PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2026

Event Contact: Mike Carson
Phone: 318.387.3922
E-mail: mikecarson@warriormediallc.com

First-Ever Mac & Cheese Festival Comes to Monroe

MONROE, La. – Warrior Media, comprising of Sunny 98.3, 103 Rocks, The Ranch 923, and Magic 106.1 is bringing the first-ever Mac & Cheese Festival to Monroe on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum.

The festival is for mac & cheese lovers and family-friendly event, bringing together local businesses, different homemade mac & cheese recipes, live music, bounce houses and other children’s activities.

With one ticket, festival attendees can try unlimited samples of mac & cheese.

Festival attendees will decide who made the Best Mac & Cheese in Northeast Louisiana.

A portion of the proceeds will support the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum and their programs for veterans.

“We’re excited to welcome visitors to the Macaroni and Cheese Festival at the museum—a unique event that brings families, food, and community together in one place. It’s a great way to highlight our region, support local businesses, and introduce new audiences to everything our museum and community have to offer,” said Chennault Aviation & Military Museum’s Executive Director Hollie Boudreaux.

This event is open to all ages. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

Purchase tickets here.


About Discover Monroe-West Monroe

Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings and sporting events, creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit https://www.monroe-westmonroe.org/