The 7th annual Mac & Cheese Bake-Off returns to Renegade Winery, 600 Main St., Stroudsburg, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 10. Just as the cold weather is arriving, treat yourself to the original comfort food while supporting the Pocono Arts Council. Deadline to enter the competition is Friday. To sign up your restaurant or as an amateur, visit www.poconoarts.org.

There are prizes that will be awarded in both the professional and amateur categories.

This year’s judges will include Al The Wingman, broadcaster from Pocono 96.7; last year’s winning chef from Pocono Pub, and a surprise judge to be revealed at the event.

Winners will be announced based on the votes from the Mac & Cheese Bake-Off public attendees and the panel of judges.

For further information, call 570-476-4460, visit poconoarts.org or email info@poconoarts.org.

All proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Pocono Arts Council, a nonprofit organization.

The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education.