Mackinac Island Vacation Lodging and Recreation

Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth

While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, it most certainly – and most deliciously – was perfected here.

For over a century a distinguished line of candy makers on Mackinac Island have worked their magic on marble slabs and created a treat so sweet and creamy that it embodies the essence of bliss.

An enthusiastic fan recently posted on our facebook page: “the fudge from Mackinac Island is the Best Fudge on Earth“. We agree.

Mackinac island has an abundance of fudge shops that share the tradition of making delectable fudge and other sweet treats. Murdick’s Fudge… Joann’s Fudge.. Ryba’s Fudge Shops… May’s Candy Shop… Murray Hotel Fudge Shop..

Who makes YOUR favorite Mackinac Island fudge?

Featured Mackinac Island Fudge Shops

Original Murdick’s Fudge
Mackinac Island’s rich history and glorious natural beauty have drawn millions of visitors for decades. The original on Mackinac Island since 1887, Murdick’s has been serving fresh homemade fudge, peanut brittle and confections from the finest ingredients. Bring the whole family and watch our expert fudge makers create over fifteen flavors of fudge and [...] more...

Joann’s Fudge
Every batch of our authentic Mackinac Island fudge begins the old fashioned way, with lots of fresh cream and butter. Our fudge is made fresh daily with absolutely no artificial ingredients or preservatives. So bring a little bit of Mackinac to your home today! We have 29 fantastic flavors to chose from! Be sure to check out [...] more...

Ryba’s Fudge Shops
On Michigan’s world-renowned Mackinac Island, the sweet aroma of fudge wafts out onto the street from four unique Ryba’s Fudge Shops. Passersby stop to watch as confectionary artists handcraft the creamiest, most decadently delicious fudge following family recipes and a meticulous process perfected over four generations. Treats free of gluten, dairy, nuts, sugar, and animal products are [...] more...

May’s Candy Shop
May’s Candy Shop continues to make traditional fudge and candies that are still popular with our customers. From grandpa’s famous Peanut Brittle to the family’s long withstanding fudge making process with new modern flavors, May’s hopes to provide favorite treats to the new generation of customers and fans alike. Family Candy Makers The 4th generation candymakers continue [...] more...

Sanders – Mackinac Island
Located on beautiful Mackinac Island. Sanders offers the original bumpy cake, cream puff sundae’s and milk chocolate hot fudge topping, premium ice cream, creamy fudge, caramel apples, specialty chocolates, and the list goes on… Sanders still follows the simple standards of using the finest quality ingredients in all of their Chocolates, Candies and Fudge Toppings. Fred [...] more...

Murray Hotel Fudge
Open from May through October. Made fresh daily in the Murray fudge kitchen. Innovative new flavors each season to tantalize your taste buds. Try s’mores, blueberry cheesecake, vanilla chocolate chip, heath, tiger, heavenly goo, coconut bon-bon, butterfinger and carmel apple pie. Order by phone, gift packages available. Located in the Murray Hotel downtown. Mail order fudge is available May [...] more...

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Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Fudge, heated in a copper kettle is poured onto the marble slab and allowed to cool and thicken at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Carnel uses a long paddle to stir and smooth the fudge as it cools on the marble slab at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Aaron works the mixture around the table with a large paddle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island
Carnel shapes the fudge into a long loaf to the delight of mesmerized audience inside the shop and outside the window at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Another pour of a fresh batch of Mackinac Island Fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Aaron heats the fudge in the large copper kettle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Fudge begins to cool at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
This a a batch of penuche pecan fudge that Aaron is slicing in front of a audience of onlookers at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A sign displaying the variety of flavors of fudge at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
The loaf of fudge is cut into slices ready to place in the display window at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A wide variety of slices of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop.
Slabs of fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Pouring a fresh batch of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Pink Pony Fudge Martini - Stop in the Pink Pony from 3-5pm Friday &amp; Saturday for a specialty Pink Pony Fudge Martini! Serving this specialty beverage with Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge and Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival this weekend!
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National Fudge Day Photo Gallery – June 16 (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Mackinac Island Fudge – Photos From Instagram

Tag your Mackinac Island Fudge instagram photos with #mackinacfudge or #mackinacislandfudge and they will appear in our Mackinac Island Fudge Instagram Photo Stream.
 

Instagram post 17956671007511736 🎄Order Mackinac Island Fudge in time for the holidays!

joannsfudge, originalmurdicks, and rybasfudge have fudge (and other goodies) available online year-round.

🔗Visit the link in our bio to read a recent blog post about ordering Mackinac Island fudge! 
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🎄Order Mackinac Island Fudge in time for the holidays! joannsfudge, originalmurdicks, and rybasfudge have fudge (and other goodies) available online year-round. 🔗Visit the link in our bio to read a recent blog post about ordering Mackinac Island fudge! . . . . #mymackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #puremichigan #northernmichigan #upnorthmichigan #upperpeninsulamichigan #awesomemitten #michiganawesome #michigantravel #exploremichigan ...

