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Press Release
March 9, 2017
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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April 1,
2017
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Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market
- 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. 7, DelcambreMarket.org, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket
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April 1 - 2, 2017 -
Dave Robicheaux's Hometown Literary Festival - Literary festival honoring Iberia authors as well as others from around the world. Focused on James Lee Burke's legendary literary character, Dave Robicheaux, and his hometown. There will be events throughout the festival at various venues celebrating literature and its impact on our culture. Events include storytelling, workshops, academic symposium, theatrical vignettes, music, local cuisine, Dave Robicheaux tours, boat tours, art exhibit and a 5K. Downtown New Iberia, New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 369-6446,
IberiaTravel.com/Dave-Robicheaux-Literary-Festival,
DaveRobicheauxLiteraryFestival.com,
Facebook.com/DaveRobicheauxLiteraryFestival
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April 1 - 2, 2017 -
Iberia Performing Arts League Presents, "Anything Goes" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Sat. 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 3 - 5:30 p.m., (337) 364-6114,
IPALTheater.com,
Facebook.com/IPAL-Iberia-Performing-Arts-League-Site
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April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29,
2017
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Teche Area Farmers Market
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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.,
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April 2,
2017
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Symphony Sunday in the Park
- The Iberia Cultural Resources Association presents a free outdoor concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra featuring performances by local choirs and musicians. Instrument petting zoo during intermission. Best Picnic Theme of the Day competition. 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 - 5 p.m., (337) 364-1603, IberiaCultural.com
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April 3 - 9,
2017
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Cajun Classique
- Leisurely classic wooden boat cruise down Bayou Teche with excursions in Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, New Iberia and Franklin. Bayou Teche, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., (337) 366-0337,
CajunClassique.com
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April 5,
2017
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Flood of 1927 History Talk
- To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the flood, Charles Ray Brassieur, Ph. D will discuss how life was affected in Louisiana during the flood. Audience members will be allowed to briefly share family stories following the talk. Free program suitable for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis. Jeanerette Museum, 500 Main St., Jeanerette, 6 - 7:30 p.m., (337) 276-4408,
JeaneretteMuseum.com,
Facebook.com/Jeanerette-Museum
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April 5, 12, 19, 26,
2017
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GLC
Farmers Market
- 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, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle
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April 7 - 9,
2017
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Isle of Iberia RV Resort Grand Opening
- Grand opening weekend celebration. Promos, activities, hamburgers, hotdogs, refreshments, live entertainment, live radio remote. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., (337) 365-6197,
IsleOfIberia.com
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April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017 - Jeanerette Weekly Market
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Every Friday. Locally-grown vegetables, canned items, jewelry and other homemade items. Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 1440 Main St., Jeanerette, 3 - 6 p.m., (337) 339-3383,
Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce
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April 8, 2017 -
5k Walk/Run for a Cure of Diabetes & Alzheimer's Awareness - International 5K Walk/Run for a Cure of Diabetes and Alzheimer's Awareness through the Lao Lanexang Village. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Lanexang Village, 7913 Champa Ave., Coteau, 7:30 - 10 a.m., (337) 519-3010,
TheDiabeticKitchen.org,
Facebook.com/The-Diabetic-Kitchen-TLC
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April 8, 2017 -
Jeanerette Monthly Market - Locally-grown foods and handmade items. Held the second Saturday of every month at the Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 1440 Main St., Jeanerette, 8 a.m. - noon, (337) 339-338
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Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberOfCommerce
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April 14 - 16,
2017
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Isle of Iberia RV Resort Easter Celebration
- All weekend day-long events. Easter weekend celebration. Easter egg hunts, games and activities. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, all day events, (337) 365-6197,
IsleOfIberia.com
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April 14 - 16, 2017 -
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., Coteau, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., (337) 251-6624, Facebook.com/Pages/Wat-Thammarattanaram
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April 19 - 23, 2017 -
Cycle Zydeco -
Casual touring bike ride through Acadiana with food, live music and attractions. Acadiana, all day event, (337) 781-9416, CycleZydeco.org, Facebook.com/CycleZydeco
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April 20, 2017 -
New Iberia Downtown ArtWalk - The Pine Leaf Boys will play live as l
ocal artists gather in the downtown area to showcase their work. Begins at Shadows-on-the-Teche (317 East Main Street), following Main Street to Railroad Avenue, then to A&E and NILA Gallery on West St. Peter Street. Historic Downtown New Iberia, Main Street, New Iberia, 4 - 7 p.m., (337) 369-2330, Facebook.com/NewIberia.MainStreet
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April 20, 2017 -
Bayou Country Bloodsport -
Jon Donlon, Ph. D has done extensive research on what is considered "purple leisure" activities, which often include gambling and the topic of his book, cockfighting in southern Louisiana. His book, Bayou Country Bloodsport, dives into the shiftier world of cockfighting, exploring its history and cultural impact on southern Louisiana. He discusses his book and his research on the matter at this captivating talk. Iberia Parish Library's Parkview Branch, 500 Grand Pre Blvd., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 364-7150, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/IberiaLibrary
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April 22, 2017 -
Spanish King's Ball -
El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia's annual King's Ball hosted by La Asociacion Espanola de Nueva Iberia, the City of New Iberia and the Daily Iberian. Live music. Tapas, open bar, dance and visiting royalty from around the state of Louisiana representing fairs and festivals. Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., New Iberia, (337) 380-7636, NewIberiaSpanishFestival.com,
Facebook.com/La-Asociacion-Espanola-de-Nueva-Iberia
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April 22, 2017 -
Cruisin Cajun Country's Spring Car Show
- Cruisin Cajun Country and Arceneaux Ford's antique car show will be open to the public with awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Food, drinks and crafts vendors. Arceneaux Ford, 1111 W. Hwy. 90, New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., (337) 303-3076, CruisinCajunCountry.com, Facebook.com/pages/Cruisin-Cajun-Country
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April 26, 2017 -
Latin Beat with Alexander Wu and the ZigZag Quartet
- Presented by the Lincoln Center to provide libraries with quality programming across the nation, we bring to you Lincoln Center Local for twenty minutes of mocktails and mingling and the pre-recorded live performance to begin directly afterward. (Ages 18+). Iberia Parish Library's Jeanerette Branch, 411 Kentucky St., Jeanerette, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 364-7150, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/IberiaLibrary
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The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official parish marketing agency promoting New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre as a destination. Marketing programs target leisure travelers, business travelers, media, entertainment industry, and the travel trade including group tour planners, meeting planners, sports planners and special event planners. The bureau operates a parish welcome center in New Iberia.
For more information on parish events and tourism assets, call the bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit
IberiaTravel.com
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Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
2513 Hwy 14 | New Iberia, LA | 70560
(337) 365-1540 | (888) 942-3742
www.IberiaTravel.com
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