WELCOME TO CAMP MAC & CHEESE

10th Annual Austin Mac & Cheese Festival

Pack your appetite and head to camp. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Austin Mac & Cheese Festival returns to Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave, Texas for its 10th anniversary — bigger, cheesier, and more nostalgic than ever.

This year's theme, Camp Mac & Cheese, brings the fall getaway spirit of a classic summer camp to Austin's most indulgent food festival. Think campfire vibes, retro camp aesthetics, and outdoor adventure — paired with unlimited samples from 20+ of Austin's best restaurants, food trucks, and chefs, all competing for two Championship Belts.

VENDOR LINE-UP WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Austin Mac and Cheese Festival Announces 2026 Lineup for Camp Mac and Cheese

Twenty kitchens are heading to camp, each competing for the People's Choice and Judges' Choice Championship Belts. Festival guests will decide the People's Choice winner, while a panel of judges will crown the Judges' Choice champion.

• The Big Mack & Cheezy
• The Cavalier
• East End Ballroom
• Fourth's Burgers
• Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
• Hattie B's
• Hyatt Lost Pines Resort
• Industry Austin
• JABS Burgers
• Jet's Pizza
• Knotty Deck
• La Pera Catering
• Phoebe's Diner
• Redfin Mobile Kitchen
• Smoky Trio
• Sunfield Hand Pies
• TLC Austin
• Tumble 22
• Twin Isle
• Teal House Bakery

Inside the VIP Lounge

VIP guests get first crack at camp beginning at 11 a.m., one hour before general admission, along with exclusive bites from three VIP Lounge partners:

• Jack Allen's Kitchen
• Picnic Bites and Co.
• Salt Traders

Beverage Options

The Beverage Village will keep camp hydrated with a mix of spirits, craft beer, sparkling water, lemonade, soft drinks and energy drinks from:

• Briggs Distillery
• Brightside
• Dulce Vida Tequila
• Favorite Brands
• Hyatt Lost Pines Resort
• Independence Brewing
• Minute Maid
• Red Bull
• Topo Chico

Sponsors and Partners

This year's camp theme also brings together a group of outdoor, travel, cookware and home brands that feel right at home at Star Hill Ranch:

• Buda Place RV Resort Park
• Made In
• Outdoorsy
• Renewal by Andersen
• Resort Vacations Inc.
• YETI

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Unlimited mac & cheese and grilled cheese tastings from 20+ local restaurants
• People's Choice and Judges' Choice Championship competitions
• Craft beer, cocktails, and specialty non-alcoholic beverages
• Live music and camp-themed activities, photo ops, and games
• A true Austin community celebration — now in its 10th year

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026

📍 Star Hill Ranch, Bee Cave, TX

🕚 VIP Entry: 11:00 AM

🕛 General Admission: 12:00 PM

🕒 Event Concludes: 3:00 PM

👶 Kids 4 and under: Free

Space is limited — this festival sells out every year. Grab your tickets now and come make some memories at Camp Mac & Cheese.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL