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 |