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Brittany Racca

(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

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Sept 19 - Oct. 24 - Partner Dance Classes for Beginners - Learn the Country & Zydeco two-step, waltz, jitterbug and popular line dances. Wednesdays, 6 weeks $80/couple. Francis Romero Memorial Bldg., 6310 Coteau Rd., New Iberia, 6-7:30 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Facebook

Sept. 19 - Nov. 14 - Belly Dancing Classes for Beginners - Tones the abdomen, pelvis, trunk, spine, and neck. Improves posture and waistline. Wednesdays, 8 weeks $60/person. Francis Romero Memorial Bldg., 6310 Coteau Rd., New Iberia, 6-7:30 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Facebook

Oct. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 - 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

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - 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

Oct. 5 - 7 - Tour du Teche Canoe Race - Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and pirogue race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivities at each stop. Bayou Teche, Port Barre to Patterson, (337) 394-6232, Website, Facebook

Oct. 5 - Spanish King's Ball - El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia's annual King's Ball hosted by La Asociacion Espanola de Nueva Iberia. Live band, food, cash bar. Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 7-11 p.m., (337) 380-7636, Website, Facebook

Oct. 6 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market - On the first Saturday of each month, 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. 6, Website, Facebook

Oct. 6 - Shadows Arts & Crafts Fair - Twice a year, the Shadows hosts more than 100 vendors selling their hand-crafted items. From the beauty of fine art to practical wares for kitchens, the diversity is amazing. Admission includes a tour of the historic house. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

Oct. 6 - Isle of Iberia's Pork Finger Cookoff - Free to the Public. Tickets will be sold to purchase food and drinks. Lots of fun family activities planned throughout the day. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 12-3 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Website, Facebook

Oct. 6 - Spanish Festival Children’ & Queen’s Pageant - Children’ pageant at 2 p.m., door admission $5. Queen’s pageant at 6 p.m., door admission $10. Spanish descent is NOT required in order to compete. For more information/pageant entry forms, please visit website. Cyr Gates Community Center at New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 2-7 p.m., (337) 380-7636, Website, Facebook

Oct. 6 - Beats on the Bayou - Richard LeBouef & 2 Step - Enjoy Cajun and Zydeco numbers with R & B influences blended together to create the "Two Step groove." 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, 6-9 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Website, Facebook

Oct. 10 - The New Acadia Project - This year's annual Friends of the Library meeting features Warren Perrin, a representative of the New Acadia Project. The project investigates the 18th century homesteads and unmarked gravesites of Acadian exiles in south-central Louisiana. This event is open to the public and all are welcome, you do not need to be a member of the Friends of the Library to attend. Parkview Branch Library, 500 Grand Pre Blvd., New Iberia, 5:30-6:30 p.m., (337) 364-7150, Website, Facebook

Oct. 13 - ON TAP 5K/Roux Run - Enjoy a certified 5K route through New Iberia. Walkers, joggers and serious runners are all welcome. This event is co-hosted by and will financially benefit Highland Baptist Christian School Cross Country and Basketball teams. Admission: $30 in advance or $35 day of. Sliman Theater Parking Lot, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7-9 a.m., (337) 207-2806, Website, Facebook

Oct. 13 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - 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 @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

Oct. 13 - Book Signing - Three authors will be in the store autographing their books: Margaret Simon "Bayou Song: Creative Explorations of South Louisiana Landscape"; Paul Schexnayder "In the Time of Shimmer and Light"; Joan Taylor "Food for the Soul" An inspirational Cookbook and Journal. Books Along the Teche, 106 E. Main St., New Iberia, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., (337) 367-7621, Facebook

Oct. 13 - 14 - World Championship Gumbo Cookoff - Family oriented food festival in historic downtown New Iberia. Gumbo Cookoff, Roux Run, Youth Gumbo Cookoff, Meanest Beans Competition, children's activities, live music all weekend and more. Register for Roux Run. No pets or ice chests. Steamboat Pavilion at Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 a.m.-11 p.m., (337) 364-1836, Website, Facebook

Oct. 18 - Les Cadiens du Teche present Wallace Trahan Rice & Gravy - Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Assoc.) will present Wallace Trahan Rice and Gravy with a catered meal. $10 admission. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 277-1188, Website

Oct. 18 - 28 - IPAL Presents " The Little Foxes " - Live theatre production, concessions. Iberia Performing Arts League/Essanee Theatre (IPAL), 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs-Sat 7:30-10 p.m. & Sun 2-6 p.m., (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook

