Join us for the Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival on Friday, September 26 at Easton Town Center!
The Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival, hosted by the NextGen James Ambassadors Society and Easton Community Foundation, is returning for its eighth year. This event benefits the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
Save the date for this un-brie-lievably fun family-friendly event featuring a selection of mac and cheese samples from some of your favorite central Ohio restaurants, live entertainment, kid zone activities, giveaways and more! You’re sure to have a gouda time while raising money for an important cause.
Please plan to join us:
- Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
- Time: 4 - 7:30 p.m.
- Location: The Yard at Easton Town Center
The Yard is Easton's newest district, located north of Macy's and east of Nordstrom, close to the Worth Ave. Parking Garage.
Through your generosity and support, 2024’s festival raised more than $75,000, bringing the grand total to over $486,000. Previous event proceeds have enabled the OSUCCC – James to host a national oncofertility conference, fund several young survivor social opportunities, purchase gaming consoles for the family room at The James, create multiple research studies and more.
For more information on tickets, sponsorship, volunteering or any other questions, contact the OSUCCC – James development office at Fundraising.Events@osumc.edu.