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!

Aug. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, 2013 - Teche Area Farmers Market -

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 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, Glcranch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle/173448106037617

Aug. 7, 2013 - Purple Heart Day Ceremony - A celebration honoring soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and made it home. Flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397.

Aug. 10, 2013 - August Anglers' Addiction Fishing Tournament - Fishing tournament, prizes for top 3 specks and reds in slot (16" - 27"). Kids division. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 and Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 5 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-519-3131, 337-519-3947, LydiaCancerAssociation.org

Aug. 10, 2013 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-276-4293, Jeanerettechamber.org, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce

Aug. 14 - 18, 2013 - Delcambre Shrimp Festival - The festival honors the shrimp industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens' pageants, fais-do-do's, carnival rides, food court, boat parade and much more. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre. Wed. through Fri. 6:30 - until, Sat. 7 a.m. - until, Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-685-2653, ShrimpFestival.net, Facebook.com//DelcambreShrimpFestival

Aug. 21, 2013 - Jeanerette Museum Historical Lecture - University of Louisiana at Lafayette Professor Michael Martin will discuss Louisiana's history after the Civil War. Jeanerette Sugar Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, 6 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/pages/Jeanerette-Museum/426632330723884

Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2013 - Sugarfest Classic Brahman Show - Louisiana state cattle show, concessions. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, Sugarena.com, Facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460

Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, 2013 - Labor Day Fishing Rodeo - Fishermen compete in 15 categories to win prizes in runabout, inside and children's divisions. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division. In addition the boat captain whose crew catches the most point fish over the weekend will also win an award and every qualified registrant is eligible to participate in the grand prize drawing. Winners will receive trophies. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 and Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 5 a.m. - 3 p.m., 337-364-7301.