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A Century of Sweetness Since 1920

Four generations of Tacoma confectioners crafting the Northwest's most celebrated caramel apples — kettle-cooked on the same Savage Bros. mixer Floyd Marcoe wheeled into the shop a century ago.

Dora Marcoe outside the original Marcoe's Candy store on South M Street in Tacoma, circa 1935.
Dora Marcoe at the original Marcoe's Candy store, South M Street, Tacoma — circa 1935.
A tray of glossy sweet cream caramel apples, fresh from the Marcoe kitchen.
Sweet Cream Caramel, mixed in the old factory.
A tray of classic Marcoe hand-pulled suckers.
Hand-pulled suckers — another century-old Marcoe recipe.
Our History

A century of copper kettles and wooden spoons.

It started in a small Tacoma shop in the 1920s, where the scent of burnt sugar and sweet cream defined the neighborhood. The same tools, formulas, and techniques have been passed down four generations to ensure you taste the passion in every apple.

We believe in the Washington State Fair in the spring and fall, the snap of a fresh apple, and the earned trust of a family name that has meant quality for over 100 years.

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Inside the original Marcoe's Candy factory and store in Tacoma.
Inside the original Marcoe's Candy factory on South M Street, Tacoma.
Tradition in Motion

Where to Find Us

The Marcoe's Candy stand at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup.
Our stand at the Washington State Fair, Puyallup.

Washington State Fair

We have 9 booths that you can find our products at.

Special Order Requests

We don't sell individual apples online, but we do take on special orders for events, weddings, and corporate gifting when they line up with our season. Tell us what you have in mind.

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From the Archive

A century in photographs.

The Tacoma storefront, the basement kitchen, the fair stand, the family — moments pulled from four generations of Marcoe candy making.

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  • The original Marcoe's Candy store on South M Street in Tacoma.
  • Aunt Pat at the Marcoe candy counter.
  • An early Marcoe Candy stand at the Washington State Fair.
  • The Marcoe basement kitchen where every batch was hand-cooked.
  • The Marcoe Candy fair stand busy with customers.
  • The vintage Marcoe taffy puller, still in service.
  • A seasonal Marcoe Easter candy display.
  • Inside the Marcoe stand at the Washington State Fair.
  • Corn syrup tins in the Marcoe kitchen.
  • Marcoe candy counter — a moment from the Tacoma store.
  • The vintage Marcoe's Candy fair trailer.
  • Trays of hand-pulled Marcoe suckers.
  • Behind the counter at the Marcoe fair stand.
  • Inside the original Marcoe's Candy store in Tacoma.
  • Caramel apples lined up at the Marcoe fair stand.
  • Aunt Pat with a tray of fresh Marcoe candy.