Please reach out to Alexis, our event coordinator via email ApexEventsJxn@gmail.com

Please submit our Contestant Google Form or email ApexEventJxn@gmail.com 

Google Form: https://forms.gle/oSgqQKbs8SHEhPyp6

Participation Fee: $50

Requirements, Rules, & Regulations per Apex Sports & Entertainment and the Jackson County Health Department:

• On-Site Preparation: All food prep, cooking, and combining of ingredients must occur on-site after inspection and approval by the Jackson County Health Department.
  

• Outdoor Event Requirements: To ensure food safety, all participants must be under a canopy or tent. All tents must be properly secured with weights.

• Quantity Requirement: Plan to prepare a minimum of 10 gallons of mac and cheese. Required mac and cheese amount subject to change based on ticket sales/participants. You will be notified 10 days prior to the event. Example: 500 tickets = 5 gallons / 1,000 tickets = 10 gallons

• Packaging: All foods and ingredients must be brought in their original store packaging. Spices, seasonings, and sauces may be previously opened, provided they are in their original packaging and not expired.

• Temperature Control: Meat and dairy products must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit before cooking.

• Booth Conduct: Booths may not be used for political purposes or contain profane content.

• FOOD TRUCK NOTICE: Food truck owner may participate in this event, however, all cooking must be done in a tent/canopy set up just like other participants. Food trucks/trailers will not be allowed on site. 

Required Items to Bring:

• Canopy/Tent: A 10’x10′ to 12’x12′ canopy or tent is required as this event is held outdoors. To protect food, you must operate under a covered space. All tents must be securely weighed down. (*Food trucks aren’t permitted on-site, but food truck chefs are welcome to participate.)
• Cooking Equipment and Ingredients: A portable gas cooking device, all necessary ingredients for your mac and cheese, pots, pans, and cooking utensils.

Provided by Apex:

• One 8′ table
• Two folding chairs
• Approximately 10’x10′-12’x12′ space
• Tasting cups/silverware/napkins

Suggested Items to Bring:

• Trash bags
• Paper towels and cleaning supplies
• Water jug for rinsing utensils and cookware
• Additional tables and chairs if needed
• Coolers with ice for any perishable ingredients
• Weights for your tent (required)
• Generator if needed

Please submit our Vendor Google Form or email ApexEventJxn@gmail.com

Google Form: https://forms.gle/CHygxk4ufkWbcUPN8

Participation Fee: $50

Event Rules/Notices

• Event Approval: Vendors are not guaranteed a spot until application is approved by Apex and payment has been received

• Booth Conduct: Booths may not be used for political purposes or contain profane content. Please remember this is a family-friendly event.

• No sale of food or beverages is permitted.

• Tents/Canopies: Tents may not be larger than 12’x12’ and must be secured/weighed down.

• Electricity: Electricity is NOT guaranteed. You may bring a generator if needed.

• Tables/Chairs: Vendors are required to supply their own tables and chairs.

The tickets include one event lanyard, a tasting punch card (10 tastings for adults and 5 for children (13-2), and access to all amenities and attractions on site.

The gates open at 1:00pm on Saturday. You are welcome to come early to get your ID checked and to wait in line. 

• Sunscreen (preferrably non-aerosol)
• Disposable cameras or small cameras with no detachable zoom lens or flash
• Small purses or cross body bags.
• Foldable chairs and kids strollers/wagons.
• All bags and personal items will be subject to search.

SMALL/CLEAR BAG POLICY: smaller and clutch-style bags 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm). All other bags larger than 6” x 9” (15cm x 23cm) must be smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” (30cm x 15cm x 30cm). Medically necessary bags and diaper bags are also welcome.

For your comfort and safety (and the comfort and safety of others), we request you do not bring to the festival site:

• DRONES!
• Alcohol
• Any beverages or snacks
• Glass Bottles or Cans
• Zoom Lens Cameras
• Go Pros
• Coolers
• Large Bags/Purses or Backpacks
• Stools
• Illegal Substances
• Laser Pointers
• Shade structures of any kind (umbrellas are okay)
• Animals (with exception to service animals)
• Weapons of any kind
• Totems, large signs
• Fireworks
• Aerosol cans
• Anything deemed unsafe by the venue

Rules are subject to change without notice. Everyone entering the campground or Festival grounds will be subject to a search.

This is a Rain or Shine Event with no refunds, but in the case that there is a severe weather situation for Saturday, we will try to reschedule the event for a later date. 

No re-entry is permitted.

Please reach out to our festival team by filling out the contact form below so we can assist you.

Yes, for safety there are only a certain amount of festival passes that we can sell. Purchase your passes sooner than later!

All ages are welcome! Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.