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Celebrate a Tasty Treat at Mackinac Island's Fudge Festival

October 1st-3rd, 2026

Fudge! This wonderful, sweet, silky creation is known on Mackinac Island. And so it’s time to celebrate. The Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates this delight with music and activities. Plus fudge!

  1. 6-8pm – Fudge-tastic Trivia at Community Hall- 

Here's what happened in 2025:

Daily

  • Perimeter Bike Tours with CAP Excursions. Call (954) 895-0746 for availability.
  • Chad’s Wonderful Walking Tour– Learn more about Mackinac Island. Call (906) 430-4977 for availability.
  • Fudge Demonstrations at Joann’s Fudge, Kilwins Mackinac Island, May’s Candy Shop, Original Murdick’s Fudge, Ryba’s Fudge Shops, and Sanders Fudge & Candy Shop.
  • 9am-1pm – Sign-up to Fire the Fort Mackinac Cannon. Sign-up at the Tourism Bureau Booth- 7274 Main St. Must be 13 or older to sign-up.
  • 9am-5pm – Be an honorary fudge maker with this hands on experience. Sign up at the Tourism Bureau Booth.
  • 9am-5pm – 15 foot coloring mural at Windemere Point- 7894 Main St.
  • 12-5pm Thursday and 10am-5pm Friday & Saturday – Fudge Quest. Follow the clues then claim your prize at the Tourism Bureau Booth.
  • 12:30-1pm on Friday & Saturday – “Sweet Mystery Challenge” at the Murray Hotel-  7260 Main St. Be one of the first 10 participants to guess the flavor of selected fudge, and win a 1/2 pound fudge coupon. 
  • 3pm – Cannon Firing at Fort Mackinac- 7127 Huron Rd.
  • 7pm – Campfire S’mores with Ryba’s Fudge at Island House Hotel- 6966 Main St. Available while supplies last.
  • 8pm – Nighttime walking tours with Nocturnal Excursions. Meet across the street from Doud’s Market- 7200 Main St. 20% off tour price. Call or email for availability: (231) 222-5680 or info@nocturnalexcursions.com.

Thursday

  • 6-8pm – Fudge-tastic Trivia at Community Hall- 7358 Market St.

Friday

  • 2pm – Fudge Tales with third-generation fudge maker, Gregg Callewaert, at Ryba’s Fudge Shop Mall Store (near Arnold Transit – 99 N. State St., St. Ignace)
  • 5:30-7:30pm – West Michigan Bootscooters Dancing in the Street at Community Hall. Free event.
  • 6pm – Kick-Off Keg Tapping at Island House Hotel. Join the ceremonial tapping of the keg.
  • 8-11pm – Live Music featuring the Kielbasa Kings at Mary’s Bistro Draught House- 7463 Main St.  

Saturday

  • 10am-2pm – Coffee sampling with Drummond Island Coffee Co. at Little Luxuries- 7372 Main St. 
  • 12pm – Photo opp with Michigan Sugar Queen and court at Murray Hotel.
  • 2:30pm – Photo opp with Michigan Sugar Queen and court at Ryba’s Fudge Shop.
  • 3pm – Photo opp with Michigan Sugar Queen and court at Sanders- 7330 Main St.
  • 3:30pm – Photo opp with Michigan Sugar Queen and court at Joann’s Fudge Shop- 7309 Main St.
  • 4pm – Photo opp with Michigan Sugar Queen and court at Kilwin’s – 7416 Main St.
  • 6pm – Macktoberfest Main Event at Ice House BBQ- 6966 Main St. Experience the spirit of Bavaria and celebrate fall on Mackinac Island.
  • 8-11pm – Live Music featuring Emily Kenyon at Mary’s Bistro Draught House. 

Stay tuned for information on the 2026 Mackinac Island Fudge Festival!

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For more information on the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival, please contact the event organizer:

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

7274 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757

(906) 847-3783

mackinacisland.org

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