Press Release
Dec.1, 2016
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Louisiana Sweet Picks
January 2017 Events 
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre



Jan. 1 - 7, 2017 - Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens  Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 359-8525, RipVanWinkleGardens.com   
Jan. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 2017 - Teche Area Farmers Market -
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.com/NewIberia.DBA  
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 - 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
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 - Jeanerette Weekly Market  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  
Jan. 14, 2017 - Jeanerette Monthly Market  - Locally-grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton St., 8 a.m. - noon,  (337) 339-3383, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce
Jan. 16, 2017 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Celebration honoring African/American pioneers. West End Park, 201 Gilbert St., New Iberia, all day, (337) 369-2337.
Jan. 25, 2017 - Bayou Teche History and Heritage Talk - Learn more about one of Louisiana's most famous bayous, Bayou Teche. Historian Shane Bernard will lead the talk based on his book, Teche: A History of Louisiana's Most Famous Bayou. This FREE program is suitable for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and is 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 
Jan. 26, 2017 -  Acadiana Growers Alliance Farmers Market  - Selling fresh produce and baked goods on the last Thursday of each month. First United Methodist Church Ministries Center, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 3 - 6 p.m., 
(337) 636-0790,  Facebook.com/AcadianaGrowers 
Jan. 26, 2017 -  Bayou Teche Museum Gala  - "Party Like It's 1954" and celebrate the unveiling of a mixed media "Shiny Happy Blue Dog" collection curated by Wendy Rodrigue as well as George Rodrigue's home studio where he last painted, complete with his last unfinished painting. Bayou Teche Museum, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 
Jan. 28, 2017 Showtunes Sing-Along - Envision daBerry invites everyone to participate in belting their favorite musicals in a piano lounge-style setting. Free admission. Beau Soleil CafĂ© and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., (337) 378-9469, Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry
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