Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth (2024)

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 MakersThe 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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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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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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When on mackinacisle you get fudge immediately or they kick you off 😆🍫#MackinacIsland #MackinacIslandFudge #Mackinaw #Fudge #Sweets

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Fudgie 🥸 The best fudge for us is always from rybasfudge - easy location next to the ferry docks and that heavenly classic pink sign calls us in for a sample and selection! #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandfudge

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Fudgie 🥸 The best fudge for us is always from rybasfudge - easy location next to the ferry docks and that heavenly classic pink sign calls us in for a sample and selection! #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandfudge ...

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Butter Pecan Fudge, just like you would get on vacation!.https://www.shugarysweets.com/butter-pecan-fudge/.#shugarysweets #thefeedfeed #mackinacislandfudge #ohfudge #thebestthingsinlifearehere #goodeats #realsimple #candy #fudgies #lifeisbetterwithfudge thefeedfeed

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Butter Pecan Fudge, just like you would get on vacation! . https://www.shugarysweets.com/butter-pecan-fudge/ . #shugarysweets #thefeedfeed #mackinacislandfudge #ohfudge #thebestthingsinlifearehere #goodeats #realsimple #candy #fudgies #lifeisbetterwithfudge thefeedfeed ...

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another perfect sunday w my love on the happiest island 🦋🌞🌿✨

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When you come across this hidden gem 😍🌎 Mackinac Island, Michigan📸 ryanresatka

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Mackinac Island Tourism Member Spotlight with Murray Hotel! murrayhotel This charming hotel is located in the heart of downtown Mackinac. This historic 69-room hotel dates back to the late 1800’s. It has been family owned and managed since 1882. We encourage our guests to relax in an atmosphere of Victorian-era décor and step out our double doors right onto Main Street.Our old-fashioned atmosphere has been preserved, while our facilities have been upgraded to meet the needs of the modern traveler. All rooms have their own private bathrooms and are fully air-conditioned with free WiFi. Our amenities include a spacious sun deck and spa pool, whirlpool baths in our luxury King rooms, the Mackinac Art Gallery, meeting and banquet rooms and the Amigo Burrito Cafe.The creamiest Fudge on Mackinac Island is made at the Murray Hotel Fudge Company, located in our lobby. Serving and sampling over 40 fudge flavors at our fudge counter, wedding party favors, and shipping to your home or office.We at the Murray Hotel continue to impress visitors with the courteous and friendly service that has marked our success for over 135 years. Catering to school, girl scouts, motor coach, wedding and travel groups with our leading team of experienced professionals.A stay at the Murray Hotel affords our guests an opportunity to blend local hospitality with easy downtown access to all that Mackinac Island has to offer. Giving service that makes our guests happy, showing love and care in all our actions is our goal as we enrich as many lives as we possibly can. Our Reservation team can answer any questions via telephone at 855-696-8772 or email info@mymurrayhotel.com. Feel free to visit our website www.mymurrayhotel.com to gain access to our deals and specials.

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Mackinac Island Tourism Member Spotlight with Murray Hotel! murrayhotel This charming hotel is located in the heart of downtown Mackinac. This historic 69-room hotel dates back to the late 1800’s. It has been family owned and managed since 1882. We encourage our guests to relax in an atmosphere of Victorian-era décor and step out our double doors right onto Main Street. Our old-fashioned atmosphere has been preserved, while our facilities have been upgraded to meet the needs of the modern traveler. All rooms have their own private bathrooms and are fully air-conditioned with free WiFi. Our amenities include a spacious sun deck and spa pool, whirlpool baths in our luxury King rooms, the Mackinac Art Gallery, meeting and banquet rooms and the Amigo Burrito Cafe. The creamiest Fudge on Mackinac Island is made at the Murray Hotel Fudge Company, located in our lobby. Serving and sampling over 40 fudge flavors at our fudge counter, wedding party favors, and shipping to your home or office. We at the Murray Hotel continue to impress visitors with the courteous and friendly service that has marked our success for over 135 years. Catering to school, girl scouts, motor coach, wedding and travel groups with our leading team of experienced professionals. A stay at the Murray Hotel affords our guests an opportunity to blend local hospitality with easy downtown access to all that Mackinac Island has to offer. Giving service that makes our guests happy, showing love and care in all our actions is our goal as we enrich as many lives as we possibly can. Our Reservation team can answer any questions via telephone at 855-696-8772 or email info@mymurrayhotel.com. Feel free to visit our website www.mymurrayhotel.com to gain access to our deals and specials. ...

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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

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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 ...

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I don't care that it's 8:09am and I'm eating fudge!! It's Mackinac Island Fudge people! #mackinacislandfudge my lovely coworker was kind and generous enough to give me a slice!! Oh the memories!!! #yum!

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I don't care that it's 8:09am and I'm eating fudge!! It's Mackinac Island Fudge people! #mackinacislandfudge my lovely coworker was kind and generous enough to give me a slice!! Oh the memories!!! #yum! ...

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Everyone’s favorite Grand Hotel dessert - The Grand Pecan Ball! #grandhotelmichigan #hudsonvilleicecream

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A beautiful day on the island! #mackinacisland #8point2miles #archrockmackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #islandhousehotel #starlineferry

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The Great Mackinac Island Fudge Debate 🍫 Which shop is your favorite? ⁣⁣#mackinacislandfudge #fudge #fudgetreat #murdicksfudge #joannsfudge #rybasfudge #fudgedebate #theyreallgood #fudgeshop #mackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #fudgefordessert #summertreat #michigantradition #puremichigan #michiganvacation #upnorthmichigan #summerinmichigan #dollstagram #thelifeofabarbie #mylifeinminiature #barbiestyle #vacationstyle #barbievacation #barbiephotography #dollslifemagazine

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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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🎄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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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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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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We biked 🚲 • We hiked 🥾 • We fudged 🍫 • We watched others get soaked 🛥💦#mackinacisland #mackinacislandfudge #bike #hike #ferryride #ferryridefromhell

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What's so special about Mackinac Island fudge? ›

To obtain the world famous taste, the fudge is slowly cooked in traditional copper kettles over a gas flame. Once the desired temperature is reached, the mixture is poured onto marble slabs for a cooling period and then hand-paddled into loaves. Joann's Fudge does not contain any preservatives or powdered ingredients.

What is the oldest brand of fudge on Mackinac Island? ›

In 1887, Mackinac Island's first candy shop opened as Murdick's Candy Kitchen. Henry Murdick continued to make sails in the back of the building, while up front, Rome crafted fudge using his mother's recipe.

What place has the best fudge in the world? ›

Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth.

How long is mackinac fudge good for? ›

Shelf life at room temperature – 12 weeks. Shelf Life refrigerated -24 weeks. In a freezer – indefinitely.

What is the fudge capital of the world? ›

Fudge on Mackinac Island Today

Whether you visit Mackinac Island on National Fudge Day in June or any other day – maybe during the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival in August – come find your favorite flavor and experience the fudge capital of the world!

Does anyone famous live on Mackinac Island? ›

Do any celebrities live on Mackinac Island? Yes, celebrities have houses on Mackinac Island. A few are actor Vince Vaughn, Director Ron Howard, and Michigan's own Bob Seger.

What do Americans call fudge? ›

Fudge is a type of confection that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk. It has its origins in the 19th century United States, and was popular in the women's colleges of the time.

Can you ship Mackinac Island fudge? ›

Can I send Ryba's Mackinac Island fudge as a gift? Absolutely! We can help you send corporate gifts to clients across the country or as a 'just because' to your aunt with the sweet tooth. Ryba's Mackinac Island Fudge makes the perfect gift for every occasion.

What country invented fudge? ›

Culinary legend has it that fudge was invented in America. On Valentine's Day, 1886, a confectioner and chocolate maker in Baltimore, Maryland "fudged" a batch of French caramels. The delicious result? The very first batch of "fudge" ever.

Why shouldn't you refrigerate fudge? ›

Fudge is best stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks wrapped up in its original wax paper. NEVER REFRIGERATE your fudge as this will draw out the moisture and leave you with dry, crumbly fudge.

What state is known for fudge? ›

Fudge made its way to the popular summer resort of Mackinac Island, Michigan, several years later, where it exploded in popularity, and today it's essentially the island's signature snack, with numerous shops there turning out top-quality fudge.

Can you freeze fudge without ruining it? ›

If you're hoping to keep your fudge tucked away for quite some time, storing it in the freezer is a great option. Fudge properly stored in the freezer will last for 2 to 3 months. Some fudge can last up to a year in the freezer.

What makes Mackinac Island so special? ›

Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge , historic Fort Mackinac , unique shopping and diverse dining. Unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises and over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails befit our ranking as the #1 Island in the Continental U.S. as named by Travel & Leisure Magazine.

Why do tourist traps sell fudge? ›

Some entrepreneurial person started selling this novelty at a tourist spot. The swell of tourism after the Civil War, unfolding only a little before the birth of fudge, created a new market, one hungry for entertainment in all its forms.

Is Kilwin's fudge good? ›

Kilwins is a chain that - hands down- serves the best ice cream, chocolates and fudge. Been to several locations and the one in Hyannis is fantastic. The ice cream is fresh and the portions are large. Several unique flavors- Mackinac Island fudge, Apple Pie and old favorites to give everyone something to choose from.

What is the creamiest fudge on Mackinac Island? ›

The Murray Hotel offers a wide variety of fudge flavors where everyone can find something that they enjoy. Voted the creamiest fudge on Mackinac Island we strive to uphold that name and provide the best quality fudge there is to offer.

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