Oct. 20 - Tailgating Cookoff - Good ol' fashion Cajun tailgating cookoff raising money for St. Joseph Catholic Church with car show, rag-ball tournament and live music. Kid friendly. Loreauville Park, 601 Ed Broussard Rd., Loreauville, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., (337) 578-4930, Facebook

Oct. 20 - Louisiana Stock Horse Association - Horse event free for the whole family to come out and watch. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

Oct. 20 - Beats on the Bayou - Nik-L-Beer - One of South Louisiana's favorite party bands. Drawing on diverse musical experiences, these guys will belt out Golden Oldies, Hard Drivin Zydeco, Blue-Eyed Soul, Motown, Country, Old-School Funk, Swamp Pop, Two-Steppin Cajun, Accapella and some Mardi Gras tunes. 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, 6-9 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Website, Facebook

Oct. 20 - Terror on the Teche - Families will have a frighteningly-fun time with a special interactive show by the Nutty Scientists of Acadiana. Meet the great-great grandfather of all nutty scientists, the ghost of Albert Einstein, as he takes you on a journey of hilarious inventions, spectral spells, ghost hunters and the mysterious powers of science. Costumes are encouraged, and treat bags will be provided to children while supplies last. Tickets are available at the Main library and Shadows on the Teche, $3. Ages 3 and under get in free. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7-8 p.m., (337) 364-7024, Website, Facebook

Oct. 21 - Ranch Sorting - Ranch Sorting is performed between two pens. At the beginning, there are 10 calves at the end of one of the pens with numbers on their sides for identification. The judge raises the flag and when the riders cross the gap between the two pens the clock starts and the competition begins. The team of two riders have to move the cattle one at a time from one pen to the other in numerical order, starting with a random number called by the judge. The fastest time wins. If a calf gets from one pen to the other out of order, then the team is disqualified. A great event for the whole family. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, noon-7 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

Oct. 21 - Jerome Weber Paints New Iberia - Meet artist Jerome Weber and see his new exhibit at this wine and cheese reception. Paul Schexnayder Studio, 335 W. Saint Peter St., New Iberia, 3-5 p.m., (337) 321-1956, Website, Facebook

Oct. 24 - Keepers of the Mound - Keepers of the Mound, a short documentary film produced by Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities will be shown, followed by a discussion and a brief talk about the Indian mounds found along Bayou Teche with University of Louisiana Lafayette Professor Mark Rees. Free of charge and suitable for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and is taken on a first come, first serve basis. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, 6-8 p.m., (337) 276-4408, Website, Facebook

Oct. 25 - 50 Years of CODOFIL - Warren Perrin will discuss the creation of CODOFIL, the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, and the impact of CODOFIL in our communities. There will be a presentation by students from the French Immersion Classes at North Lewis Street Elementary. Sliman Theatre, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 5:30-7 p.m., (337) 369-3510, Website

Oct. 27 - Lazy Lounge Chili Cookoff & Hat Walk - Poker walk to the downtown bars and chili cookoff to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. Procession @ 9:30 a.m. Cookoff is an all-day event with live auction, 50/50 raffle and pick a prize auction. Steve Adams 4 Piece Trio will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. $10 registration for the Wacky Hat Walk / $10 gate fee for the Chili Cookoff. Must be 21. Lazy Lounge, 526 French St., New Iberia, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., (337) 380-1525, Facebook

Oct. 27 - Blessing New Iberia Fall Festival - Dress the kids in their favorite Halloween costumes for trick or treating throughout the day, games, music, Zumba, food and more. If they bring a decorated pumpkin they can enter the pumpkin contest. This is the perfect time to get started on Fall and holiday shopping as vendors from around the state will be selling unique and beautiful products. Bring a chair, have some lunch and join us for a fun filled family day. Holiday Inn Express, 318 US 90 Frontage Rd., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 376-6211, Facebook

Oct. 27 - Taunt Na Na's Trade Days & Chili Dog Cookoff - Taunt Na Na's Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show featuring handcrafted items and live demonstrations by various crafters such as blacksmiths, woodworkers, and artists. Chili Dog Cookoff starts at noon. 1st Annual Cajun (single-row diatonic) Accordion Contest from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 519-2577, Website, Facebook

Oct. 27 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - 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 @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

Oct. 27 - Beats on the Bayou - 5th Avenue - With today's technology and yesterday's sound, 5th Avenue is promising to have you reminiscing and dancing all night long. Playing all of your favorites from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and even golden oldies such as Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Percy Sledge and many more.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, 6-9 p.m., (337) 365-6197, Website, Facebook