After three and a half sweet years, Rockford is saying goodbye to a local candy store.

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Taste Budz Candy Store in Rockford Closing

Taste Budz Candy, tucked into a strip mall on Algoma Avenue next to Great Lakes Fishing, has announced it will be closing its doors in mid-March 2026.

Taste Budz Candy via Facebook
Taste Budz Candy via Facebook
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The news came straight from the store's Facebook page, where the owners shared a heartfelt message with their customers:

After three and a half wonderful years, we will be closing our doors in mid-March 2026.

 

Thank you for supporting our small business and being part of our story. We are so grateful for this community and the memories we have made here.

Sweet Deals: What’s on Sale at Taste Budz

For candy lovers, this means one last chance to stock up as everything is now on sale!

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Taste Budz is offering everything from 20% to 50% off, and drinks are two for $5, giving everyone an opportunity to snag a sweet deal before it’s all gone.

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Taste Budz Candy via Facebook
Taste Budz Candy via Facebook
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The store carries everything from classic chocolate bars and gummy candies to imported treats and specialty items. You’ll also find a selection of gifts, including stuffed animals, pins, and stickers.

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If you’re worried about where to satisfy your sweet tooth after Taste Budz closes, you can still pick up Albanese gummies just two doors down at The Thumb Year-Round Garden Supply.

Final Days: Store Hours Before Closing

Until their final day, Taste Budz is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Make a trip before mid-March to enjoy the deals and say goodbye to this local candy store.

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