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?
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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National Fudge Day Photo Gallery – June 16 (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
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Mackinac Island Fudge – Photos From Instagram
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This is the view down from #FortMackinac which I described in my last post. This historic site is very well preserved/restored and does a great job of interpreting its history and a lot of the history of #MackinacIsland. #MyMackinac #MackinacIslandLife #MackinacIsle #PureMichigan • • • • • #visitmichigan #michigantourism #travelmichigan #mackinacislandtourismbureau #mackinacislandphotographer #mackinacisle #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandfudge #michigrammers #michigram #michigrammer #michiganstatepark #mittenstateofmind #greatlakesstate #greatlakesstateofmind #MichiganHistory #michiganhistoricsite #michiganstateparks #mackinac_inspiration #shopmackinac
This is the view down from #FortMackinac which I described in my last post. This historic site is very well preserved/restored and does a great job of interpreting its history and a lot of the history of #MackinacIsland. #MyMackinac #MackinacIslandLife #MackinacIsle #PureMichigan • • • • • #visitmichigan #michigantourism #travelmichigan #mackinacislandtourismbureau #mackinacislandphotographer #mackinacisle #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandfudge #michigrammers #michigram #michigrammer #michiganstatepark #mittenstateofmind #greatlakesstate #greatlakesstateofmind #MichiganHistory #michiganhistoricsite #michiganstateparks #mackinac_inspiration #shopmackinac
Happy National Fudge Day from your favorite fudge-filled Island 🍫🤎 Time to celebrate with some delicious treats from joannsfudge! Sending sweet dreams your way this afternoon 💭🐴🌸🚲☀️ #missionpoint #missionpointresort #mackinacisland #mackinac #mymackinac #nationalfudgeday #fudgeday #mackinacislandfudge #fudge
Happy National Fudge Day from your favorite fudge-filled Island 🍫🤎 Time to celebrate with some delicious treats from joannsfudge! Sending sweet dreams your way this afternoon 💭🐴🌸🚲☀️ #missionpoint #missionpointresort #mackinacisland #mackinac #mymackinac #nationalfudgeday #fudgeday #mackinacislandfudge #fudge
The many sights and smells (wish Instagram had smell-O-vision) of FUDGE. #joannesfudge #rybasfudge #murdicksfudge #kilwinsfudge #murrayhotelfudge #mackinacislandfudge #mackinac_inspiration #puremichigan #fudgemaking #fudge #mackinacislandmichigan #michiganders #upnorthmichigan #mackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandtourism #mackinacislandcarriagetours #mackinacislandphotography #michigangetaway #Michigan #michigan_wanderlust #exploringmichigan #maysfudgeshop #mayscandyshop
The many sights and smells (wish Instagram had smell-O-vision) of FUDGE. #joannesfudge #rybasfudge #murdicksfudge #kilwinsfudge #murrayhotelfudge #mackinacislandfudge #mackinac_inspiration #puremichigan #fudgemaking #fudge #mackinacislandmichigan #michiganders #upnorthmichigan #mackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandtourism #mackinacislandcarriagetours #mackinacislandphotography #michigangetaway #Michigan #michigan_wanderlust #exploringmichigan #maysfudgeshop #mayscandyshop
I was so happy to find Mackinac Island Fudge Ice Cream at mrs.honeypeeps Sweet Shop in Coeur d’Alene. It makes sense that they’d have it here since Coeur d’Alene and Mackinac Island are two great vacation spots on the lake! . . . . . #mackinacislandfudge #cda #gaddin #gaddingabout #coeurdalene #laketown #lifeatthelake #idaho #northidaho #travel #wanderlust #아이스크림 #초코 #chocolate #fudge #yum #foodie #먹스타그램
I was so happy to find Mackinac Island Fudge Ice Cream at mrs.honeypeeps Sweet Shop in Coeur d’Alene. It makes sense that they’d have it here since Coeur d’Alene and Mackinac Island are two great vacation spots on the lake! . . . . . #mackinacislandfudge #cda #gaddin #gaddingabout #coeurdalene #laketown #lifeatthelake #idaho #northidaho #travel #wanderlust #아이스크림 #초코 #chocolate #fudge #yum #foodie #먹스타그램
