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Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge
Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge is a walkable, taste-as-you-go food event on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. You’ll visit host locations, try one mac and cheese sample at each stop, and vote for your favorite creation. The event runs Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and participation is $20.
About the Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge
This is a “stroll the avenue” style tasting event. You follow Flagler Avenue from stop to stop, and you sample different mac and cheese creations along the way. After you taste, you cast your vote. Then, the winning hosts earn the “Best at the Beach” awards. It’s simple, it’s interactive, and it’s very Flagler.
Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge Event Details
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Where: Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Cost: $20
How it works: Use your tasting passport to visit each host location and try one sample of mac and cheese.
Passport Pickup at the Welcome Porch
Pick up your tasting passport at the Welcome Porch, 401 Flagler Avenue, at the corner of S. Cooper Street and Flagler Avenue. Plan to arrive with a little buffer. That way, you can park once, pick up your passport, and start tasting right away.
Day-of Passports and Cash-Only Notes
A limited number of passports may be sold the day of the event. Day-of passports are listed as cash only, and sales start at 12:30 PM. If you want the easiest day, plan ahead and avoid last-minute stress.
How to Get to Flagler Avenue
Set your navigation for Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach (32169). Once you reach the Flagler district, park once and stay on foot. That’s the best way to enjoy this event, because you can take your time between stops.
What to Bring and What to Expect
Wear comfortable shoes, because you will walk and stand between tastings. Also bring water, because rich samples add up fast. If you have food allergies, ask at each stop before you taste. Most importantly, pace yourself. You’ll enjoy more when you don’t rush the route.
Parking is available throughout the Flagler Avenue arts, entertainment, and shopping district. You’ll find pocket lots, side-street parking, and lots behind many businesses.
Insider Tips for the Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge
Start with a classic style early, so you have a “baseline” for your votes. Then, share bites with your group when you can, because it helps you compare more stops. Also take quick notes after each tasting, so you remember what stood out. Finally, save one stop for the last hour, because a strong finish helps you vote with confidence.
Voting and “Best at the Beach” Awards
Voting is part of the fun. Taste, decide, and cast your vote for the best mac and cheese creations on Flagler. When the votes are counted, winners take home the “Best at the Beach” awards. So, your opinion actually matters.
Stay Near the Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge with Casago NSB
This is a perfect “park it and walk it” kind of day. So, pairing it with a Casago NSB stay makes the whole experience easier. You can stay close to Flagler, enjoy the event at a relaxed pace, and skip the late drive home. You also get a comfortable place to reset, freshen up, and head back out if you want dessert, drinks, or a post-event stroll.
Casago NSB Stay Callout: Book a beachside condo or home near Flagler Avenue, and make your event day feel effortless. Walk to the tastings, then unwind like a local.
Plan Your Weekend Around the Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge
Turn one afternoon into a full weekend. Start with the challenge, then slow down the next morning. Grab coffee, browse Flagler at a quieter hour, and enjoy a beach walk before you head out. A Casago NSBB vacation rental stay gives you time to enjoy NSB beyond the event window.
FAQs
What does the tasting passport include?
It includes access to one mac and cheese sample at each participating host location, using your tasting passport during event hours.
Where do we pick up our passport?
Pick up your passport at the Welcome Porch at 401 Flagler Avenue, at the corner of S. Cooper Street and Flagler Avenue.
Is parking easy near the event?
Parking is listed as plentiful in the Flagler Avenue district, including pocket lots, side streets, and lots behind many businesses.
