May's Candy Shop

May's Candy Shop Candy makers since 1881
Permanently closed on Mackinac Island in 2025
Relocating TBD…
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May's Candy Shop is a family business that started in 1881 in Atchison, KS. The business moved up to Mackinac Island, MI in the 1930s, and is still owned and operated by 3rd generation candymaker Marvin May. With five generation of candymakers in total, the tradition of "Famous Mackinac Fudge ®" still lives on.

A special message to our fans and customers:Earlier this past winter after careful consideration, my brother and I decid...
04/25/2025

A special message to our fans and customers:

Earlier this past winter after careful consideration, my brother and I decided to officially step away from candy making on Mackinac Island. We have spent a huge part of our lives operating the family business and will forever have immense pride for what we accomplished at May’s Candy Shop, especially the years working with our sister, Tienne and with our dad, Marvin. The building is now in the hands of Anthony Trayser and we look forward to seeing what his future plans are for the location.

We want to express an enormous thank you to everyone who have supported our family over each and every generation. We’re very grateful to our customers and friends who have let us into their lives to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with a variety of fudge flavors and old fashioned candies. It has been a pleasure making candy for all ages, young and old, and talking about our candy making process to people from around the world who have visited Mackinac Island. It’s been an honor serving all of you these past many years ❤️❤️❤️

~ Heather May

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
12/25/2024

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Some news for those planning to visit next Fall!
12/17/2024

Some news for those planning to visit next Fall!

Sweet news! 🍁🍫 The Fall Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island has been reimagined for even more fun and flavor! Join us this October 2-4, 2025 for fudge-filled festivities, seasonal treats, and cozy fall vibes. Save the date—it’s going to be a fall fudge filled fun time! 🎉

https://www.mackinacisland.org/fudge-festival/

Wishing everyone the SWEETEST Saturday on our last day open for the season!! Stop by the store today for a free fudge sa...
10/19/2024

Wishing everyone the SWEETEST Saturday on our last day open for the season!! Stop by the store today for a free fudge sample before we close for the season 🩵🩵🩵

We’ve run out of fudge 😫 unfortunately we’re low on stock and will be closed for the next two days to fill our trays bac...
10/16/2024

We’ve run out of fudge 😫 unfortunately we’re low on stock and will be closed for the next two days to fill our trays back up. We hope to see you all again on Friday, October 18!

This is the last weekend to order online! We still have fudge and merchandise available on our website ~ Last day to ord...
10/04/2024

This is the last weekend to order online! We still have fudge and merchandise available on our website ~ Last day to order is this Sunday, October 6 ✨🩵🤍

Lots of fresh brittles and fudge being made today in the shop! Stop by and try any flavor of fudge ✨
09/28/2024

Lots of fresh brittles and fudge being made today in the shop! Stop by and try any flavor of fudge ✨

One final hours change: we now close every day at 6PM, and are closed on Sundays. Who’s ready for the Fall Season? 🍁🍂
09/16/2024

One final hours change: we now close every day at 6PM, and are closed on Sundays. Who’s ready for the Fall Season? 🍁🍂

Officially starting Fall Hours this week 🩵💙
09/04/2024

Officially starting Fall Hours this week 🩵💙

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
08/31/2024

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

Introducing our Fudge Festival Flavor of 2024: ✨DARK SKY FUDGE ✨This flavor is dark chocolate fudge filled with dark cho...
08/24/2024

Introducing our Fudge Festival Flavor of 2024: ✨DARK SKY FUDGE ✨

This flavor is dark chocolate fudge filled with dark chocolate Oreo cookies and topped with dark chocolate chips 🤎

Dark Sky fudge is a celebration of the night sky and all of the dark sky parks in Northern Michigan where we can enjoy a beautiful view of the stars.

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7351 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI
49757

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