Lucky Cajun is the vision of George Blackwell Smith, whose journey with Cajun cuisine began far from a factory floor. Raised in Chattanooga and later attending high school and culinary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, George was immersed firsthand in the food, generosity, and culture of the Cajun community.

Those shared meals cooked by friends, families, and neighbors left a lasting impression. Lucky Cajun isn’t just a seasoning brand; it’s a tribute. The name itself honors the people who opened their kitchens and their culture, shaping both George’s palate and his purpose as a chef.

During the COVID era, like many chefs, George reached a turning point. After years of refining a personal seasoning blend adding, subtracting, perfecting he realized that seasoning was the most honest place to start. It could be made at home, controlled completely, and done right.

The final version of Lucky Cajun’s Black Label seasoning came together in an unexpected way when George’s notoriously picky son asked for “that seasoning you make” on his food. That moment when both a chef and a child agreed sealed it. The recipe hasn’t changed since.

In an industry driven by co-packers, fillers, and shelf life, Lucky Cajun took the harder road.

They grind their spices fresh.
They guarantee freshness.
They ship directly to customers as fast as possible.

As far as George knows, Lucky Cajun is the only seasoning company in the United States committed to this model. No warehouses. No months-old inventory. No loading blends with excess salt, sugar, or flavor enhancers to cut costs.

This commitment is also why Lucky Cajun prioritizes events and direct-to-consumer sales over traditional retail. Freshness isn’t negotiable and that philosophy aligns perfectly with the heart of The Crawfish Festival.

As an official sponsor of The Crawfish Festival, Lucky Cajun is going all in to support chefs, vendors, and competitors.

Half a pound of Lucky Cajun Signature Spice Blend will be provided to every food vendor at The Crawfish Festival.

Lucky Cajun products will be featured at the Hearth & Table tent throughout the competition.

George and the Lucky Cajun team will be on site and set up for direct purchase so guests can take home the same fresh-ground spices used during the showdown

This partnership ensures that every dish cooked during the festival starts with uncompromising flavor and quality.

To celebrate the partnership, Lucky Cajun will be spotlighting their Crawfish Artichoke Dip, a rich, crowd pleasing recipe that showcases the versatility of their seasoning blend. You can explore the full recipe here.

From fresh-ground spices to festival crowds, Lucky Cajun represents everything we aim to highlight at Hearthara and The Crawfish Festival: Real food, real people, and real passion.

We’re honored to partner with Lucky Cajun LLC and can’t wait for you to taste what happens when craftsmanship meets community at The Crawfish Festival.

April 18, 2026
Chickamauga, Georgia

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Hearthara
In partnership with Lucky Cajun LLC