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​MAAC-n-Cheese Fest

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Hannaford MAAC-n-Cheese Fest: March 11, 2019

The fourth annual edition of this popular event will be held at the Albany Capital Center prior to the men’s championship game of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The event features mac-n-cheese samplings from local restaurants and craft beer tastings from the area’s best breweries, courtesy of Saratoga Eagle. The evening will also include the finals of the 3-on-3 MAAC Corporate Challenge. Other activities will include college pep band performances, a DJ, kids’ activities, a foul shooting contest, and more. ​
2019 People's Choice Winner: Wellington's
First Runner Up: Valente's
Second Runner Up: Druthers

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Mac-n-Cheese Tasting
Get energized for the tournament with mac-n-cheese from local restaurants! A craft beer garden will also be available during the event.

Vote for your favorite mac-n-cheese to win the 2019 edition of the People’s Choice Award – which will be given to the restaurant which serves the crowd’s favorite dish.

Restaurants: 
  • 677 Prime
  • City Beer Hall
  • City Squire
  • Druthers
  • Iron Gate Cafe
  • New World Bistro
  • Public House 42​
  • Valente’s Restaurant 
  • The Vintage House
  • Wellington’s
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Craft Beer Garden 
The Saratoga Eagle Craft Beer Garden will offer selections from
  • Founders Brewing Company 
    • ​All Day IPA
    • Solid Gold
  • Goose Island Brewing Company
    • Parka Porter
    • Next Coast IPA
  • Great Lakes Brewing Company
    • Conway's Irish Ale
    • Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
  • Kona Brewing Company
    • Longboard Lager
    • Big Wave Golden Ale
  • Northway Brewing Company
    • Sunrise Session IPA
    • Perfect Day Pilsner
  • Common Roots Brewing Company
    • Daylight Double IPA
    • Snow Night Imperial Stout
  • Cooperstown Brewing Company
    • Bambino
    • Bench Warmer Porter
  • Empire Brewing Company
    • Skinny Atlas Light
    • Slo Mo IPA
  • Paradox Brewery
    • Pilsner
    • Beaver Bite
  • Peak Organic Brewing Company
    • The Juice APA
    • Hop Noir

Guests will also be able to enjoy numerous varietals of wine during the event.
  • Napa By Napa
    • Bianca's White Blend
    • Michael's Red
  • Coppiere
    • Prosecco
    • Chianti
  • Martha Clara
    • NY Riesling
    • Cabernet Franc
  • Silver Peak
    • Chardonnay
    • Pinot Noir
3-on-3 MAAC Corporate Basketball Challenge
​WINNER: AYCO

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Entertainment
This year’s event will feature performances by MAAC school pep bands and music from Capital Disc Jockeys.
 
Family-friendly activities will include a fan shooting contest, basketball-themed inflatables and a balloon artist.

Location

Albany Capital Center
​55 Eagle Street, Albany NY

Contact Us

​Brooke Bardack
Ed Lewi Associates, Inc.
472 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
(P) 518.383.6183
(E) bbardack@edlewi.com
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