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Original Murdick's Fudge

Mackinac Island, Michigan

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The Fall Season Brings Another Accolade to Mackinac Island

MACKINAC ISLAND VOTED ONE OF THE 2023 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN FALL BY USA TODAY 10 BEST READER'S CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD CONTEST. "Fall is Mackinac Island's sweetest secret." Beautiful Mackinac Island has been voted by USA Today 10 Best Reader's Choice as one of the Top 10 Places to Visit in the U.S. During Fall for the beautiful scenery, fantastic weather, and wealth of seasonal … [Read more...] about The Fall Season Brings Another Accolade to Mackinac Island

A Look Back at Mackinac Island in 1887 – America’s Second National Park

Original Murdick's Fudge was the first fudge maker on Mackinac Island. Today we celebrate 136 years of our family business with a historic fudge flavor. Above: When Original Murdick's Fudge opened the first candy shop on Mackinac Island in 1887, Mackinac Island was a National Park. The island was a Midwest destination, according to MLive, "Fort-stationed soldiers built carriage roads … [Read more...] about A Look Back at Mackinac Island in 1887 – America’s Second National Park

Celebrate the Best Island with Mackinac’s Best Fudge!

Mackinac island voted the top island in the continental u.s. in this year's travel + leisure world's best awards. “What a different place to visit,” one voter said. “It’s like its own little world.” Iconic Mackinac Island has been a popular escape for generations. Now, visitors from across the globe have named charming and beautiful Mackinac Island their favorite place to get away, putting … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Best Island with Mackinac’s Best Fudge!

Mackinac Island in Full Bloom

On Mackinac Island's Main Street, the scent of lilacs and fudge fill the air. The history of the island's lilacs goes back as far as the history of the island's fudge. Lilacs are not native to Mackinac — they were brought by European immigrants about 200 years ago and have flourished ever since. The weather on Mackinac Island is perfectly suited for handcrafting perfect fudge and growing healthy, … [Read more...] about Mackinac Island in Full Bloom

It’s The Cherries!

Back by popular demand. It's The Cherries! Cherry blossom trees are blooming and our fudge kitchen is celebrating spring with traverse city cherry fudge. Did you know Traverse City, Michigan is the cherry capital of the world? The Grand Traverse Region possesses the specific conditions for growing cherry trees to their full potential: sandy soil, rolling hills and the cooling and heating … [Read more...] about It’s The Cherries!

National Mom & Pop Business Day – Thank You For Supporting Our Family’s Business

What do you get when you mix sail-making expertise with confectionary skills? One great northern Michigan fudge business that has stayed the course for more than 133 years. The Murdick family arrived in the United States from Germany in the 1800s. Father-and-son sail makers, Henry and Jerome "Rome" Murdick, were commissioned to create canvas awnings for the new Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. … [Read more...] about National Mom & Pop Business Day – Thank You For Supporting Our Family’s Business

A Perfect Pair: Valentine’s Day and Chocolate

Why is chocolate synonymous with the day of love? Giving loved ones chocolate for Valentine's Day has been a time-honored tradition in the US for over a century. Chocolate enhances your mood, and we've learned, has great health benefits — the darker the chocolate, the better it is for you! At Original Murdick's Fudge we know that people simply love the taste of our rich, chocolate fudge — and love … [Read more...] about A Perfect Pair: Valentine’s Day and Chocolate

Even in Chilly Months, Our Fudge Kitchen is Warm

OUR ONLINE STORE IS NOW OPEN FOR ORDERS YEAR-ROUND. SURPRISE FRIENDS AND FAMILY — SEND THEM SWEETS TODAY! What a fantastic view! The Straits of Mackinac are a stunning sight even in the wintertime. Mackinac island might be covered with a blanket of snow, but Original Murdick's Fudge is busy — now making fudge year-round! The popular Northern Michigan summer vacation destination becomes … [Read more...] about Even in Chilly Months, Our Fudge Kitchen is Warm

Ring in the New Year with Fudge, Sweet Fudge

OUR ONLINE SHOP IS NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND We are grateful for your business, and you have been heard! By popular demand, Original Murdick’s Fudge will be making handmade old-fashioned sweets all year long. Order Fudge Now Giving Back to the Community ORIGINAL MURDICK’S FUDGE IS PROUD TO OFFER SUPPORT WHEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE IN NEED Original Murdick’s Fudge is passionate about … [Read more...] about Ring in the New Year with Fudge, Sweet Fudge

Get Ahead of Your Holiday Gift Ordering Today

Send an unforgettable taste of Mackinac Island to friends, family and clients. Choose from an array of Original Murdick’s Fudge gift boxes. Beautifully packaged, this is a sweet Pure Michigan gift presentation that is sure to “Wow!” We can help you customize your order! ORDER NOW Promotion is only available for online orders. … [Read more...] about Get Ahead of Your Holiday Gift Ordering Today

We Are Thankful for You

Meet Gideon. He knows how to enjoy fudge. This holiday season we are thankful for Gideon’s Mom, Sam — and all of our Original Murdick’s Fudge employees and their families — as well as our wonderful customers. Sending well wishes and gratitude from our busy fudge kitchen on Mackinac Island to all of the fudge lovers (of all ages) we delight in serving. Have a safe and sweet holiday, and enjoy … [Read more...] about We Are Thankful for You

Michigan Maple Walnut with the GIVETHANKS code

In recent years, Maple has been challenging pumpkin spice for fall flavor supremacy. But in Michigan, where maple syrup is tree-tapped fresh from the Upper Peninsula, we have a clear winner. Original Murdick’s Fudge’s famous Michigan Maple Walnut flavor is what Pure Michigan is all about. Try it for free and see if you are on Team Maple. At checkout, use promo code GIVETHANKS from November … [Read more...] about Michigan Maple Walnut with the GIVETHANKS code

Holiday Cranberry

Cranberries are a traditional trimming for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is widely believed that the Native Americans shared cranberries with the settlers at the first Thanksgiving dinner in 1621. Continue this tradition in your home by featuring the festive colors of our light pink fudge dotted with chunks of deep, red cranberry. Cut up into bite-size pieces, loved ones will go for seconds … [Read more...] about Holiday Cranberry