Copper Mac & Cheese Festival
This summer, the charming town of Copper will once again play host to restaurants across the county competing for a very coveted title – “Best Mac & Cheese in Summit County”. The title comes with bragging rights and $1,000 in cash prizes. Grab the family and head over to Copper Mountain this July 29th & 30th for the Copper Mac & Cheese Festival.
This is a can’t-miss, food-centric event that will allow you to indulge in crafty, cheesy dishes from chefs across the county battling for the best bowl of mac. This year’s Copper Mac & Cheese Festival will include sampling, eating contests live music and drink, both adult beverages and kiddo-friendly. The eating contests will be free throughout the event for adults and kids alike. Register early, though, as there are only 12 spots for each contest! Winners receive a free activities day pass and a medal. There will be various kid-friendly activities to entertain the little ones and some great live music from The Broadcast, Rose’s Pawn Shop, The Lonely Heartstring Band and Major & The Monbacks as you treat yourself to various macaroni samples.
Need a ride to the Mac & Cheese Festival in Copper? Peak 1 Express offers the most affordable transportation between Denver Airport and the Rocky Mountains! You can even book a private hourly shuttle to take you to and from the event. To book, head to the website or call 855-GO-PEAK1 (855-467-3251).
Copper Mac & Cheese Festival Schedule
| DAY | TIME | WHAT | WHERE |
| Friday | 3:30pm | Pedal for Pints | American Eagle Lift |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Brews & Tunes – Umberto Fonte | West Lake Stage | |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Kids Eat Free | ||
| 5:30pm – 10:30pm | Kids Night Out | ||
| Saturday | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Sampling | Center Village |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | DJ Landry | Burning Stones Plaza | |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm | The Broadcast | ||
| 3:00pm | Free Eating Contest | West Lake Stage | |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Rose’s Pawn Shop – Live Music | Burning Stones Plaza | |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Copper Campfire & Music – Randall McKinnon | Fire Globe | |
| 9:00pm | Fireworks | West Lake | |
| Sunday | 10:30am | Pedal for Pints | Gravitee Sports |
| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Sampling | Burning Stones Plaza | |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Music on the Mountain | Solitude Station | |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | DJ Landry | Burning Stones Plaza | |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm | The Lonely Heartstring Band | ||
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Major & the Monbacks | ||
| 4:45pm | Winners and Awards | Burning Stones Plaza |
Amber Boutwell is a published Denver photographer who loves capturing nature and food. She shoots with natural light but has a deep love for dark skies. When she’s not on mountaintops chasing the Milky Way, she’s managing the great brands behind AVA and The Outlaw Group as their Marketing Manager. She’s been known to quote Joe Pesci, over-kiss cats, enthusiastically eat cheese, and return pugs.
Her motto:
“Seek out places where the Wi-Fi is weak, the views are stunning, and don’t forget the snacks.”
