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Press Release
Feb. 2, 2017
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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March 1 - April 30, 2017 -
New Iberia Azalea Trail
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Delicate azaleas bloom early each spring flooding the landscape with a sea of red, pink, white, purple and salmon. Our easy self guided driving tour offers a glimpse of all the beautiful flowers along the trail from the miniature varieties to the massive. Various locations, New Iberia, attraction hours vary, (337) 365-1540, IberiaTravel.com
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March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
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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March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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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March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28,
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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March 4,
2017
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Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts & Crafts Fair
- Over 100 vendors with diverse handmade items from fine art to food and furniture. A special tour is included in the fee. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
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March 4,
2017
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Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market
- Enjoy what's fresh from 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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March 7,
2017
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WWII Photo Exhibit and Lecture
- Philip Gould, noted photographer, explores the topic of WWII and Auschwitz through a photo exhibit and accompanying lecture. Ages 18 +. Iberia Parish Library's Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6 p.m., (337) 364-7150, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/IberiaLibrary
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March 11, 2017 -
Jeanerette Monthly Market - Locally-grown foods and handmade items. Held the second Saturday of every month at City Park. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, Jeanerette, 8 a.m. - noon, (337) 339-338
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Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberOfCommerce
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March 11, 2017 -
Teche Ridge Semi-Annual Farmers Market - 30+ vendors, including local farmers and arts & craft, food truck, music, recipe swap and more. The new showcase home will be open for viewing. Teche Ridge Central Park, Emile Verret Road and Old Jeanerette Road, New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., (337) 378-9469,
TecheRidge.com,
Facebook.com/TecheRidge
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March 11 - 18, 2017 -
Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition -
Plein air painters will be outdoors in the Shadows-on-the-Teche gardens, along Main Street, on Avery Island and possibly other areas for visitors to view. Art will be on exhibit at the Shadows Visitor Center March 17-18. There will be a ticketed gala. Additional details are available on the Shadows website. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 519-3953, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
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March 17 - 19, 23 - 26 & 30 - April 2, 2017 -
Iberia Performing Arts League Presents, "Anything Goes" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs. - 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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March 18, 2017 -
Festival of Live Oaks -
Come celebrate spring at New Iberia City Park with fun, family-friendly activities, including a barbecue cookoff, live music, pony rides, children's activities, crafts, sweet booths and more. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (337) 369-2337.
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March 18 - 20, 2017 -
Plein Air Workshop -
Learn more about the plein air style of painting from acclaimed artist Erik Koeppel. This workshop is intended for artists seeking to enhance their skills in painting natural scenes within the open landscape. Limited number of participants to increase individualized instruction. Call or e-mail Shadows@ShadowsOnTheTeche.org to reserve your spot. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
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March 22, 2017 -
First Cousins Film -
Documentary film viewing of First Cousins: Cajun and Creole Music in South Louisiana, which explores the rich musical heritage of Louisiana's Creole and Cajun music and the region's French-speaking people who have shared tunes, borrowed instruments, and danced in each other's arms for generations. Moriah Istre, Ph.D., will introduce the film and lead a brief discussion on its making. Free program suitable for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and taken on a first come, fi
rst serve basis. Jeanerette Museum, 500 Main St., Jeanerette, 6 - 7:30 p.m., (337) 276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum
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March 25,
2017
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Acadiana Dragon Boat Races
- Experience authentic dragon boats racing down Bayou Teche. Boats are powered to the finish line by 20 paddlers while one drummer keeps the beat. Burger cookoff, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., (337) 352-2180, IberiaOnTap.com, Facebook.com/AcadianaDragonBoatFestival
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March 31 - April 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 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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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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