How Much Fudge Is Made On Mackinac Island Everyday? It's National Fudge Day! Every year on June 16 we celebrate this sweet treat. And since Michigan is home to the Fudge Capital of the World, how much fudge is made every day on Mackinac Island? There are thousands of pounds of fudge created on the island every year during tourism season. How many? Ten thousand. That equals out to five tons of fudge every single day. According to MackinacIsland.com, Mackinac Island is the fudge capital of the world. The overall fan favorite when it comes to fudge flavor is basic chocolate. It's followed in popularity by double chocolate, caramel sea salt, chocolate peanut butter, turtle and pecan.