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Brittany Racca

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March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - La Table Francaise (French Table) - Every Monday. Celebrate our Cajun culture and improve your French speaking skills regardless of your level of French. Additionally, enjoy conversations with francophones and francophiles who visit New Iberia from all over the world as well as students in the French Immersion setting at North Lewis Elementary. Vive le francais! Victor's Cafeteria, 109 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7-8 a.m., (337) 380-7420

March 3 - Irish Wine and Cheese Tasting - Enjoy an evening of four Irish wines and cheese and prepare for St. Patrick's Day! A Spot for Tea, 108 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7-8:30 p.m., (337) 608-8112, Website, Facebook

March 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 - 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

March 4 - Smoke Em Champ Series - Open 4D Barrels, Youth 11 and under barrels. 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. SugArena, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 4, 11, 18, 25 - 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

March 7 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from March to December, except July. 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 and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook

March 7 - Shadows Arts & Crafts Fair - Over 100 vendors with diverse hand-made 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, Website, Facebook

March 7 - SugArena Queen Pageant - Contestants will compete with livestock and traditional western attire. Vendors will be present. Visit their website for registration fees if you would like to participate. Age divisions are: 11-14, 15-17 & 18-25. SugArena, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 7 - S t. Patrick's Day Turn the Bayou Country Green - The members of Fir Mairseail Nua Iberia, local dignitaries, representatives and more will join Mayor Freddie DeCourt as he opens the valve to turn the plaza fountain water Irish Green. The minstrel group Whiskey Bay Rovers will entertain the crowd with Irish and traditional music and dance. Bus for the annual pub crawl leaves from the fountain directly after the celebration. Fountain at New Iberia City Hall, 457 E. Main St., 3-4 p.m., (337) 366-5321, Website, Facebook

March 13 - Once in a Blue Moon - Birthday Party for George Rodrigue – Come celebrate artist George Rodrigue's birthday in 1940’s style. Music by the Skyliners, food from area restaurants, party games and blue shoe decorating contest. $25 admission. Tickets available at Bayou Teche Museum, Shadows-on-the-Teche or Tickets.Iberianet.com. Bayou Teche Trading Co., 301 West St. Peter St., 6-9 p.m., (337)321-1956, Facebook

March 13 & 20 - National Barrel Horse Assoc. Show - 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. Open arena from 6-6:30 p.m. Exhibition from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:45 p.m. SugArena, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 13 - 29 - IPAL Presents, "The Music Man" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30-10 p.m. & Sun. 2-6 p.m., (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook

March 14 - Envision da Berry Flea Market - Every second Saturday Envision da Berry hosts a monthly flea market featuring everything from gently used household items to local art. All proceeds benefit the annual Brown Sugar Music Festival. Da Berry Fresh Market, 520 S. Hopkins, New Iberia, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., (615) 717-5706, Website, Facebook

March 14 - 21 - Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition - Plein air painters will be outdoors in the Shadows-on-the-Teche gardens, along Main Street, on Avery Island and other areas around Acadiana for visitors to view. Free paint-out, art exhibit, awards ceremony, and silent auction. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 14 & 21 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Assoc. - 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, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, noon-7 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 15 - St. Patrick's Day March - The members of Fir Mairseail Nua Iberia, members of the New Iberia City Police and Fire Departments personell, Special Olympians, veterans and more will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an annual march down Main Street from the Civic Center (457 E. Main St.) to Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.), handing out green candies and tokens. The march begins at 3 p.m. At 6 p.m. at Nila's Bourbon Hall the Marching Men will hold their annual fundraising raffle and auction for Special Olympics of Acadiana. Main Street & Nila's Bourbon Hall, 113 W. Main St., 3-6 p.m., (337) 366-5321, Website, Facebook

March 18- Les Cadiens du Teche Cajun Dance - E very third Wednesday of the month except August and December. Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) dance to Cajun music, meal, door prizes, cake walk, 50/50 and camaraderie at their monthly meeting open to the public. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 258-1876, Facebook

March 18 - Art Talk with Kenn Backhaus - Kenn Backhaus, judge for the 2020 Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition, will lead a talk on plein air painting. Open to the public. Shadows Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7:30-8:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 19 - Plein Air Painting Demonstration - Kenn Backhaus, judge for the 2020 Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition, will lead a painting demonstration near The Shadows. Open to the public. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 2-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 20 - Plein Air Paint Out - Shadows Plein Air is hosting a "Paint Out" in Downtown New Iberia. Open to artists for all ages and skill level. Free to participate, but registration is required. Ribbons to be awarded by 2020 Judge Kenn Backhaus. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (337) 369-6446 Website, Facebook

March 20 - Shadows Plein Air Fine Art Sale & Awards Reception - 2020 Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition Judge Kenn Backhaus will present over $6,500 in cash prizes to competing artists starting at 7 p.m. All artwork completed during the competition will be available for sale. Shadows Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 21 - Plein Air Quick Draw Competition - Shadows Plein Air will host a Quick Draw Competition in Downtown New Iberia. Artists will have two hours to complete a painting en plein air. Registration is $10. Public is invited to watch. Prizes to be awarded and artwork will be for sale. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9-11 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 21 - Showtunes Sing Along - Join Envision da Berry for an evening of show tunes. Enjoy singing songs and duets together from Broadway hits and more. A Spot for Tea, 108 E. Main St., 6:30-9:30 p.m., (337) 378-9469, Website, Facebook

March 27 - Ranch Sorting Practice - Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. SugArena, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 28 - Acadiana Dragon Boat Races - Family fun and team-oriented festival aimed to bring out the competitive kid in everyone. From the costumes, the chants, the races, and of course, the incredible South Louisiana food, the Acadiana Dragon Boat Races has something for everyone. Burger Cookoff and Kids Zone, filled with tons of activities for kids will be happening during the races if your kids won't be participating in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 207-2806, Website, Facebook

March 28 - Ranch Sorting - Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. SugArena, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook