5 Reasons Why You Need To Be Downtown In Bismarck Saturday

The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese festival has been on the minds and stomachs of Bismarck/Mandan people everywhere

There are probably a million reasons why you and your whole family need to be in downtown Bismarck this Saturday - let's not even talk about the projected weather in the high 80s

Let's go over just 5 reasons why you need to plan on this TODAY

Obviously, if you LOVE Mac & Cheese, THEN that's a pretty good reason right there for you to show up, just bring your appetite. The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Fest presented by Dakota Community Bank & Trust on Saturday, 4-8 PM at the newly renovated Downtown Bismarck Depot parking lot

New Vendors and the competition will be fierce to see who has the best Mac & Cheese.

• 5 announced vendors: Laughing Sun Brewery, Blarney Stone, Hensley’s Tasty Truck, The Paddle Trap, Udderly Amazing Treats & Eats -

  • Laughing Sun Brewery was the inaugural Mac & Cheese Fest Champion in 2023, featuring big flavors, smoky surprises and beer-inspired mac creations

  • Blarney Stone: bold flavors, rich sauces and pub-style goodness

Fun entertainment scheduled

MoonCats — North Dakota’s acclaimed acoustic trio — will headline this year’s festivities with their signature blend of sing-along originals, American roots instrumentation, and high-energy performance.

The fun part is watching all those who are trying to WIN

There will be eight of Bismarck-Mandan’s top chefs, restaurants, and food trucks, all competing for a cash prize, a championship trophy, and ultimate bragging rights. Attendees will have the power to vote for their favorite mac & cheese vendor, helping crown the 2025 People’s Choice Winner. 2023 champion,

**** How to buy tickets****

You can buy in Advance! With over 1,200 attendees in the past two years and this year’s Bismarck Depot venue limited to just 1,500 tickets, a sellout is expected. Walk-up tickets ($15) are not guaranteed and will only be available if tickets remain. Mac & cheese tokens can be purchased on-site. To guarantee entry and get the best value, purchasing in advance is highly recommended. Learn more at funatixevents.com/depot.