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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
August 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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Aug. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, 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, Tues. 2:30 - 6 p.m., Sat. 7 - 11 a.m., 337-369-2330, Facebook.com/TecheFarmersMarket |
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. 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. 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. |
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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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