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Last updated on Wednesday, January 31, 2018
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Return of The Mac, an Indianapolis-based food festival dedicated to mac n’ cheese, will kick-off its 2018 Midwest tour this Sunday. Return of The Mac: Indianapolis will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 4 indoors at Circle City Industrial Complex at 1125 E. Brookside Ave.
Tickets for Session 1 are sold out, while tickets are still available for Session 2 but are going fast. Ticket prices are just $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP early entry, which includes unlimited sampling and participation in the Yelp! Crowd Favorite Vote. Tickets can be purchased now at www.returnofthemacfest.com and www.ticketfly.com. Admission is free for children six-years-old and younger when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Return of The Mac is one of the fastest growing food festivals in the Midwest, providing attendees with culinary samplings of America's favorite comfort food. Attendees will sample cheesy creations from more than 20 of Indianapolis' favorite restaurants, while chefs put their own spin on the classic dish.
Participating chefs and restaurants include: Mac Genie, NADA, Joella's Hot Chicken, Shoefly, Big Lug Canteen, Hollyhock Hill, Coterie, ClusterTruck, Red Frazier Bison Ranch, LouVino, Big Papa's, Silkelicious, Roosters Kitchen, Tulip Tree Creamery, Hops & Fire Craft Tap House, Union Jack Pub, Claddagh Irish Pub, The Grub House, Grindstone Public House, Chick-A-Boom, Table by Market District, Livery and more!
Taking place on Super Bowl Sunday, this highly sought-after food festival will be the top spot for all pre-game festivities. Directly after the event, HI-FI will host The Big Game Viewing Party from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The afterparty is free with an RSVP at Do317.com.
World Food Championship Qualifier: Return of The Mac: Indianapolis is an official qualifying event for World Food Championships, the largest competition in food sport featuring the nation's best chefs competing in a multi-round culinary showdown. The winning chef from Return of The Mac: Noblesville in 2017, Craig Baker, represented Indianapolis at WFC in November and took home the grand prize in the "Best Chef Category."
Judging: Official event judging will be conducted by profile local chefs and foodies who choose the winner of the "Golden Noodle." Official Return of The Mac: Indianapolis judges include Neal Brown of Neal Brown Hospitality Group, Ukiyo, Libertine, Pizzology, and Stella; 2017 Return of The Mac: Noblesville and WFC Champion Craig Baker of The Local and Taco Spot; And Eat Here Indy's Austin Burris and Brad Houser. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in the Yelp! "Crowd Favorite" competition, with Eat Here Indy's Sarah Murrell as the official host and emcee.
Brought to you by: Return of the Mac: Indianapolis is brought to you by ClusterTruck, Sun King Brewing Co. and Centerpoint Brewing. Co. A portion of Return of The Mac: Indianapolis proceeds will benefit FACE Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic.
For event updates, follow Return of The Mac on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.returnofthemacfest.com.
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