#labordayweekend2021🇺🇸 #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacisland #baeandi #mackinac #yankeerebeltavern #thegatehouse #horseandcarriage
#labordayweekend2021🇺🇸 #mackinacislandfudge #mackinacisland #baeandi #mackinac #yankeerebeltavern #thegatehouse #horseandcarriage
Parenting. It also affords excuses to do things that seem insane like eating hudsonville_ic Mackinac Island Fudge in the bathroom bathing our daughter. It’s insanely good #bathtime #icecream #iruntoeaticecream #parenting #mackinacislandfudge #puremichigan
Parenting. It also affords excuses to do things that seem insane like eating hudsonville_ic Mackinac Island Fudge in the bathroom bathing our daughter. It’s insanely good #bathtime #icecream #iruntoeaticecream #parenting #mackinacislandfudge #puremichigan
My favorite place and new favorite hotel location 🚲
Traveling to Mackinac Island which sits between Michigan and its “Upper Peninsula” is like traveling back in time: no cars or mechanized transport are allowed on shore, it’s main harbor is filled with sail boats including those arriving on the annual Chicago Yacht Club Race, and its cobble stone streets are dotted with white picket fences, Victorian painted ladies and old timey fudge shops. And yet still, despite all these anachronistic embellishments of a bygone era, the island is still more progressive on issues of structural racism than Founders Brewing. Cheers! ✊🏽🍫🍺 #MackinacIslandFudge #KBS #beer #stoutseason #properglassware #whalezbro
Traveling to Mackinac Island which sits between Michigan and its “Upper Peninsula” is like traveling back in time: no cars or mechanized transport are allowed on shore, it’s main harbor is filled with sail boats including those arriving on the annual Chicago Yacht Club Race, and its cobble stone streets are dotted with white picket fences, Victorian painted ladies and old timey fudge shops. And yet still, despite all these anachronistic embellishments of a bygone era, the island is still more progressive on issues of structural racism than Founders Brewing. Cheers! ✊🏽🍫🍺 #MackinacIslandFudge #KBS #beer #stoutseason #properglassware #whalezbro
#MackinacIsland is a beautiful place that definitely lives up to all the hype. It’s one of Michigan’s top tourist draws, and for good reason. Visiting this lovely island, just a 20 minute ferry ride from the mainland, is like stepping back in time. Cars were banned on #Mackinac in 1898 and haven’t been allowed since, so island life revolves around horses and bicycles. #VictorianArchitecture predominates as well, making for incredible scenery at every turn. I truly loved it there. #MyMackinac #MackinacIslandLife #MackinacIsle #PureMichigan • • • • • #visitmichigan #michigantourism #travelmichigan #mackinacislandtourismbureau #mackinacislandphotographer #mackinacisle #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandfudge #michigrammers #michigram #michigrammer #mittenstate #mittenstateofmind #greatlakesstate #greatlakesstateofmind #horseandbuggy #horseandcarriage #horsedrawncarriage #mackinac_inspiration #shopmackinac
#MackinacIsland is a beautiful place that definitely lives up to all the hype. It’s one of Michigan’s top tourist draws, and for good reason. Visiting this lovely island, just a 20 minute ferry ride from the mainland, is like stepping back in time. Cars were banned on #Mackinac in 1898 and haven’t been allowed since, so island life revolves around horses and bicycles. #VictorianArchitecture predominates as well, making for incredible scenery at every turn. I truly loved it there. #MyMackinac #MackinacIslandLife #MackinacIsle #PureMichigan • • • • • #visitmichigan #michigantourism #travelmichigan #mackinacislandtourismbureau #mackinacislandphotographer #mackinacisle #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandfudge #michigrammers #michigram #michigrammer #mittenstate #mittenstateofmind #greatlakesstate #greatlakesstateofmind #horseandbuggy #horseandcarriage #horsedrawncarriage #mackinac_inspiration #shopmackinac
My sister sends the best birthday gifts ❤️❤️ #mittenlove #mackinacislandfudge fudge, peanut brittle, popcorn, and saltwater taffy. She knows my fat ass so well!!
My sister sends the best birthday gifts ❤️❤️ #mittenlove #mackinacislandfudge fudge, peanut brittle, popcorn, and saltwater taffy. She knows my fat ass so well!!
