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Louisiana Sweet Picks
August 2018 Events
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 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
August 3 - 5 - Fitness Retreat - The purpose of the retreat is to enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Key presenters will be providing all of the education, motivation, and activation you need to change and maintain your new lifestyle. Lose weight for good! Change your fitness and nutrition behaviors for good! Renew yourself once and for all! You cannot afford to miss this life-changing event! It's time to invest in YOU because you deserve it! Please contact Kreig to have your registration form mailed out to your address. Avery Island, Hwy. 329, Avery Island, (985) 519-1683, Facebook
August 4 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market - On the first Saturday of each month, 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. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing & Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook
August 4 - Beats on the Bayou - Louisiana Red - Louisiana Red performs the latest dance hits, local Zydeco / Cajun standards, and also pays tribute to the classic soulful dance songs of the 50's 60's 70's and 80's. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Website, Facebook
August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 - 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
August 5 - Purple Heart Day & POW-MIA Ceremony - A celebration honoring soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and made it home with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 344-9397
August 11 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Concession available. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook
August 15 - Les Cadiens du Teche present La Recolte - Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) will present La Recolte. $5 admission. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 277-1188, Website
August 15 - 19 - Delcambre Shrimp Festival - The Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens' pageants, fais-do-do's, carnival rides, boat parade, food court and much more. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, Times vary, (337) 685-2653, Website, Facebook
August 18 - Beats on the Bayou - Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express - Horace Trahan, the maker of the hit single, “That Butt Thing,” is a world renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Website, Facebook
August 23 - Dinner at the Gardens - Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens is opening its doors and inviting you for a special night time evening of dining at Café Jefferson. Seating times will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m. Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, (337) 359-8525, Website, Facebook