Bart's Mart: Barti Gras Mac & Cheese Cook Off Extravaganza Feb. 21

Photo of Bart's Mart exterior, Charlotte, NC — Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds. You can find them mentioned on Bart’s Mart’s Facebook and Instagram.

Barti Gras Mac & Cheese Cook Off Extravaganza
Saturday, February 21, 2026
1 p.m.
$5 to taste and judge

There are 10 chef spots available. Contact Bart’s Mart to get one of them. Set up at 12:30 p.m. Tastings at 1 p.m. $5 to judge. Includes tasting cups and 2 voting chips. Chefs need to prepare enough for 45-50 samples (roughly 2 pans of mac & cheese.)

Also, there will be $2 PBR and free beads and King Cake cupcakes.

Winner receives bragging rights, a custom physical trophy and a $50 Barts gift card.

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Bart’s Mart

3042 Eastway Crossing
Charlotte, NC

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