Mac And Cheese Fundraiser In Hoboken May Sell Out In Minutes

HOBOKEN, NJ — It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, Jan. 21 for Hoboken's second annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival, which was so popular last year that tickets sold out in seven minutes, organizers say.

(Cheesey fundraisers are popular in the mile-square city —just look at the popularity of Mutzfest next week!)

"We will be hosting this popular food festival at Our Lady of Grace Church on Saturday, March 21, and partnering with Party With Purpose (PWP)," said Kristine Kinne of Hoboken Happy Hours, "along with local establishments to serve up a variety of mac and cheese. PWP is a locally based charity that is a 100 percent volunteer based, a not-for-profit organization that is founded on the concept of producing great events in order to raise money for children’s charities. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase alcoholic beverages and custom Mac & Cheese Festival t-shirts!"

They expect 750 people to attend.

Attendees will get to sample mac and cheese from all the participating local restaurants, which included nine at press time —but more may be added. They can also purchase alcoholic beverages and enjoy swag and games.

Tickets are available for two shifts: 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Group tickets and bar packages are available. For more information or to get tickets, click here.

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