MAC at the MAX 2024

Mac at the MAX Contestant Guidelines
- Setup may begin as early as 2pm Thursday January 18
- Team spots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. All team locations will be 8 X 8. Your team’s items must be placed and able to fit within your designated spot.
- You must have a self contained method of keeping your Mac warm, Sterno cans are highly recommended.
- Electricity access is limited.Teams wanting electricity must request so in advance but are not guaranteed to have access, and you must bring your own extension cords
- Wash stations and restrooms will be on-site for use.
- Teams are not permitted to sell their Mac at any time during the event but will give samples to attendees in the cups provided by MAX.
The head cook’s meeting will be held via zoom at 7 PM on Thursday January 11th. For any questions or concerns; feel free to contact us at [email protected]
Cook-Off Competition Rules
1) COOKED OFF SITE - All mac and cheese will be cooked off-site. The completion of the dish (ie toppings, garnishes, finishing touches) can be done once in your booth.
2) SANITATION - Cooks are to wear gloves, wash hands, and avoid contamination.
3) ENTRIES PER BOOTH - The head cook of the team registered for the event must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult present at the event.
4) WARMING DEVICES- dishes may be kept warm using safe measures which may include sterno, electricity available on a very limited basis.
5) CATEGORIES - The following are the winning titles that will be granted at the conclusion of this cook-off:
a) Judges’ Choice: “THE CHEESY CHAMPION”
b) People’s Choice: “THE MAC MASTER”
c) Best Booth- “The Booth Boss”
6) TASTING JUDGES - Must be 18 years of age or older to judge. Head cooks are prohibited to participate as tasting judges.
7) ANNOUNCING WINNERS - Winners from both categories will be announced ONE HOUR before the close of the event.
** For additional information, please contact Jesse James at inf[email protected]
It’s Not easy being cheesy, and when you join us for Mac at the MAX you’ll see just how hard the Culinary Contenders have worked to create the most Yummy Mac and Cheese in all of Ocala!
With the People’s Choice award going to the MAC MASTER
And the Judges selecting the CHEESY CHAMPION
You can help decide the outcome! Try all the delectible offerings and vote on which is Gouda, then cast YOUR vote for the Winner!
After all, one might be a good cook, but to Win Mac at the MAX, they must be Truly GRATE!
To add some Extra Cheese to this Culinary Art event, we will have fun Music, complimentary Beverages, and a free Kid Zone complete with hands-on activities!
ALL proceeds will benefit the Magnolia Art Xchange Resident and Affiliate Artist Programs!
Taster tickets are $20! VIP for a bigger cup and line priority $40!
To enter the contest check out our sponsorships packages!
With the People’s Choice award going to the MAC MASTER
And the Judges selecting the CHEESY CHAMPION
You can help decide the outcome! Try all the delectible offerings and vote on which is Gouda, then cast YOUR vote for the Winner!
After all, one might be a good cook, but to Win Mac at the MAX, they must be Truly GRATE!
To add some Extra Cheese to this Culinary Art event, we will have fun Music, complimentary Beverages, and a free Kid Zone complete with hands-on activities!
ALL proceeds will benefit the Magnolia Art Xchange Resident and Affiliate Artist Programs!
Taster tickets are $20! VIP for a bigger cup and line priority $40!
To enter the contest check out our sponsorships packages!