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Christian hickoryhacker just posted the latest from our fall Northern Michigan hickory trip - my “home” course of wawashkamo. Now I’m pretty biased but I think this is the best episode yet! 🤣 Check out the link in my linktree bio to take you there - I think you’ll enjoy it! #hickorygolf #societyofhickorygolfers #golfheritagesociety #wawashkamo #wawashkamogolfclub #michigangolf #golf #golfhistory #alexsmith #carnoustiegolfclub #carnoustie #mackinacisland #societyofgolfhistorians #golfnerd #michiganhickorytour #sheplersmackinacislandferry #horsepoop #mackinacislandfudge #thehickoryhacker #golfhickory ...

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Instagram post 17908868189101413 MaysCandyShop my order is out for delivery!! I'm so excited!! 😁
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Instagram post 17966028970448916 FUDGE!!! 😍🙌✨
Who is ready for the 2021 Fudge Festival!? We kick things off this Friday and celebrate all things fudge until Sunday.

Click the link in our bio for more details or check out our stories to see the schedule of events and fudge shop events.

Everyone’s got a favorite…tag your favorite Mackinac Island Fudge Shop below!

FUDGE!!! 😍🙌✨ Who is ready for the 2021 Fudge Festival!? We kick things off this Friday and celebrate all things fudge until Sunday. Click the link in our bio for more details or check out our stories to see the schedule of events and fudge shop events. Everyone’s got a favorite…tag your favorite Mackinac Island Fudge Shop below! ...

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Instagram post 18082778299000097 there is nothing more nostalgic to me than heading up to mackinac island. this tiny island between michigan’s upper and lower peninsula is nothing but charm...mostly because it hasn’t been updated since 1985 and no motor vehicles are allowed on the island. yup! you can only get around by horse and buggies or by bike! i mean you could also walk but ehhh 😂 and no trip up to the island would be complete without grabbing as much of their world famous fudge as i can carry! what were some of your favorite vacation spots as a kid?
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there is nothing more nostalgic to me than heading up to mackinac island. this tiny island between michigan’s upper and lower peninsula is nothing but charm...mostly because it hasn’t been updated since 1985 and no motor vehicles are allowed on the island. yup! you can only get around by horse and buggies or by bike! i mean you could also walk but ehhh 😂 and no trip up to the island would be complete without grabbing as much of their world famous fudge as i can carry! what were some of your favorite vacation spots as a kid? • #murdickfudge #murdicksfudge #mackinacisland #mackinac #mackinacislandfudge #northernmichigan #puremichigan #fudge #michiganeats ...

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Instagram post 17933714858459683 The Great Mackinac Island Fudge Debate 🍫 Which shop is your favorite? ⁣
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Instagram post 17951586121936208 Have you tasted happiness? In honor of #NationalFudgeDay, tell us, what’s your favorite #PureMichigan Fudge purveyor?

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Instagram post 17953321082275461 Mackinac Island, an island located in Lake Huron in the state of Michigan, was named Mishimikinaak in Ojibwe by the Anishinaabe. The British constructed a fort there during the Revolutionary War and the island became a part of the US in 1815.
These days, Mackinac Island is home to 584 year-round residents, bans motor vehicles (except for emergency vehicles) and in 2022, was named by Travel and Leisure ‘The Best Island in the Continental US to Visit.’
One reason for that is Mackinac Island Fudge. There are over 5 tons of fudge produced every day at the height of tourist season on this island, The Fudge Capital of the World! 
In the 1800s, Rome Murdick opened a candy shop, where he would pour the warm fudge onto marble slabs to cool as he used a trowel to shape it in front of a window so that customers could watch. Other shops opened and would compete for customers with the best showmanship and by wafting the smell of fudge and vanilla out to the street using fans.

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Mackinac Island, an island located in Lake Huron in the state of Michigan, was named Mishimikinaak in Ojibwe by the Anishinaabe. The British constructed a fort there during the Revolutionary War and the island became a part of the US in 1815. These days, Mackinac Island is home to 584 year-round residents, bans motor vehicles (except for emergency vehicles) and in 2022, was named by Travel and Leisure ‘The Best Island in the Continental US to Visit.’ One reason for that is Mackinac Island Fudge. There are over 5 tons of fudge produced every day at the height of tourist season on this island, The Fudge Capital of the World! In the 1800s, Rome Murdick opened a candy shop, where he would pour the warm fudge onto marble slabs to cool as he used a trowel to shape it in front of a window so that customers could watch. Other shops opened and would compete for customers with the best showmanship and by wafting the smell of fudge and vanilla out to the street using fans. #FiftyNiftyFoods #Michigan #Fudge #MackinacIsland #MackinacIslandFudge ...

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