We have grate expectations for this weekend, because Austin Mac + Cheese Festival will take over Star Hill Ranch this Sunday, Nov. 16.

It's going to be a mac-nificent day with 25+ restaurants serving their take on this year's theme: Tropical Party. Here's what's going to be so gouda.

Guests will sample bites — think jerk chicken mac + cheese, surf and turf mac, or spam and pineapple grilled cheese — and vote for their favorites for the People’s Choice Award. A panel, of judges will also crown a Judge's Champion.

Here are the participating restaurants:

The Original Black's BBQ | 2024 Judge's Champion
Twin Isle Caribbean
TLC
Guest House
Chic’K Hot Flame
Industry Austin
Waylon J’s Barbeque
The Pretty Farmer
MAC’s Mac & Cheese Shop
B-Lux Grill & Bar
Smoky Trio
Knotty Deck Kitchen & Bar
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Ruthie’s Food Truck
Austin Int’l Airport Beats & Eats
League Kitchen
Mama Laverne Foods "Love Bites"
Antonelli's Cheese | VIP lounge

But wait, there's more. Dessert will be provided by Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Teal House Bakery, and Shaved Ice Island. Tropical drinks will be provided by Dulce Vida Tequila, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Desert Door Texas Sotol, and Vista Brewing, plus Still Austin Whisky in the VIP lounge.

Cheddar late than never — there's still time to grab tickets.