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PRESS RELEASE
June 5, 2013
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
C�line Alis
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
[email protected]
iberiatravel.com
Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau
   
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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
July 2013 Events
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre
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NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Iberia Parish Convention and 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!
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July 1 - 26, 2013 - Boys and Girls Club Summer Program - Educational and fun summer program for children. Reading, computer time, spelling and trivia competitions. Field trips, bowling, skating, swimming, museums, parks and movies. Club will be closed July 1 - 5. Iberia Boys and Girls Club, 430 E. Pershing, New Iberia. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 337-364-7040, www.bgcacadiana.com, www.facebook.com/pages/Boys-Girls-Clubs-of-Acadiana/156412857717
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July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 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, 337-369-2330, www.facebook.com/TecheFarmersMarket
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July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013 - Summer Open Studio at the Gallery - Drop in/drop off Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to paint with artist Paul Schexnayder. All ages and skill levels welcome. Over 25 stencils available to use or bring in your ideas or images to paint. You can drop off kids 6 years or older. Have them bring a snack and drinks. A & E Gallery, 335 W. Main St., New Iberia, 337-321-1956, www.schex.com/AandE , www.facebook.com/pages/A-E-Gallery/252837976737
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July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013 - GLC Farmers' Market - 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, 211 N. Main St., Loreauville, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., 337-577-9160, www.glcranch.com/glc-meat-market, www.facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle/173448106037617
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July 4, 2013 - New Iberia Fourth of July Parade - Fourth of July parade followed by Honor Guard ceremony, harmony of patriotic music and fireworks at dusk. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397.
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July 4 - 6, 2013 - Fourth of July Fishing Rodeo - Salt water fishing rodeo. Over 30 fishing categories with trophies and cash prizes for your catch. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 and Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 337-207-6206, http://iberiarodandgun.com,
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July 8 - Aug 2, 2013 - IREC Summer Day Camps - Wide variety of recreational, motivational and educational activities in safe, healthy and fun atmosphere. Activities include indoor/outdoor sports and games, crafts, water days, field trips, educational centers, special events, and much more. Willow Wood Park, 113 Willow Wood Dr., New Iberia, 337-365-6197, www.irecparks.com/summer-day-camp, www.facebook.com/pages/irecparkscom/465650300147931
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July 27, 2013 - Denise P. Breaux Memorial Red Fish Derby - Red fish rodeo with cash prizes. 3 Fish Stringer 16"-27" slot. Kids division. Live entertainment by Geno Delafose from 2 - 7 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Registration event on Friday, July 26 from 6 - 10 p.m. with red fish dinner, refreshments and a DJ. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 and Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 337-519-3611, www.dpbredfishderby.com, www.facebook.com/DPBMemorial
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For more information on parish events call the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit www.iberiatravel.com
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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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