NOTE: Events are ongoing as of email release date. Please check our web calendar for up to date changes.

April 1, 15 - Jeanerette Main Street Mercantile Bingo - Come out for a fun bingo game. Jeanerette Main Street Mercantile, 1318 Main St., Jeanerette, 1-3 p.m., (504) 390-4144, Facebook

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 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. The market also keeps produce in the GLC Farm Store during the week. GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2-6 p.m., (337) 577-9160, Website, Facebook

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Bayou Teche French Table - Every Thursday. 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. Cane River Pecan Company's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30-10 a.m., (337) 519-7942

April 3, 10, 17, 24 - Pie Bar Live - The first Friday of each month will feature local Cajun music while remaining Fridays will feature a variety of singers, songwriters as well as local legends. Pie Bar will offer a 10% discount on all menu items, every Monday, to all residents of New Iberia. Residents will simply show their drivers license (or other ID) to receive 10% off their food and drink order. Happy Hour is from 3:14-5 pm with beer or a glass of wine at 1/2 price. Cane River Pecan's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 5-8 p.m., (337) 321-4201, Website, Facebook

April 3 - 5 - Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration - Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia. Wat Thammarattanaram Temple, 7913 Champa Ave., Broussard, (337) 378-9469, Facebook

April 4, 18 - Mercantile Farmers Market - Join the Jeanerette Main Street Mercantile for a community farmers market. Jeanerette Main Street Mercantile, 1318 Main St., Jeanerette, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., (504) 390-4144, Facebook

April 4 - History Tables - The Iberia African American Historical Society presents History Tables, a new community initiative designed to bring neighbors together for meaningful, informal conversations about the African American history of Iberia Parish and surrounding communities. History Tables meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Rather than gathering in one fixed location, the initiative is intentionally designed to meet the community where people already gather. Annointed Soul Food, 1501 Iberia St., New Iberia, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., (337) 352-2662, Website

April 4 - 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 at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion. 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

April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 - Teche Area Farmers Market - Experience a harvest of delicious homegrown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handmade cypress yard objects, homemade bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. The market is held every Saturday morning from 7-11 a.m. and Tuesday afternoon from 2-6 p.m. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-2330,

April 10 - 12 - Books Along the Teche Literary Festival - Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, receptions, poetry, music, children’s activities, Cajun dance lessons and more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St., New Iberia, (337) 606-5977, Website, Facebook

April 10 - A Novel Evening - A first-ever happy hour with the authors under the moss-draped live oak trees will provide a more relaxed atmosphere to converse with festival authors. Marcelle Bienvenu, celebrated chef, will conduct a Cajun cooking demo. Following Prose and Pours, guests will experience a delicious dinner prepared by beloved chef, Alex Patout, while listening to the sounds of the Bunk Johnson Brazz Band along the banks of the Bayou Teche. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 5:30-8:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 11 - Beignets & Beats - Cajun breakfast jam celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival, where you can eat, sip, and dance to the live music of Terry Huval while enjoying a classic Southern brunch. Bambino's Burgers, 114 E. Main St., New Iberia, 8-9:45 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 11 - Great Southern Writer Symposium - The 2026 Great Southern Writer is Rick Bragg. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author, joins moderator Jan Risher to illuminate the heart, history, and craft of Southern storytelling. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3:30-5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 11 - Swamp Sounds: A Swamp Pop Revival - The evening kicks off with Cajun dance lessons led by Britlyn Delahoussaye, followed by a Cajun dance competition. At the same time, the Grammy-nominated Revelers provide live music starting at 6:30 pm, including a selection of songs in French that honor Louisiana’s rich Francophone heritage. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 5:30-9 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 11 - 12, 19 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to run around preset barrels in the fastest time. It requires a combination of the horse’s athletic ability and the horsemanship skills of a rider in order to safely and successfully maneuver the horse around three barrels placed in a triangle pattern within a large arena. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 Corporate Dr. (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, (337) 365-7539, Website

April 12 - Da’s Table at The Main Cup - A free community meal served in honor of matriarch Wilda “Da” Hebert every second Sunday of the month. Doors open at 10 a.m. with serving starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to one free meal per person until the food runs out. Call The Main Cup at (337) 944-6003 to see what’s on the menu and how many servings are left. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., (337) 944-6003, Facebook

April 12 - Symphony Sunday in the Park - The Iberia Cultural Resources Association presents the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., in special free outdoor performances under the oaks. Bring your picnic lunch. Best picnic theme judging at 2:30 pm. Balloon artist and beverage booth available. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Sugar Cane Festival Building. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 3-5 p.m., (337) 298-7964, Website

April 16 - Bingo! With Heart - Play for a cause at 10-game bingo night benefitting the Loreauville Volunteer Fire Department. It is $20 to play and reservations are accepted and encouraged. Each game will be a different charity partner to “split the jackpot” on winnings. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 6-8 p.m., (337) 483-1400, Facebook

April 17 - 19 - El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia - Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala, “Running of the Bulls” dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spanish, Cajun and Zydeco music, entertainment; arts and crafts show; FREE Spanish dance lessons; visiting royalty paella eating contest; children’s tent, mass and more! Bouligny Plaza/Steamboat Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 349-7343, Website, Facebook

April 18 - Super Saturday Downtown Shopping - Shopping event that takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month. The event includes vendors setup along East and West Main Street in front of downtown businesses. Bird on the Bayou, 120 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 339-2826

April 18 - History Tables - The Iberia African American Historical Society presents History Tables, a new community initiative designed to bring neighbors together for meaningful, informal conversations about the African American history of Iberia Parish and surrounding communities. History Tables meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Rather than gathering in one fixed location, the initiative is intentionally designed to meet the community where people already gather. Church of Jesus Christ Church Hall, 131 W. Pershing St., New Iberia, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., (337) 352-2662, Website

April 18 - Shadows Hats & Spats - Guests will enjoy tastings featuring Red Reed Vodka and a special appearance by Richard Landry, winner of Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller. Sip on the event’s signature cocktail, the refreshing Basil Lemon Drop Martini, while mingling in the garden atmosphere and playing croquet. Light refreshments and wine will also be served. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website

April 19 - Veille’e in the Courtyard - Live music and food. Jeanerette Main Street Mercantile, 1318 Main St., Jeanerette, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., (504) 390-4144, Facebook

April 25 - Candy Bar Bingo - Celebrate April birthdays with sweet prizes. Bring three full-sized candy bars per player to play. Everyone with a April birthday will be registered to win a birthday cookie cake from Great American Cookie Company. The Main Cup, 101 N. Main St., Loreauville, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., (337) 483-1400 Facebook