For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742

Louisiana Sweet Picks
May 2020 Events
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NOTE: Events are ongoing as of email release date. Please check our web calendar for up to date changes.
May 2 - 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
May 1 - 31 - Shadows Plein Air Online Fine Art Sale - The fine art available for purchase is from all six years of the Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition, from its beginning in 2015 to what would have been the sixth annual competition in 2020. After this year's cancellation due to the coronavirus, current and former juried artists worked with the Shadows to launch this one-of-a-kind event. This online sale allows people the opportunity to view phenomenal artwork from talented artists and add a little piece of our beautiful Acadiana region to their home. The online sale's proceeds will go to the Shadows-on-the-Teche in order to support art education and preservation of this National Trust historic site. Shadows-On-The-Techs, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook
May 4 - Cinco de Mayo Beer Tasting - A Mexican beer tasting event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. A Spot for Tea, 108 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7-8:30 p.m., (337) 608-8112 Website , Facebook
May 6, 13, 20, 27 - 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
May 9 - 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
May 10-16 - A Spot for Tea One Year Birthday Party - A Spot for Tea will be celebrating their one year birthday the week of May 10-16. With many fun surprises for their patrons including unique menus and live music at the restaurant with a big celebration planned for the official birthday on May 14. A Spot for Tea, 108 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-6 p.m, (337) 608-8112, Website, Facebook
May 13 - 16 - Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In -  Cruise around Cajun Country with other car enthusiasts for fun, food, music and friendship, while spectators enjoy free car shows and entertainment. There will be tours, demonstrations and of course food! For more information, including registration please visit website. Ramada Conference Center, 2915 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., (337) 277-7220, Website, Facebook
May 14 - 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
May 16 - Loyalty & Armed Forces Day Ceremony - A celebration of our armed forces for keeping us safe at home and abroad with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 344-9397
May 16 - Beats on the Bayou - "Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns" - Cajun and Zydeco music at the highest level of energy the law will allow! Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook
May 19 - South American Wine & Cheese Tasting - South America will be highlighted with this wine and cheese tasting. A Spot for Tea, 108 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7-8:30 p.m, (337) 608-8112, Website, Facebook
May 23 - Beats on the Bayou - "Joe Guidry & Reloaded Zydeco" - Joe Guidry and Reloaded Zydeco contribution's to the creole music is by keeping the culture and tradition alive. Old school flavor with a twist of Reloaded! Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook
May 24 - Tea Tasting - A look at South America’s yerba mate teas. A Spot for Tea, 108 E. Main St., New Iberia, 2-3 p.m, (337) 608-8112, Website, Facebook
May 24 - Beats on the Bayou - DJ - Spinning up all your favorite tunes to get your groove on. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included.  Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook
May 25 - Memorial Day Ceremony - A celebration commemorating all of our fallen soldiers with flag ceremony, 21 gun salute and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 344-9397
May 29 - June 7 - IPAL Presents "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30-10 p.m. & Sun. 2-6 p.m, (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook
May 30 - Beats on the Bayou "Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition" - Blue Eyed Soul and Swamp Pop. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-10 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook