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Just as Mackinac Island was at one time the center of the world’s fur trade, it now attracts people from around the globe to taste world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge! Visitors get to enjoy delicious samples from the many fudge shops downtown and also see the fudge making process in action. That is truly a theatrical production! Downtown shops make 10,000 pounds of fudge each day in season. Come get some and become a Mackinac Island “fudgie!”

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Joann’s Fudge

Come to Joann’s for authentic Mackinac Island Fudge, made fresh daily with real cream, butter, and only the finest natural ingredients. Joann’s offers 25 fantastic flavors as well as an…

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Kilwins Chocolate and Fudge Shop

Since 1947 Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana having earned a reputation for providing high quality chocolates, ice cream, and confections combined with excellent service. Kilwins is where people celebrate,…

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May’s Fudge and Candy Shop

May's Fudge Shop has been family operated for four generations. We offer a variety of unique and traditional fudge flavors that include Love Potion, Birthday Cake, Cherry, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Nut,…

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Murray Hotel Fudge Company

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,…

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Original Murdick’s Fudge

The original on the Island since 1887, Murdick’s has been serving fresh homemade fudge, peanut brittle, chocolate nut clusters and bark from the very best ingredients. Bring the whole family…

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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…

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Sanders Fudge and Candy Shop

Fred Sanders opened the first Sanders store in June of 1875 with a barrel of borrowed sugar, a leased shop, and a confectioner’s dream. Sander’s still follows the simple standards…

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1. Murdick's Fudge. The Murdick family first opened Murdick's Candy Kitchen, which then survived the Great Depression and sugar rationing during World Wars I and II.

What is the most famous Mackinac Island fudge? ›

1. Murdick's Fudge. The Murdick family first opened Murdick's Candy Kitchen, which then survived the Great Depression and sugar rationing during World Wars I and II.

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.

How many different fudge shops are there on Mackinac Island? ›

Today, there are 13 fudge shops on Mackinac Island, and they're making so much fudge that the island imports 10 tons of sugar per week! Sampling Mackinac Island fudge remains one of the favorite activities of visitors, with chocolate being the most popular (although when President Gerald R.

What is the fudge capital of the world? ›

Fudge shops continued to pop up, and in the 1960s, the island's tourists became known as “fudgies.” Each shop tested new flavors and Mackinac quickly found itself earning its title as the “Fudge Capital of the World.”

What celebrity lives in 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 famous movie was filmed at Mackinac Island? ›

Remembering 'Somewhere in Time' on Mackinac Island

Starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer (who himself would later win an Oscar), the movie tells the tale of a Chicago playwright who uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time to 1912 when he meets an actress and falls in love.

Who makes the best fudge in the world? ›

Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth
  • Original Murdick's Fudge.
  • Joann's Fudge.
  • Ryba's Fudge Shops.

How long is Mackinac fudge good for? ›

The creamiest fudge around using the same old recipe. All Natural Ingredients! Shelf life at room temperature – 12 weeks. Shelf Life refrigerated -24 weeks.

Who owns Mackinac Island fudge Company? ›

2008 – John and Aaron Murdick opened their own store, Murdick's Famous Fudge in Mackinaw City. John and Aaron Murdick inherited the trademarked name in 2017 from Gary and Jeryl Murdick (now retired from the store in Charlevoix). John and Aaron Murdick still own and operate this store today.

Who owns most of Mackinac Island? ›

While all of Mackinac Island, the landform, is located within the corporate limits of the City of Mackinac Island, today 82 percent of the island's landmass is owned by the State of Michigan and managed by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission (MISPC).

How many people live on Mackinac Island all year? ›

How many people live on Mackinac Island year-round? Approximately 500-600 people reside on Mackinac Island on a year-round basis.

How many visitors does Mackinac Island get a year? ›

The island is less than 5 square miles, and while there are only about 600 year-around residents, about 1.2 million people visit the island each year, most of them in the summer season, said Steph Castelein, events and content manager for the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.

What do Americans call fudge? ›

Fudge is a rich, chocolate candy made with plenty of sugar, cream, and butter. Fudge is usually cut into squares and eaten in small quantities. While fudge comes in many different flavors, it's usually chocolate. In the US, another kind of fudge is smooth, melted chocolate that can be poured over the top of ice cream.

Why is Mackinac Island so famous? ›

Not only is the “charming island” a “throwback to old-timey seaside leisure” with a quaint downtown, the travel site says, but it's also “world-famous for its homemade fudge and travelers can work off sugar highs by exploring the limestone bluffs of Mackinac Island State Park.”

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.

What is the world's best fudge? ›

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

What is in Murdicks fudge? ›

We pledge that Murdick's Fudge contains only natural ingredients including real butter, cream, and flavorings, no matter the expense. We will never use imitation flavorings in our products.

What is the famous rock on Mackinac Island? ›

Arch Rock has sparked many tales of how and when it formed. But scientific evidence suggests that it's about 4,000 years old, hollowed out by splashing waves when water levels were much higher. Back then, much of Mackinac Island was beneath the surface of what's known as Lake Nipissing.

How long does Mackinac Island fudge last? ›

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

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