (we will accept mobile tickets at the door). The only way to know your ticket is the real deal is to buy through us directly on our Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival page. We will NOT accept tickets that are purchased outside of us and will NOT be responsible for refunds.

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and local restaurants!

Exclusive Mac & Cheese Festival T-Shirts for sale!

Available as an "add-on" option during checkout.

Please pre-order the event shirt! You can pick up at the event - we can't guarantee any day of purchases.

*T-SHIRT PURCHASE DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRY* - you must purchase a separate ticket for admission

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact us at hello@lokelgroup.com