Downtown Wheaton Mac 'n Cheese Festival!

Saturday, May 16, 2026
1-5 p.m.

$25 | Unlimited Mac 'n Cheese
$20 for Friends of Downtown Wheaton!

Attention all cheeseheads... Kick off summer in Downtown Wheaton with everyone’s favorite comfort food: mac ‘n cheese! 

Enjoy unlimited tastings of different varieties of mac ‘n cheese from your favorite eateries, as well as shopping specials, live music, and more throughout Downtown. Friends of Downtown Wheaton get a $5 discount on tickets, so join today!

Which restaurant will win the coveted title of The Big Cheese? Cast your vote for your favorite mac recipe and help us crown the 2026 winner!

Check-in will be from 12pm to 4pm at the "W" Tent on Front Street (next to the Naperville Running Company | 102 W. Front Street), and at 5pm we'll gather at the Innovator Hale Street Tents to announce the winners of our two awards: The Big Cheese (voted on by YOU) and The Nifty Noodle (chosen by a panel of judges). Ticket holders will be given all event materials at check-in.

Featuring live music by

Performance Schedule | Wheaton Drama Turf:

Kevin Janus: 12:30 – 2 p.m.
The PriSSillas: 2 — 5 p.m.

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Check out the map to see the participating businesses*:

*Participating businesses subject to change without notice. Unlimited tastings available while supplies last. Voting ballot and specials menu will be accessible on the day of the event.

Policies:

Severe Weather Policy:
Unless otherwise indicated, outdoor events occur rain or shine. If lightning or other dangerous weather is imminent or present, the DWA reserves the right to cancel or delay any remaining event activities. Updates on the status of an interrupted or canceled event will be posted to Facebook and Instagram @downtownwheaton. Please note, event websites and social media pages may not be immediately updated to reflect any weather-related changes. In the event a ticketed event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket holders with options for their unused tickets.

Refund Policy:
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. If an event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket purchasers to advise of available options.

Photo/Video Policy:
The Downtown Wheaton Association takes photographs and videos of attendees for the purpose of promoting our events, promotions, membership, etc. By attending any DWA events and/or promotions the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of their image/likeness (or that of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.