Press Release
May 11, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Louisiana Sweet Picks
June 2017 Events 
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

June 1 - 4 & 8 - 11, 2017 - Iberia Performing Arts League Presents, "Taking Leave" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Sat. 7:30 - 10 p.m., Sun. 3 - 5:30 p.m., (337) 364-6114, IPALTheater.comFacebook.com/IPAL-Iberia-Performing-Arts-League-Site
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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  
June 3, 2017 - 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 
June 3, 2017 - Battle for the Paddle Shrimp Cookoff - Shrimp Cookoff for the Delcambre Volunteer Fire Department. Serving at noon. Dustin Sonnier will play at 5:30 pm. and local singer Jared Lane at 7 p.m. Cold drinks available. $5 admission and free for kids under 6. No ice chests. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Fair Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, noon - 11 p.m., (337) 342-4459, Facebook.com/Delcambre-Volunteer-Fire-Department 
June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 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., 
June 5 - 9, 2017 -  Art and Theatre Summer Camp -  Kids will get a chance to express themswelves through visual and performings arts with teachers Callie Borne and Aren Chaisson. Students will hold their own showcase for family and friends on the last day of camp. Cost: $200/child, including all materials. A&E Gallery, 335 W. St. Peter St., 1st session 9 a.m. - noon, 2nd session 1 - 4 p.m., (337)364-2645, Facebook.com/A-E-GalleryThe-Art-Box-LLC-252837976737
June 7, 14, 21, 28, 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
June 8, 2017 - National Marina Day in Delcambre - Free music and lots of food and beverages. North Pier Marina at the Port of Delcambre, 307 Isadore St., Delcambre, 5 - 8 p.m. (800) 884-6120, PortOfDelcambre.comFacebook.com/NorthPierMarina
June 9 - 10, 16 - 17 & 23 - 24, 2017 - Summer of Art -  Learn the fundamentals of art and design through age appropriate classes with Carolyn Allain, licensed interior designer and local artist. 20 - 30 minute sessions. E-mail [email protected] to make reservations. Spots are limited. June 9 - 10 Ages 5 - 6, June 16 - 17 Ages 7 - 9, June 23 - 24 Ages 10 - 12. PJ Allain Waterfront Park & Sculptural Garden, 109 N. Weeks St., New Iberia, Fridays 1 - 3 p.m. & Saturdays 9 a.m. - noon, Facebook.com/ShopBayouNative
June 10, 2017 - Jeanerette Monthly Market - Locally-grown foods and handmade items. Held the second Saturday of every month. Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 1440 Main St., Jeanerette, 8 a.m. - noon, (337) 339-338 3, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberOfCommerce 
June 12 - 16, 2017 - Shadows Children's History Camp - A five day workshop for campers ages 6 - 11 at Shadows-on-the-Teche. An historic circus theme will guide the crafts, projects and games. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., (337) 369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.orgFacebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
June 14, 2017 - Flag Day Ceremony - Celebration honoring veterans and fallen soldiers. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 344-9397.
June 15, 2017 -  Les Cadiens du Teche present Wallace Trahan Rice and Gravy  -  Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) will present Wallace Trahan Rice and Gravy with a catered meal. $5 admission. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7 - 9:30 p.m., (337) 277-1188, 
June 16 - 18, 2017 - Isle of Iberia RV Resort's Father's Day Weekend  - Father's Day activities with live entertainment by Leroy Thomas. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, all day events, (337) 365-6197, IsleOfIberia.comFacebook.com/IsleOfIberia 
June 17, 2017 - Clifton Chenier Celebration Celebrating the life and legacy of the King of Zydeco Music. Artists will pay tribute to grammy award winning legend Clifton Chenier. Music, round table discussions and more begin at noon. Clifton Chenier Club, 2116 Fernand Crochet Rd., New Iberia, noon - 6 p.m., (337) 339-5903.
June 25, 2017 - Stars & Stripes - A Musical Celebration Free patriotic concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and the Iberia Community Concert Band. Patriotic and World War II era music to honor our veterans. Sugar Cane Festival Building, 601 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 3 - 5 p.m., (337) 364-1603, IberiaCultural.org 
June 30 - July 2, 2017 - Isle of Iberia RV Resort's July 4th Celebration - Red, white and blue games and activities. Live entertainment with special guest performance Strange Theories. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, all day events, (337) 365-6197, IsleOfIberia.comFacebook.com/IsleOfIberia 
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.
 
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Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
2513 Hwy 14 | New Iberia, LA | 70560
(337) 365-1540 | (888) 942-3742
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