Fresh off the plein air easel of Grand Hotel. “Grand Hotel Blue Ceiling.” Capturing the color off this ceiling fascinates me! In person that part of the painting glows with the relatively neutral colors surrounding it. It is that color to fool the birds into thinking it is the sky so they don’t nest there. While I was painting I heard a guy tell someone it was to fool spiders... I’m not sure if that is true!?🤣 Available through Mackinacs’s Little Gallery. Dm me with questions. * * #mackinacisland#mackinacislandfudge#sadiesicecreamparlor#grandhotelmichigan#mackinacbridge#mackinacislandweddings#mackinacislandweddingphotographer#petoskey#harborspringsmichigan#charlevoixthebeautiful#birminghammichigan#instart#contemporarylandscapepainting#contemporaryart#impressionism#pleinairmagazine#sourcetekpanels#bartonsartloft#worldtravel
Fresh off the plein air easel of Grand Hotel. “Grand Hotel Blue Ceiling.” Capturing the color off this ceiling fascinates me! In person that part of the painting glows with the relatively neutral colors surrounding it. It is that color to fool the birds into thinking it is the sky so they don’t nest there. While I was painting I heard a guy tell someone it was to fool spiders... I’m not sure if that is true!?🤣 Available through Mackinacs’s Little Gallery. Dm me with questions. * * #mackinacisland#mackinacislandfudge#sadiesicecreamparlor#grandhotelmichigan#mackinacbridge#mackinacislandweddings#mackinacislandweddingphotographer#petoskey#harborspringsmichigan#charlevoixthebeautiful#birminghammichigan#instart#contemporarylandscapepainting#contemporaryart#impressionism#pleinairmagazine#sourcetekpanels#bartonsartloft#worldtravel
Where would you guess this photo was taken of without a hint or location tag? • • • Thinking back over a year ago before calling Michigan “home”, I would have never imagined this place offering waters this clear or the abundance of outdoor opportunities. If you need help planning a trip, weekend getaway or want to hang a photo of place you love, check out my site in the link ⬆️ #ezmoments
Where would you guess this photo was taken of without a hint or location tag? • • • Thinking back over a year ago before calling Michigan “home”, I would have never imagined this place offering waters this clear or the abundance of outdoor opportunities. If you need help planning a trip, weekend getaway or want to hang a photo of place you love, check out my site in the link ⬆️ #ezmoments
Earlier this year, we brewed our 2000th batch of beer and we of course had to make it special. Inspired by Mackinac Island Fudge, Moon Pies and Sanders Bumpy Cake, each member of our team roasted a marshmallow to add to the brew. The non-barrel aged version is now on tap for your enjoyment! Batch 2000 - An Imperial Brown Ale with vanilla beans and toasted marshmallows. This ale is rich and complex with notes of coffee, graham cracker, and vanilla.
Earlier this year, we brewed our 2000th batch of beer and we of course had to make it special. Inspired by Mackinac Island Fudge, Moon Pies and Sanders Bumpy Cake, each member of our team roasted a marshmallow to add to the brew. The non-barrel aged version is now on tap for your enjoyment! Batch 2000 - An Imperial Brown Ale with vanilla beans and toasted marshmallows. This ale is rich and complex with notes of coffee, graham cracker, and vanilla.
It was a Mackinac Island day. We explored the middle of the island - which was beautiful, and away from the crowd of Main Street. Still one of the prettiest places on earth. Highly recommend, if you’ve never been. #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #fortmackinac #archrock #thegrandhotel #joannsfudge
It was a Mackinac Island day. We explored the middle of the island - which was beautiful, and away from the crowd of Main Street. Still one of the prettiest places on earth. Highly recommend, if you’ve never been. #mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #fortmackinac #archrock #thegrandhotel #joannsfudge
✨ GIVEAWAY ✨ We’ve teamed up with our friends at Original Murdick’s Fudge to give away a Signature Five Slice Box of fudge that was made right here on Mackinac! Winner will also receive one of their brand new reusable bags! Entering is easy! ✨ Follow cottageinn_mackinac + originalmurdicks ✨ Tag at least two friends below who you’d share this sweet giveaway with. Each comment qualifies as an entry! Giveaway ends August 14th at 11AM! Winner will be selected randomly + announced that afternoon. Good luck!
✨ GIVEAWAY ✨ We’ve teamed up with our friends at Original Murdick’s Fudge to give away a Signature Five Slice Box of fudge that was made right here on Mackinac! Winner will also receive one of their brand new reusable bags! Entering is easy! ✨ Follow cottageinn_mackinac + originalmurdicks ✨ Tag at least two friends below who you’d share this sweet giveaway with. Each comment qualifies as an entry! Giveaway ends August 14th at 11AM! Winner will be selected randomly + announced that afternoon. Good luck!
👀 EYE-SCREAMMMMM! 🍦🤪Downtown sub shop series! rawblane #menominee #menomineemarina #mackinacislandfudge
👀 EYE-SCREAMMMMM! 🍦🤪Downtown sub shop series! rawblane #menominee #menomineemarina #mackinacislandfudge
Wedding mornings for me on Mackinac Island look very similar to my days when I worked as an Event Manager Grandhotel. I always dreamed of what it would look like planning weddings. It's hard to believe I'm living out the dream with the most amazing clients!!! My first stop is to my favorite island salted Carmel iced coffee luckybean.mi , followed by a scenic walk up the Grand hill. My backpack is filled with an emergency kit, water, extra shoes and the styling board in tow. After dropping everything off, I make another trip for my bike. I always leave my bike nearby for last minute errands and to quickly cruise the backroads to the church for setup.
