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 Independence Day with America’s Top Island
Mackinac Island has garnered an impressive collection of accolades, including the latest, from USA TODAY. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Independence Day with America’s Top Island
Picnic or BBQ, Order Our Sweets for Summer Fun
Summer picnics, 4th of July BBQs, weddings or corporate events — we’ve got you covered for any occasion. … [Read more...] about Picnic or BBQ, Order Our Sweets for Summer Fun
The Most Fun Fudge Makers
The fudge of all fudge! https://youtube.com/shorts/TkTU5zavkWo Follow Ashley Kix on Instagram @ashleykix … [Read more...] about The Most Fun Fudge Makers
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!
Original Murdick’s Fudge Featured on GMA
Ginger Zee from “Good Morning America” visits charming Mackinac Island and tours Original Murdick’s Fudge. How Mackinac Island came together during the pandemic … [Read more...] about Original Murdick’s Fudge Featured on GMA
New Flavor – Penuche
What sets penuche apart from other fudge flavors is the brown sugar. Most fudge is made with white sugar. The all-natural ingredients of brown sugar, milk, butter and vanilla result in a taste reminiscent of caramel. Order some penuche today! Order Fudge … [Read more...] about New Flavor – Penuche
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!
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
The Sweetest Corporate, Wedding & Personal Gifts
If you want to give something sweet and different, look no further! You can customize your Original Murdick’s Fudge handcrafted fudge package to include exactly what you need to satisfy all sweet lovers cravings. Call (906) 643-9616 or email us for details on custom, wedding, event, and corporate gift orders. … [Read more...] about The Sweetest Corporate, Wedding & Personal Gifts
Carriage Tours Are Back on Mackinac Island
Photography by Bruce LaPine Carriage Tours have returned to Mackinac Island! For your safety, there is plastic between the rows of seats and the rows only constitute people from the same family or household. We are so excited for your visit! … [Read more...] about Carriage Tours Are Back on Mackinac Island
Happy Mother’s Day
eGift cards are available for purchase for Mother’s Day or to celebrate any occasion. eGift cards may be redeemed online as soon as we are able to open for the season. We appreciate your loyalty and patronage and look forward to providing Sweet Fudge Soon. Follow us on our website or on social media for the latest news of our store opening. Order Gift Cards … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day
Custom Corporate Gifts
It's time to thank your clients and business associates with a special holiday gift. Give the sweetest made in Michigan treat. Original Murdick’s Fudge fresh from Mackinac Island. Order now for special corporate savings ...delivery from Mackinac Island to any home or business. Corporate gifting is proven to strengthen business relationships. Remember your clients with a box of Original … [Read more...] about Custom Corporate Gifts
We’re Divulging Our Secret Ingredients (Kind Of) In Mackinac Island’s Most Famous Fudge
We’re divulging our Original Murdick's Fudge secret ingredients today! It’s … (drum roll, please!) … it’s two heaping scoopfuls of tradition and technique! And what better time to share some of that with you than now, during this the most traditional season of the year – the Sweet Holidays on Mackinac Island? You can pretty much find the main ingredients of fudge online or in cookbooks. And … [Read more...] about We’re Divulging Our Secret Ingredients (Kind Of) In Mackinac Island’s Most Famous Fudge
Wedding Favors In Lots Of Fudge Flavors — And More — Now Available From Original Murdick’s Fudge
Wedding Sweets Brochure (PDF) Our sweets consultants at Original Murdick's Fudge are starting to hear those wedding bells ring, ring, ring, as wedding season approaches. According to wedding-industry statistics, the most popular month for weddings is June. August, May, July, September and October follow June as the months in which most weddings occur, in order of popularity. Most wedding … [Read more...] about Wedding Favors In Lots Of Fudge Flavors — And More — Now Available From Original Murdick’s Fudge
Less Is More: We Skip The Additives To Create Mackinac Island’s Famous All-Natural Fudge
It’s good to be different. In fact, for Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island, it’s downright delicious to be different. One of the things people tell us over and over again is how they appreciate that we don’t use additives in our sweet treats. All flavors of Murdick's famous Mackinac Island fudge are handmade with all-natural and gluten-free ingredients, many of them come to us from … [Read more...] about Less Is More: We Skip The Additives To Create Mackinac Island’s Famous All-Natural Fudge
Original Murdick’s Fudge Vows To Offer The Perfect Wedding Favors And SweetBar Options – Fresh From Mackinac Island
Wedding bells seem to be ringing on a regular basis this season. And Murdick's "sweets for sweethearts" have never been more plentiful or delicious. According to wedding-industry statistics, the most popular month for weddings is June. August, May, July, September and October follow June as the months in which most weddings occur, in order of popularity. And those are exactly the months that we … [Read more...] about Original Murdick’s Fudge Vows To Offer The Perfect Wedding Favors And SweetBar Options – Fresh From Mackinac Island
dbusiness Magazine’s Century Club: Original Murdick’s Fudge Evolves To Thrive 100 Years And Beyond
This article appeared in the March/April 2015 issue of Hour Media's dbusiness magazine. Thank you, dbusiness, for showcasing our historic company and its Pure Michigan heritage! SWEET SALES Mackinac Island’s The Original Murdick’s Fudge has survived for 128 years by focusing on what it does best – using quality ingredients, avoiding artificial additives, and employing just the right … [Read more...] about dbusiness Magazine’s Century Club: Original Murdick’s Fudge Evolves To Thrive 100 Years And Beyond
