Magic City Mac N' Cheese Festival, Birmingham

Cheesy, gooey, and stretchy—Mac and Cheese is probably the only comfort food that can be described in these words and still evoke warm feelings. No surprise then that this combination has inspired an event celebrating its existence: Magic City Mac N' Cheese Festival. During this fourth annual event, hosted by Community Grief Support, local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks present their unique versions of this classic to raise money for a charitable cause. All proceeds from the festival will fund support groups, grief counseling, and community grief education. Sponsored by Medical Properties Trust.