This Saturday, October 29, 2022, the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Annual MactoberFest in Denton.

Mactoberfest 2022 is the best mac and cheese competition on the Delmarva with Smokin on the shore, Chef Tahya Jones from Odriews Private Chef Services, Earth Tones Cafe, Caroline’s in Denton, Chesapeake Culinary Center, Jameyra’s “On Call” Catering, The Red Shef and returning champion- The Big Cheese- Petes PeteZa! Over 4 dozen vendors, including me (ShoreToBeFun Photography – Explore Chesapeake Country), DJ Dan, activities for kids of all ages, Delmarva Craft beer and lots of fun all for $10 for the tastings and contests.

Tickets are on sale now!
VIP Passes Includes: no lines for entrance or mac and cheese tastings. Full size portions of mac and cheese, drink ticket, swag bag, VIP tent access, automatic entry into all cash drawings, discounts in participating Downtown shops, light massages from Denton Wellness and a few more surprises mixed in!

Even without MactoberFest there are many things to discover as you explore Downtown Denton.

There are a couple of stops on the Harriet Tubman Byway within walking distance of Denton’s Downtown. One is the Denton Wharf another is the Caroline County Court House. The Court House alone is stop on a couple of historical trails, with information from the Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Across from the Court House you can see the stop where President Franklin Roosevelt gave a nationally broadcasted radio speech on Labor Day in 1938.

And the Arts District.

The Foundary and the Caroline County Council of Arts are part MactoberFest. There are a few public art displays including a new mural on the side of the Empire Pizza Building, artwork by Nicholas Tindall and Sean Parker. The Denton Mural at the Community Garden, also features artwork by Nicholas Tindall.