For Immediate Release

Contact:

Brittany Racca

(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

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Feb. 24 - April 6 - Water/Ways Smithsonian Exhibit - The Jeanerette Museum Board of Directors, in cooperation with Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), will examine water as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element as it hosts “Water/Ways,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian'’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 276-4408, Website, Facebook

Feb. 24 - April 6 - "Water, Water Everywhere" Art Exhibit - The art work of L'Acadian Art Guild will be on display in the Jeanerette Museum Annex building as part of the local Water/Ways Smithsonian exhibit project. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 276-4408, Website, Facebook

April. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 - Teche Area Farmers Market - Every Tuesday and Saturday. Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tues. 2:30-6 p.m., Sat. 7-11 a.m., (337) 369-2330, Facebook

April 3 - Cypress Industry Talk - Ashley Franklin, special projects coordinator for the Office of State Museum at Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Saw Mill Museum, will lead a talk on the history of the local cypress industry. This program is suitable for an adult audience. Seating is limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis. Harry B. Hewes Home, 1617 Main St., Jeanerette, 6-8 p.m., (337) 380-9057, Website, Facebook

April 3, 10, 17 - Throw Down Buckle Series - Open 4 D Buckle Series, all held on Wednesdays, 10 shows total. You must compete in six or more to be eligible for awards. Membership required for points. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 352-1999, Website, Facebook

April 3, 10, 17, 24 - GLC Farmers Market - Every Wednesday. Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2-6 p.m., (337) 577-9160, Website , Facebook

April 5 - 7 - Chris Cox Horsemanship Clinic - 3 Day Horsemanship Clinic given by Chris Cox, a 4 time undefeated Road to the Horse World Champion. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (940) 327-8113, Website, Facebook

April 5 - Louisiana Seafood Great Southern Chef Food Demos - Two champion chefs, Ryan Trahan, King 2018 of Louisiana Seafood (Blue Dog restaurant), and Bonnie Breaux, Queen 2017 of Louisiana Seafood (Café Sydnie Mae), demonstrate cooking local specialties. Tastings included. Tickets are $25. Bouligny Plaza/Steamboat Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9:30-11 a.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 5 - Poet Laureate Darrell Bourque Music and Poetry - Poetry and music presented by the former Poet Laureate of Louisiana. Iberia Parish Library-Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 4-5:30 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 5, 6 - L'Acadian Art Guild Reception & Exhibit - The L'Acadian Art Guild exhibit will be on display Friday through Sunday during library hours, with receptions Friday and Saturday. Artists will be on hand to meet visitors and talk about their art. Iberia Parish Library-Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 2-3 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 5 -– 7 – Books Along The Teche Literary Festival – Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Best-selling author Rebecca Wells, (Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood) is keynote speaker. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, academic symposiums, receptions, poetry, music, live oak walk, movie screenings, readers theater and more. Learn Cajun dancing or how to play bouree, and tour the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels. New Iberia, Various times, (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Sir Speedy Run - 5K and fun run. Early registration online at Cajuntiming.com for fee of $25 or $30 to register the day of the race. Youth (Ages 1-14) and Fun Run $20. Race winds through historic New Iberia. Event fee includes timed event, awards and t-shirt. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8-9 a.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Writing a Children's Book - Local writers and illustrators discuss creating and publishing books for children. The event is free and open to the public. Sliman Center for Performing Arts/Evangeline Theatre, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30-9:30 a.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from March to December. Enjoy what’'s fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing & Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Authors Book Fair - More than 50 regional Southern authors selling their books at this downtown book fair sponsored by Books Along the Teche. A children's book section will be located at Church Alley (120 E. Main St.). Allons Manger Food & Music event will also be at Bouligny Plaza during this time. In the event of inclement weather, visit the festival's Facebook for alternative site, or call Shadows-on-the-Teche at (337) 369-6446. Main Street/Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Books Made into Movies - Books Along the Teche Literary Festival welcomes Hollywood film makers to discuss what it took to turn books into cinema. Free and open to the public. Sliman Center for Performing Arts/Evangeline Theatre, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-noon, (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Avery Island Easter Egg Hunt - Celebrate springtime on Avery Island with fresh air and festivities the whole family can enjoy! Easter egg hunts will begin promptly at 1 p.m. $10 admission will include entrance into Jungle Gardens, Easter egg hunts for multiple age groups, Easter Bunny meet-and-greet with a photo and tons of games to play for the chance to win prizes. Easter egg dying, face painting, food and drinks will be available for an additional charge. Jungle Gardens, 6164 Avery Island Rd., New Iberia, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 359-9545, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Bourée on the Bayou - Learn the card game that is a Cajun tradition, taught by a local Bourée master before competing in a spirited tournament game sponsored by Pelicans 0n the Bayou. Beginner and experienced players are welcome. Prizes and gift certificates for winners, no cash awards. Lessons are $15 from 11 a.m.-noon. The tournament is $25 from 2-5 p.m. and participants must be 21 or older to enter. Pelicans on the Bayou, 5 Jefferson St., New Iberia, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - James Lee Burke & Louisiana Politics - Anthony, Matt and Mary Ann Wilson will discuss James Lee Burke and Louisiana politics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Academic Symposium. Event is free and open to the public. Iberia Parish Library-Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 12:30-2:30 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Center Stage Readers' Theater - Iberia Performing Arts League presents dialogue and narration as they read from the Rebecca Wells novel "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood." Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, 1-2 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Rebecca Wells' Great Southern Writer Symposium - Special 2-hour presentation from best-selling author Rebecca Wells, who started a national phenomenon with her novels of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Wells, a trained actor, will entertain with stories from her Southern youth and the relationships between mothers and daughters. The first 200 ticket holders will be seated in the Sliman Theater and see Wells live on stage. Tickets sold past initial 200 will see a live broadcast of Wells from inside the Essanee Theater. Sliman Center for Performing Arts/Evangeline Theatre, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-5 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 7 - T-Boy's Bayou Adventure Tour - Three guided tours by TECHE Project will set off on a party barge from the Boat Launch at New Iberia City Park. Tours are at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A local guide will narrate Teche Area history and detail local efforts to preserve and maintain the bayou, while highlighting points of interest along the way. The tour returns to City Park. Limited seating. Boat Launch/New Iberia City Park, 325 Marie St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 7 - Symphony Sunday in the Park - The Iberia Cultural Resources Association presents a free outdoor concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra under the trees featuring performances by local choirs and musicians. Bring blankets or chairs and your picnic basket, or purchase food on site. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Sugar Cane Festival Building. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 3-4:30 p.m., (337) 380-4279, Website, Facebook

