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Saturday March 29, 10am-2pm

Blackstone Valley Regional High School

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We can't wait to see you for a day full of fun and fantastic bargains!

Bring the whole family along for an exciting day out! We've got a fantastic array of activities lined up that everyone, young and old, will enjoy. For the kids, there's a variety of fun activities to keep them entertained. Meanwhile, adults can explore the offerings from 100 plus vendors, featuring a wide selection of products and services for your homes and businesses. Don't forget to join in on the fun by voting for your favorite Mac & Cheese!


Admission cost? It's free, just bring some canned goods for the local food pantries!

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Event Date & Time

Saturday, March 29, 2025

10:00am – 2:00pm

Blackstone Valley Regional High School

65 Pleasant St. Upton, MA

There is plenty of parking at the school.

For Exhibitors


This interactive event gives businesses exciting opportunities to promote their products and services to families and other businesses. Direct face to face contact, allowing you to personalize your message based on customer’s needs and qualified, hot leads to follow up with after the event.

For Sponsors


Sponsoring this event is a fantastic chance for your company to connect with the community! It’s a unique opportunity to demonstrate local engagement and support, and it's the perfect spot to meet new home and business owners, all potential new clients, while building your brand!

For Volunteers


Are you reliable, responsible and looking to volunteer at a fun event? Many volunteers are needed to make this community event successful. This is a perfect opportunity for students to get community service hours, a business to use as a team building opportunity or a perfect bonding day for a family.

Mac & Cheese Cookoff

The excitement is growing...who's Mac & Cheese will be the bee's knees?

2 coveted trophies will be presented : Judge's Choice Award & People's Choice Award. Be there to try them all and add your vote!

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THANKFULLY FULL

Participating in the Mac & Cheese Cook-Off

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Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese 

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Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

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Short Rib Mac & Cheese

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Tuscan Style Mac & Cheese

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Homestyle Mac & Cheese

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3 Cheese blend w/Bacon

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Cajun Shrimp Mac & Cheese 

What's on the Agenda for the Day?

  • Oh yeah, what's more fun than watching a bunch of great sports woofing down a pie with their hands behind their backs? It's messy, the crowds are cheering them on....and the winners receive a coveted medal! Don't worry, lots of wipes will be on hand to clean up the messy faces at the Pie Eating Contest! 
  • Hop on in for a free picture and gift with the Easter Bunny.
  • Ed the Wizard will be strolling around the event mezmerizing everyone with his magic tricks and balloon animals, and will have a show for the kiddos to enjoy.
  • Get ready for a whirlwind of color and fun with Face Painting – where every child's face becomes a fantastic masterpiece! 
  • Get ready for a bear-y special encounter filled with fun and learning about protecting our forests, get your picture taken with Smokey the Bear.
  • Check out the demonstrations by the BVT Robotics Club, and yes, the kiddos can play and run some cool robots themselves.
  • Get up close and personal with the adorable animals visiting from Southwick's Zoo.
  • You be the judge at the Annual Mac & Cheese Competition. Try all 7 flavors and pick your favorite!
  • Meet Miss Worcester County Josette Huang, Miss Blackstone Valley Hunter Schulz and Miss Worcester County's Teen Olivia Bellas
  • Kids can make a free keychain at Flooring America's Booth
  • Marshmallow painting at ADM Cleaning & Maintenance Booth
  • Red Light Therapy at Missing Link Wellness' Booth


More to come!!!

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Face Painting

You've never seen face painting like this! You'll be wowed by the creativity and talent of Simone Germain, the kiddos will love it!
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Mac & Cheese Cook-Off

Vote for your favorite in the Mac & Cheese Cook Off!  We can't wait to see who’s Mac & Cheese is the bee’s knees! You be the judge!
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Ed the Wizard

Ed the Wizard performs award-winning magical feats of wonder for children and adults of all ages. Library programs. You'll find Ed strolling the event,  performing a magic show, and cfreating awesome balloon animals.
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Easter Bunny - Photo & Gift

The Easter Bunny is hopping into town! If you come to visit, you can take a free picture and even get a special surprise gift, all for free! It's going to be so much fun, don't miss it!"
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