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7 Cotton Candy Makers That Give You a Festival Right at Home

These are sure to make you feel like a kid again.

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Everyone has a cherished memory of eating cotton candy, whether that's at a county fair or the bleachers of a sports game. If you've ever though it would be fun to make it yourself, you're not wrong - it's the best! Take a look at our favorite cotton candy making machines and finally give it a go.

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Best Overall

Vinmax Commercial Cotton Candy Machine

Editor’s Choice
Vinmax Commercial Cotton Candy Machine

If you truly want to feel like you've gone for a weekend at the state fair, this is our pick. The colorful cart adds a touch of whimsy and fun to this machine that can crank out three servings of cotton in one minute! Highly efficient and perfect for parties, this one is our hands down favorite. 

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Best for Beginners

The Candery Premium Cotton Candy Machine

The Candery Premium Cotton Candy Machine

If you're looking for a tabletop option that's easy to get started without too much cotton candy making knowledge, we love the Candery's beginner-friendly machine. The stainless steel bowl as well as this plastic bowl guard keep things clean so that even the kids can join in the fun of spinning sugar! 

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Best Complete Kit

Carnus Cotton Candy Maker

Carnus Cotton Candy Maker

If you're hoping to open the box and get right to it, the Carnus is your pick. Complete with a set of paper cotton candy cones and five colorful flavors of sugar in easy, resealable packs, this is the best way to get started on your cotton candy making adventures. 

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Budget Buy

MARIDA Cotton Candy Machine

MARIDA Cotton Candy Machine

This adorable (and affordable!) little machine is the perfect holiday or birthday gift. Small enough that it doesn't take up much counter space and easy enough for a new-to-cotton-candy maker to use without difficulty, we like this one for a go-to Secret Santa gift. 

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Great for Kids

Kyutie Retro Cotton Candy Maker

Kyutie Retro Cotton Candy Maker

How great is this for a kiddo's birthday party? Safe for little ones to make their own cotton candy if they're up for it, but simple and quick enough for grown-ups to churn out treats while keeping an eye on things, the miniature cart is ideal for adding some extra fun to any party. 

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Best Compact Commercial Machine

Display4top Tabletop Commercial Electric Cotton Candy Machine

Display4top Tabletop Commercial Electric Cotton Candy Machine

Capable of making up to four servings in under a minute, this is the cotton candy maker to feed a crowd. In addition to the high yield of this machine, there is also an LED light and music display so you can really feel like you're at the fair. 

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Best for Long-Term Use

Vivo Electric Commercial Cotton Candy Machine

Vivo Electric Commercial Cotton Candy Machine

With a big enough drum to keep plenty of candy floss going at once, this is the perfect machine for mixing and matching colors. Incredibly sturdy with an excellent performance for hours of use, if you're looking to be the person at the neighborhood block party serving everyone cotton candy, this one's for you. 

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Mary O'Brien is a commerce editor for Hearst Magazines based in northern Virginia. When she's not scouring the internet for the best deals and shopping trends, she is over-caffeinated with her nose in a book.
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