Wedding mornings for me on Mackinac Island look very similar to my days when I worked as an Event Manager Grandhotel. I always dreamed of what it would look like planning weddings. It's hard to believe I'm living out the dream with the most amazing clients!!! My first stop is to my favorite island salted Carmel iced coffee luckybean.mi , followed by a scenic walk up the Grand hill. My backpack is filled with an emergency kit, water, extra shoes and the styling board in tow. After dropping everything off, I make another trip for my bike. I always leave my bike nearby for last minute errands and to quickly cruise the backroads to the church for setup.
What is Mackinac Island’s biggest export? — Mackinac Island is iconic for its Victorian houses, horse drawn carts and bicycles. But what really makes the island tick, drives its economy and has secured its place in Michigan tourism, is the fudge. — This island, with only 500 residents, is home to more than a dozen fudge shops ready to serve the 1 million annual visitors. On peak summer tourist days, visitors collectively buy over 10,000 pounds of fudge per day. To keep up with this intense demand, the island imports 10 tons of sugar and 1 ton of butter every week. — #mackinacisland #mackinawcity #michigan #greatlakes #mackinacfudge #fudge #mackinacislandfudge #landscape #landscapepainting #drawing #inkdrawing #watercolor #watercolorpainting #painting #pleinair #pleinairpainting #pleinairpainter #sketchbook #art #urbansketcher #drawnthere
What is Mackinac Island’s biggest export? — Mackinac Island is iconic for its Victorian houses, horse drawn carts and bicycles. But what really makes the island tick, drives its economy and has secured its place in Michigan tourism, is the fudge. — This island, with only 500 residents, is home to more than a dozen fudge shops ready to serve the 1 million annual visitors. On peak summer tourist days, visitors collectively buy over 10,000 pounds of fudge per day. To keep up with this intense demand, the island imports 10 tons of sugar and 1 ton of butter every week. — #mackinacisland #mackinawcity #michigan #greatlakes #mackinacfudge #fudge #mackinacislandfudge #landscape #landscapepainting #drawing #inkdrawing #watercolor #watercolorpainting #painting #pleinair #pleinairpainting #pleinairpainter #sketchbook #art #urbansketcher #drawnthere
Our first day in Grand Haven was full of sunshine ☀️ Our ice cream 🍦 sat on the cone for less than 2 minutes before it started to melt to my hands, phone & camera, making everything sticky 😂 📍Pier Peddler 🍦 🍦 🍦 . . . . . . . 🍦🍦🍦 #puremichigan #grandhaven #grandhavenmichigan #cappuccino #mackinacislandfudge #icecream #icecreamflight #iscreamforicecream #dessert #nycfoodie icecreamlover #icecreamporn #sweettreats #sweettooth #dessertstagram #dessertoftheday #icecreamaddict #icecreamofinsta
Our first day in Grand Haven was full of sunshine ☀️ Our ice cream 🍦 sat on the cone for less than 2 minutes before it started to melt to my hands, phone & camera, making everything sticky 😂 📍Pier Peddler 🍦 🍦 🍦 . . . . . . . 🍦🍦🍦 #puremichigan #grandhaven #grandhavenmichigan #cappuccino #mackinacislandfudge #icecream #icecreamflight #iscreamforicecream #dessert #nycfoodie icecreamlover #icecreamporn #sweettreats #sweettooth #dessertstagram #dessertoftheday #icecreamaddict #icecreamofinsta
The 2019 Mackinac Island Fudge Festival is in full swing! Stop in one of the amazing fudge shops on Mackinac Island and celebrate fudge!🖤😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MakeItMackinac #MackinacIsland #MackinacBridge #StarLineMackinacIslandFerry #MyMackinac #GreatLakeState #StarLineFerry #MackinacFerry #MackinacIslandFerry #HydroJetFerry #StraitsOfMackinac #PureMichigan #MichiganTravel #FastFerry #FamilyFerry #DockOne #DockTwo #DockThree #FerryService #RoosterTail #HighTail #MackinawCity #SaintIgnace #Michigan #Mackinac #HighTailIt #GreatLakesGreatTimes #MackinacIslandTourism #FudgeFestival #MackinacIslandFudge
The 2019 Mackinac Island Fudge Festival is in full swing! Stop in one of the amazing fudge shops on Mackinac Island and celebrate fudge!🖤😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MakeItMackinac #MackinacIsland #MackinacBridge #StarLineMackinacIslandFerry #MyMackinac #GreatLakeState #StarLineFerry #MackinacFerry #MackinacIslandFerry #HydroJetFerry #StraitsOfMackinac #PureMichigan #MichiganTravel #FastFerry #FamilyFerry #DockOne #DockTwo #DockThree #FerryService #RoosterTail #HighTail #MackinawCity #SaintIgnace #Michigan #Mackinac #HighTailIt #GreatLakesGreatTimes #MackinacIslandTourism #FudgeFestival #MackinacIslandFudge
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