Buckcherry & Sponge Set to Headline Michigan Mac & Cheese Festival

The Michigan Mac & Cheese Festival has joined forces with Kalapalooza to make this year’s annual event even bigger and better, featuring performances from Buckcherry and Detroit’s own Sponge.

The fun takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Honor Credit Union Stadium in Kalamazoo.

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There are multiple ticket options available. Guests can purchase a ticket that includes both the concert and Mac & Cheese Festival, or choose a ticket for just the concert or festival.

Concert-Only Tickets

• $30 each. Gates open at 6:00 PM, music ends at 10:00 PM.
• Kids 12 and under get in free with an adult

General Admission Tickets

• $55 each (Alcohol)
• $45 each (No Alcohol)

What is included with General Admission Tickets?

• Admission to Mac & Cheese Festival
• Concert Admission
• 5 Food Sample Tokens
• 5 Drink Sample Tokens or 3 Non-Acoholic Drink Tokens
• Lanyard
• Cup

VIP Tickets

• $75 each (Alcohol)
• $65 each (No Alcohol)

What do VIP Tickets include?

• Early Access at 4:00 PM
• Admission to Mac & Cheese Festival
• Concert Admission
• 8 Food Sample Tokens
• 8 Drink Sample Tokens or 3 Non-Alcoholic Tokens
• Hat
• Lanyard
• Cup

Platinum Tickets

• $135 each

What do Platinum Tickets include?

• Early Access at 4:00 PM
• Premium Lounge Access
• Admission to Mac & Cheese Festival
• Concert Admission
• 12 Sample Tokens
• 12 Drink Sample Tokens
• Festival Shirt
• Festival Hat
• Lanyard
• Cup

Guests must be 21 and up with a valid ID to receive alcoholic drink samples. All of the above tickets can be purchased here.

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Where is Honor Credit Union Stadium located?

Honor Credit Union Stadium is at 251 Mills Street in Kalamazoo, 49048. Plan on a two-hour drive from the Flint area and just over 2-hours from the Lapeer area.

For additional information and updates, you can follow the Michigan Mac & Cheese Festival Facebook page.