PRESS RELEASE

May 7, 2013

 

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Céline Alis
(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

celine@iberiatravel.com

iberiatravel.com

Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
June 2013 Events
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

 

Watch the Louisiana State Appaloosa Competition and Show on June 8 at SugArena in New Iberia.
     

NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to experience our famous attractions, world renowned cuisine, contagious music, sizzling events and people who never meet a stranger. Join us and savor the difference in Iberia Parish!

 

June 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 2013 - Teche Area Farmers' Market -
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, Tuesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m., Saturdays 7 - 11 a.m., 337-369-2330 or 337-380-0672.
  
June 1, 2013 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers' Market -Debuting this spring, the market will feature wild-caught Delcambre Direct Seafood and farm fresh, locally grown produce. With music, food and special events, visitors will enjoy a fun and healthy shopping experience. Shrimp Festival Grounds, 409 E. Main St., Delcambre, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 6, www.delcambremarket.org, www.facebook.com/DelcambreMarket
 
June 1, 2 & 6 - 9, 2013 - Iberia Performing Arts League presents "See How They Run"- Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., 337-364-6114,http://iberiaperformingartsleague-com.doodlekit.com,www.facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Performing-Arts-League/154935504620932
  
June 2, 2013 - Iberia Parish 4-H Horse Show - 4-H horse show, concessions. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539,www.sugarena.com,www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460 
 
June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 - GLC Farmers' Market - Local farmers sell 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, 211 Main Street, Loreauville, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., 337-577-9160, www.glcranch.com
 
June 8, 2013 - Louisiana Appaloosa Horse Show - Louisiana state Appaloosa competition and show, concessions. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539,www.sugarena.com, www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460

June 8, 2013 - Jeanerette Farmers' Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-276-4293, www.jeanerettechamber.org, www.facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce

June 9, 2013 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - Regional barrel race series, concessions. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.com, www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460
 

June 14, 2013Flag Day - Ceremony honoring veterans and fallen soldiers. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397.

June 15, 2013Vermilion Parish 4-H Horse Show - 4-H horse show, concessions. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.com, www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460
 
 
June 21, 2013 - Movies in the Park: "The Little Rascals" - Free movie screening for the whole family, concessions. Bring blankets and chairs. No ice chest. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 7 p.m., 337-352-2180, www.iberiaontap.com, www.facebook.com/iberiaontap
 
June 22 - 23, 2013 - SugaSheaux - Regional horse show and ranch sorting competition, concessions. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.com, www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460
  
June 23, 2013 - Stars and Stripes: A musical Celebration - Free patriotic concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and the Iberia Community Concert Band. Patriotic and World War II era music to honor our veterans. Sugar Cane Festival Building, 601 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 3 - 4:30 p.m., 337-364-1603, www.iberiacultural.com
  
June 22, 2013 Clifton Chenier Celebration - Celebrating the life and legacy of the King of Zydeco Music. Artists will pay tribute to grammy award winning legend Clifton Chenier. Roundtable discussion 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Music starts at 11 a.m. continuing throughout the day. Clifton Chenier Club, 2116 Fernand Crochet Ln., New Iberia, 9 - 6 p.m., 337-339-5903, www.cliftonchenierclub.com
  
June 29, 2013 - Lafayette Parish 4-H Horse Show - 4-H horse show, concessions. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.com, www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460

 

June 30, 2013 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - Regional barrel race series, concessions.SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.com, www.facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460
  
  
For more information on parish events call the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit www.iberiatravelcom
  
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Hot Spots

 

 

 

 Antique Rose Ville Tea Room & Gardens

 

Bayou Teche Museum

 

William G. "Bunk" Johnson Jazz Collection Exhibit

 

KONRIKO® Company Store/ Conrad Rice Mill

 

Jungle Gardens of Avery Island 

 

TABASCO® Factory/ Country Store

 

Rip Van Winkle Gardens/ Rip's Rookery/ Jefferson Island 

 

Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation Home & Gardens

 

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Bayou Teche Corridor

 

New Iberia Main Street Walking Tours

 

James Lee Burke's "Iberia Trail"

 

 

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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 located at 2513 Hwy. 14 in New Iberia.

 

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