National Fudge Day: History, Facts & Insights

This is an in-depth look at all the must-know facts about National Fudge Day (2024) 🗓️ that no one tells you about. National Fudge Day is celebrated on June 16th.

Among the information you’ll find below: the history of National Fudge Day, activities to do on and how to observe this holiday, as well as cool facts you may want to know about National Fudge Day.

📅 What day is National Fudge Day 2024?

In 2024, National Fudge Day is on Friday, June 16th. It is the 3rd Friday in June; in 2024, it is Sunday. There are until the next observance. You also can learn all the cool details and facts about June 16, 2023, that you might not be aware of.

Have you ever heard someone exclaim “Oh, fudge!” when they made a mistake? Fudge, a sweet and creamy treat, is believed to have been created unintentionally, just like other accidental inventions such as the Slinky, Post-It notes, potato chips, and penicillin. Legend has it that a confectioner made a mistake while making caramel and ended up with the delectable treat we know as fudge. On June 16, known as “National Fudge Day,” we celebrate this happy accident. Fudge also has a connection to female scholars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Recipes for fudge spread rapidly among students at women’s colleges like Vassar, Wellesley, and Smith. In fact, in 1890, a student at Vassar made a whopping 30 pounds of fudge for the Vassar Senior Auction!

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👍 Why Is National Fudge Day Important

Chocolate is perhaps the most well-known fudge flavor since chocolate is so generally adored. Apart from chocolate and its variants (chocolate peanut butter, chocolate mint, chocolate cherry, chocolate walnut, German chocolate), there’s pumpkin pie, maple walnut, vanilla, coconut, blueberry, cherry, raspberry cheesecake, cookie dough, gingerbread, amaretto, Kahlua… need we go on? To summarize, unless you had your sweet tooth excised by a dentist at an early age, you’ll be able to select a flavor of fudge that appeals to you.

Fudge has a reputation for being picky and difficult to produce, maybe because it is more closely related to candy than to other desserts like cookies or cakes. That might be due to its late-nineteenth-century origins, when it was commonly cooked on a wood-fired stove without the use of candy thermometers. Nowadays, we have exact temperature control, precise measurement, and ingredients like corn syrup, marshmallow fluff, and condensed milk that make making fudge a breeze.

Unlike other seasonal treats (such as crawfish, Hatch chiles, corn on the cob, and pumpkin-spiced lattes), fudge is acceptable and appealing all year. Sure, there are seasonal flavors, but one of the appeals of this treat is that it is suitable for both summer and winter; as a gift, a party offering, a potluck contribution, or simply as a bite-sized dessert that will truly satisfy with its richness. And did you know that fudge freezes quite well? That means you can make a large batch of your favorite flavor, split it up, and stash it under the TV dinners and frozen peas for those occasions (like, say, a typical Tuesday) when you need something sweet.

🙂 How To Observe National Fudge Day

⚡ Give someone the gift of fudge
Treating yourself is always a great feeling, but just imagine the joy of receiving a gift box filled with handmade fudge. Making a double batch takes no more time than making a single batch, so why not keep half for yourself and share the rest with a friend or loved one? You can even bring some to work or gift it to places like fire stations or nursing homes to spread some sweetness and happiness. If you’re worried about the process of melting sugar over open heat, don’t fret. Most fudge stores are more than happy to ship their delicious product worldwide. In fact, you can even choose a variety pack with different flavors to try out.

⚡ Plan a trip to Mackinac’s Fudge Festival
Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a small island that covers an area of 4.35 square miles and is home to only about 500 residents. Surprisingly, despite its small population, the island boasts over a dozen fudge businesses. This famous fudge destination doesn’t limit its festivities to National Fudge Day. Each year, many people flock to Vermont to witness the fudge-making process, indulge in fudge-infused drinks crafted by local mixologists, participate in a sugar sack relay race, or hunt for hidden “golden tickets” inside fudge boxes, which grant lucky winners a free vacation package. This event takes place in April, giving you ample time to secure tickets and perhaps put in some extra hours on the elliptical to get in shape.

⚡ Dish out some ice cream
What is that? On National Fudge Day, ice cream? Yes, indeed. Because hot fudge sauce isn’t complete without fudge. This sauce, poured over ice cream and topped with whipped cream, is essentially the same as regular fudge, except it doesn’t harden – a mistake turned into a delicious creation! Before fudge was invented, the only options for topping ice cream were plain chocolate sauce and fruit sauces. While there’s nothing wrong with a strawberry sundae, we can credit the early fudge makers for giving us this iconic American ice cream delight.

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