For an entire weekend the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates the Island’s most famous treat and features a number of fudge-related, fun, family events! Activities include fudge-making demonstrations, fudge inspired food and cocktails, an outdoor movie, family games, and more!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 25th, 2023

9:00am – 4:00pm: Fire the Fort Mackinac Cannon! Sign up for a chance at the Tourism Bureau booth.

9:00am – 5:00pm: Be an honorary fudge maker! Sign up for a chance at the Tourism Bureau booth.

9:00am – 8:00pm: 15-foot coloring mural at Windermere Point.

12:00pm: Free Fudge Flights at May’s Candy Shop. Available to the first 25 participants.

12:00pm – 5:00pm: Fudge Quest! Follow the clues on this quest to find the “treasure boxes” and win prizes! More details at the Tourism Bureau booth. While supplies last.

12:30pm – 1:00pm: “Guess The Flavor” contest at Murray Hotel Fudge Company. First 10 correct guesses win a 1/2 lb fudge!

4:00pm: May’s Candy Shop live on TikTok @heathercmay for 4th generation fudge making and Q&A.

6:00pm – 8:00pm: Market Street Art Walk. View art galleries and shops on Market Street.

6:30pm – 8:30pm: West Michigan Bootscooters Dancing in the Street. Located on Market Street by the Stuart House Museum, free event.

Saturday, August 26th, 2023

9:00am – 4:00pm: Fire the Fort Mackinac Cannon! Sign up for a chance at the Tourism Bureau booth.

9:00am – 5:00pm: Be an honorary fudge maker! Sign up for a chance at the Tourism Bureau booth.

9:00 am – 5:00pm: Fudge Quest! Follow the clues on this quest to find the “treasure boxes” and win prizes! More details at the Tourism Bureau booth. While supplies last.

9:00am – 8:00pm: 15-foot coloring mural at Windermere Point.

10:30am – 4:00 pm: Michigan Sugar Queen & Court visiting Original Murdick’s Fudge, May’s Candy Shop, Joann’s Fudge, Ryba’s Fudge Shops, Sanders Fudge & Candy Shop, and Kilwins Mackinac Island.

12:00pm: Fudge Festival Flavor of the year reveal at May’s Candy Shop!

12:00pm: Free Fudge Flights at May’s Candy Shop. Available to the first 25 participants.

12:30pm – 1:00pm: “Guess The Flavor” contest at Murray Hotel Fudge Company. First 10 correct guesses win a 1/2 lb fudge!

2:00pm – 7:00pm: Mystery Fudge Tasting at May’s Candy Shop – Join for a chance to win fudge and peanut brittle.

8:00pm: Movie & ice cream at Fort Mackinac. Ice cream, games, and Kid’s Quarters begin at 8, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory begins at 9. Sponsored by Doud’s Market & Mackinac Associates. Free event.

Sunday, August 27th, 2023

9:00am – 4:00pm: Fire the Fort Mackinac Cannon! Sign up for a chance at the Tourism Bureau booth.

9:00am – 5:00pm: Be an honorary fudge maker! Sign up for a chance at the Tourism Bureau booth.

9:00 am – 5:00pm: Fudge Quest! Follow the clues on this quest to find the “treasure boxes” and win prizes! More details at the Tourism Bureau booth. While supplies last.

9:00am – 8:00pm: 15-foot coloring mural at Windermere Point.

12:00pm: Fudge-o-lympics! Participating fudge shops compete in minute-to-win-it type games for Island bragging rights. Free event at Windermere Point.

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Family Fun Games at Windermere Point. Slow bike race, sugar sack relays, and more! Free event

Fest Date: August 25 - 27, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Mackinac Island, MI

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