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Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – October 2 – 4, 2025

Calling all Fudgies!!!

Experience the magic of autumn at the newly re-imagined Fall Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island, taking place October 2-4.

This year’s festival blends the island’s iconic fudge with fall-themed festivities sure to delight the biggest fall and fudge fanatics. Wander the charming streets lined with fall decor, enjoy scenic bike rides through vibrant foliage, and savor the sweet flavors that make Mackinac Island famous.

Whether you’re a fudge foodie or simply looking for a cozy fall getaway, this weekend promises unforgettable memories.

For more than a century, Mackinac Island’s fudge has been an institution that’s become famous worldwide. Fudge devotees are known as “fudgies” – a term that is also synonymous with Northern Michigan tourists. Most people don’t need an excuse to indulge in a piece or two of creamy, decadent fudge.

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Mackinac Island Fudge Festival – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Fudge, heated in a copper kettle is poured onto the marble slab and allowed to cool and thicken at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Carnel uses a long paddle to stir and smooth the fudge as it cools on the marble slab at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Aaron works the mixture around the table with a large paddle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island
Carnel shapes the fudge into a long loaf to the delight of mesmerized audience inside the shop and outside the window at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Another pour of a fresh batch of Mackinac Island Fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge.
Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Aaron heats the fudge in the large copper kettle at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
Fudge begins to cool at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
This a a batch of penuche pecan fudge that Aaron is slicing in front of a audience of onlookers at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A sign displaying the variety of flavors of fudge at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
The loaf of fudge is cut into slices ready to place in the display window at Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island.
A wide variety of slices of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop.
Slabs of fudge at Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge
Pouring a fresh batch of fudge at May&#039;s Candy Shop
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Ryba&#039;s Fudge Shops
Pink Pony Fudge Martini - Stop in the Pink Pony from 3-5pm Friday &amp; Saturday for a specialty Pink Pony Fudge Martini! Serving this specialty beverage with Original Murdick&#039;s Fudge and Joann&#039;s Fudge of Mackinac Island in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival this weekend!
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Mackinac Island Wedding Show – Mission Point Resort – October 5, 2025

Join us on Sunday, October 5 for the 2025 Mackinac Island Wedding Show at Mission Point Resort to discover what your dream wedding looks like!

This popular wedding event is the perfect time to find everything you need to plan your special day at Mission Point!

At the Mackinac Island Wedding Show, you, your fiancé and your families can meet face-to-face with local vendors and island experts who will guide you through the logistics and details of planning an island wedding. This includes florists, DJs, photographers, ferries, fudge companies, officiants, etc. All vendors attending the show are local and familiar with Mackinac Island.

You cannot afford to miss this unique destination wedding experience on your journey to one of the most fabulous days of your life!

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Grand Hotel History Weekend – October 9 – 11, 2026

Grand Hotel History Weekend

Available Friday, October 9, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026

You’re invited to journey through time at Grand Hotel’s 17th annual History Weekend and learn the story behind the hotel’s iconic wooden structure built in 1887. Enjoy engaging presentations, guided tours, and special activities that highlight the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped Grand Hotel’s legacy. With brilliant fall colors, crisp island air, and a relaxed pace, autumn is one of the most enchanting times to experience Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily 
  • All resort amenities  
  • Friday evening Welcome Reception 
  • Saturday morning History Lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz 
  • Saturday afternoon History Lecture 
  • Admission to Fort Mackinac (one visit per room, per weekend)

About Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian at Grand Hotel

Named an Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year, Bob Tagatz is a natural storyteller. He will intrigue you with information about the hotel’s history and how the Island and the hotel came to be what they are today.

This History Weekend package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.  

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Legacy Five at Grand Hotel – October 11 – 13, 2026

Legacy Five

Available Sunday, October 11, 2026 – Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Celebrate two days of uplifting music at Grand Hotel with the dynamic and acclaimed Legacy Five. Renowned for their rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and vibrant stage presence, Legacy Five has become one of the leading voices in Southern Gospel and Christian music. Their sound blends tradition with contemporary warmth, creating performances that are deeply moving.

The group features:

Lee Black — Tenor, known for his smooth, soaring vocals

Scott Fowler — Lead, a founding member with a signature heartfelt delivery

Jake Losen — Baritone, bringing depth and balance to the ensemble

John Epley — Bass, celebrated for his resonant, commanding tone

Tim Parton — Pianist, offering artistry and emotion at the keyboard

 

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Legacy Five Concert Sunday evening in Theatre
  • Monday evening concert in the Theatre
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

The Legacy Five Concert package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.

About Legacy Five

This October, we look forward to welcoming Legacy Five back to the Grand stage. When the legendary cathedral quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern gospel quartet singing. Legacy Five was organized and had their official debut in January 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since that day, they have made a major mark on the Southern gospel music world. Immediately, audiences responded overwhelmingly to their four-part harmony and their ability to effectively communicate the message of Christ. Since the quartet’s formation, they have established and maintained a firm place at the top of Christian music. To learn more about Legacy Five, follow their Facebook page or visit their website.

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Grand Hotel – Cork & Fork Culinary Weekend – October 16 -18, 2026

Grand Hotel - Cork and Fork

Available Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026

We invite you to experience the 2026 Cork & Fork Culinary Weekend. This year will bring an extraordinary culinary journey celebrating The Flavors That Built America in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary.

This celebrated weekend shines a spotlight on the creativity and talent of exceptional female chefs from across the country. Guided by this year’s theme, The Flavors That Built America, our chefs will craft a menu that spans the nation’s diverse culinary landscape from coastal to heartland, from humble beginnings to haute cuisine. Each course will honor the ingredients, stories, and pioneering spirit that have shaped 250 years of American independence, innovation, and community.

Complementing these inspired creations, guests will explore exceptional global wines thoughtfully paired with each course, along with curated cheese tastings that highlight the art of pairing and balance. Together, these experiences tell a story of connection and how food and wine have brought people together in America across generations, cultures, and continents to share in the enduring joy of the table.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday welcome reception
  • Custom welcome amenity
  • Saturday cooking event
  • Saturday afternoon wine tasting
  • Special Saturday reception and dinner with wine pairings
  • Sunday morning brunch and panel discussion
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

The Cork & Fork Culinary Weekend package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

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Late-Summer Color Tour – Walkway Garden at Hotel Iroquois

JUST A REMINDER: While you are waiting for the fall color season to arrive, the late-summer color is spectacular on Mackinac Island. Here’s a late-summer glimpse of the walkway garden at the Hotel Iroquois on the Beach. (Bonus: the weather forecast for this weekend is looking great for a late-summer color tour of Mackinac Island.)

Walkway Garden at Hotel Iroquois – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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JUST A REMINDER: While you are waiting for the fall color season to arrive, the late-summer color is spectacular on Mackinac Island. Here&#039;s a late-summer glimpse of the walkway garden at the Hotel Iroquois on the Beach. (Bonus: the weather forecast for this weekend is looking great for a late-summer color tour of Mackinac Island.)
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
Late-summer color in the walkway garden...
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