Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth

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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..

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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...

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

Fudge, heated in a copper kettle is poured onto the marble slab and allowed to cool and thicken at Joann'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's Fudge.

Aaron works the mixture around the table with a large paddle at Joann'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's Fudge.

Another pour of a fresh batch of Mackinac Island Fudge at Original Murdick's Fudge.

Aaron heats the fudge in the large copper kettle at Joann's Fudge of Mackinac Island.

Fudge begins to cool at Joann'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's Fudge of Mackinac Island.

A sign displaying the variety of flavors of fudge at Joann's Fudge of Mackinac Island.

The loaf of fudge is cut into slices ready to place in the display window at Joann's Fudge of Mackinac Island.

A wide variety of slices of fudge at May's Candy Shop.

Slabs of fudge at Original Murdick's Fudge

Pouring a fresh batch of fudge at May's Candy Shop

Pink Pony Fudge Martini - Stop in the Pink Pony from 3-5pm Friday & Saturday for a specialty Pink Pony Fudge Martini! Serving this specialty beverage with Original Murdick's Fudge and Joann'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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