2101 N Ash St., Ponca City, OK 74601
Mac & Cheese Cookoff
Saturday, January 24
Noon – 1:30 PM
Pioneer Technology Center – Conference Center
Get ready for a deliciously fun afternoon at the Mac & Cheese Cookoff, benefiting the Child Development Center! Local teams will bring their best homemade mac & cheese creations to compete for bragging rights and top honors.
Calling All Cooks!
Team registrations are now open. Participants are encouraged to get creative, add gourmet cheeses, veggies, meats, seafood, or even vegan twists. Just remember: no boxed or store-bought mac & cheese allowed!
Competition Categories
- Judge’s Choice
- People’s Choice
How It Works
- Teams should prepare 12–18 quarts of mac & cheese (approximately two 6-qt crockpots or one 18-qt roaster).
- Dishes must be fully cooked and ready to serve upon arrival. Electricity will be available to keep dishes warm.
- Judges begin tasting at 11:45 AM, and doors open to the public at noon.
- Public tasting samples will be provided by the committee.
Set-Up Details
- Teams must be set up and ready between 11:00–11:30 AM.
- Each team is responsible for their serving area, utensils, and clean-up following the event.
Tasting Kits
Tasting Kit tickets for the public will go on sale in January.
Get Involved
Scan the QR code on the flyer or call 580-761-6340 to register your team or learn more.
Come hungry, vote for your favorites, and support a great cause—because nothing brings people together quite like mac & cheese!
