Over the past 120 years, cotton candy has grown from a small town treat into a global phenomenon. It has a special place in our hearts because eating it often brings us back to childhood memories of good times and nostalgia. Cotton candy is a beloved treat found all over America at most state and county fairs, but this article will introduce you to the history of cotton candy. Cotton candy has been putting smiles on people’s faces since the late 1800s and has, over 100 years after its invention, become a staple in American culture.

Cotton candy as we know it was first created in 1897 when a dentist named William Morrison joined forces with a confectioner by the name of John C. Wharton.  Together, the duo created a machine that spun heated sugar through a screen, creating the floss-like texture that we all know and love.