★ Cackalacky Means "Tradition, Innovation, And Fun!" 

Cackalacky® isn't just a "sauce." It's a feeling, a story, and a point of pride. Born in the heart of North Carolina and celebrated nationwide, Cackalacky® blends tradition, innovation, and fun into every product, every experience, and every community we touch. 

We call it "Famously Original" — because life doesn't need to be bland. It deserves flavor, character, and perhaps even a smattering of Southern bawdiness. That's what Cackalacky® brings to the table.


★ From Campfire Sauce to Cultural Flavor

Around the turn of the century, in a time when grocery aisles were dominated by multinational brands and few offered local spirit or soul, a group of friends and family gathered around a campfire with one simple idea: Make great sauce that feels like home — bold, genuine, and unforgettable. 

That original premium hot sauce sparked something bigger. So, we trademarked the name Cackalacky®, launched the website, wrote a song, created a mascot, and hit the road — sharing our sauce, our story, and our joy with everyone we met!


★ More Than Sauce — A Full-blown Lifestyle Brand

What started with a single bottle of sauce has grown into a whole world of Cackalacky® products and experiences, including: 

• 🔥 Pepper Sauces & BBQ Sauces
• 🥜 Seasonings & Snack Nuts
• 🍻 Craft Beer & Spiritus Goods
• ☕ Specialty Coffees
• 👕 Apparel, Gear, Self-Care Products, Stickers & Outdoor Goods
• 🍔 Restaurant Menus & Food Service Items
• 🎉 Events, Sponsorships, and Community Collaborations
  
  

★ Where You May Have Seen Us

Over the years, Cackalacky® has gained attention far beyond our home state, including features on Food Network, NPR, Comedy Central, ABC, The Washington Post, Southern Living, and Bon Appetit, Our State Magazine and beyond.

Our products also show up in unexpected places — from concession stands at major sporting events like the the US Open and the NFL's official Super Bowl Tailgate Party to collaborations with beloved partners like:

• Cheerwine (Cackalacky® Cheerwine® Sweet Sauce)  
• Deere & Company (John Deere Salted Peanuts)
• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Carolina Tar Heels® BBQ Sauce)
• Biscuitville® (Cackalacky® Cheerwine® House Dippin' Sauce)
• Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken (Cackalacky® Cheerwine Sauced Fried Chicken Sandwich)

These partnerships are more than business — they're cultural signifiers that root Cackalacky® in the rhythms of Southern life.


★ Rooted in North Carolina, Loved Everywhere

Cackalacky® is proudly made in North Carolina, USA. Every bottle, jar, can, and piece of gear connects back to local farmers, producers, brewers, roasters, suppliers, and makers across the state. 

Every purchase helps keep real jobs in real communities — honoring the people who make our brand possible. 

When you buy Cackalacky®, you're not just buying a bottle, a can, a hat, a shirt, or a bag — you're helping support: 

• Local jobs
• Family-owned operations
• A creative, independent Southern economy

We believe the best flavors come from real places and real people — and that's something no big corporation can fake.


★ Our Philosophy

We don't just make products — we shape memorable experiences.

Tradition grounds us.

Innovation energizes us.

Fun drives everything we do!

That's the thread that connects our earliest sauces to today's diverse lineup — and it's what draws Cackalacky® fans into a community, not just a customer list.


★ A Few Of Our Logos From Over The Years

★ Why Famously Original® Matters

"Famously Original" means:

• Flavor & products that stands out
• Stories worth sharing
• A brand that feels like home
• A community that feels like family

It's not a tagline — it's a way of life.

★ More Than Food — A Culture
Cackalacky® has always been about more than what's on your plate. Music, art, storytelling, and humor have been part of our DNA since day one.

Over the years, our famously original "Cackalacky Song" has been sung everywhere from music festivals to grocery store parking lots — even on NPR. Our brand has inspired posters, music, artwork, apparel, and a growing cast of characters led by Cackalacky Jack®, our fearless pepper-headed mascot.

It's all part of the same idea: Great flavor should be fun!


★ Certifications & Affiliations

Cackalacky, Inc. is a family owned and operated SBA-certified Small Business that is headquartered in Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA. We are proud to be members and affiliates of North Carolina Department of Agriculture's "Got To Be NC;" The Carolina Foods Industry Council; The North Carolina Specialty Foods Association; and, the Collegiate Licensing Company and more. We proudly utilize multiple SQF-certified & FDA-inspected contract facilities throughout the Carolinas for our Cackalacky® food products. 


★ Looking Ahead 
As we grow, our mission stays the same: to keep creating bold, joyful, unexpectedly delicious things — and to share them with the people who make this journey so special.

Whether you discovered Cackalacky® in a tiny country store, a big-box retailer, a music festival, or online, you're now part of the family.

So, pull up a chair.

Crack open something good. 

And welcome to the world of Cackalacky® — Famously Original.


★ Join The Story

Cackalacky® is written by all of us — founders, ambassadors, partners, and fans alike!

Your stories, photos, recipes, and memories make this journey meaningful.

📣 Share yours with us on Instagram, Facebook, or Threads @Cackalacky

Let's write the next chapter together!