April 12 - 14 - SugarFest High School Rodeo - Junior high and high school rodeo participants compete from all over the state. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 7-10 p.m., (337) 380-1465, Website, Facebook

April 14 - Eggs-Treme Easter Celebration! - Rip Van Winkle Gardens along with Frosted Apron will host “Eggs-Treme Easter Celebration!” Each participant will be able to decorate two Easter themed cupcakes, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, decorate a flower pot, and take part in an Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn of the Jefferson Mansion. A special prize will be awarded to the finder of the Golden Egg and door prizes will be given away. There will also be several vendors from the surrounding area set up with items available for purchase. Seats are limited. Pre-registration required. Contact Stacey from Frosted Apron at (337) 201-1952 or on The Frosted Apron's facebook to reserve. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, 2-4 p.m., (337) 359-8525, Website, Facebook

April 18 - Les Cadiens du Teche present Wallace Trahan and Rice & Gravy - Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) will present Wallace Trahan and Rice and Gravy at their monthly meeting with a catered meal and dancing. $10 admission. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 258-1876, Facebook

April 19 - 21 - Lao New Year Celebration - Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia. Call Bouasone at (337) 658-3229 for vendor information. Wat Thammarattanaram Temple, 7913 Champa Ave., Broussard, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., (337) 251-6624, Facebook

April 26 - 28 - El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia - Celebrating the 240th anniversary of the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala,"Running of the Bulls" dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spanish, Cajun, & Zydeco music & entertainment; arts & crafts show; FREE Spanish dance lessons; visiting royalty paella eating contest; children's tent, mass and more! Bouligny Plaza/Steamboat Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 349-7343, Website, Facebook

April 27 - "Running of the Bulls" 5K Fun Run - This event kicks off El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia. Bring your fur-companion(s) for this dog-friendly race. Proceeds dedicated to New Iberia and Spain Student Exchange Program & Activities. Dogs are welcome, but not required to enter race. Visit website for registration, rules and more race information. Bouligny Plaza/Steamboat Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8-10 a.m., (337) 380-7636, Website, Facebook

April 27 - El Festival Espanol Cook-off & Craft Show - Outdoor show featuring artists and craftsmen. An award will be provided for “Best of Show” theme decorated vendor. Save room for food at the "Paella, Tapas, & Jambalaya Cook-off." Serving from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., judging 11 a.m., awards 3:30 p.m. Visit website for vendor and cookoff participation information. Bouligny Plaza/Steamboat Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., (337) 380-7636, Website, Facebook

April 27 - Ranch Sorting - Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

April 27 - Cycle Zydeco - Cycle Zydeco is a festival on wheels. Experience mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and live performances by the best bands in Louisiana. The ride includes tours of many attractions, and options for camping or staying in hotels. Immerse yourself in Acadiana: the birthplace of Zydeco, home to Cajuns and Créoles alike, and one of the most unique cultures in the United States. New Iberia City Park/Downtown New Iberia, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 2-11 p.m., (337) 781-9416, Website, Facebook