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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
December 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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Dec. 1, 2013 - Christmas Shoppe - Come shop for loved ones. Local crafters will display handcrafted jewelry, beauty products, handmade candles, soap, food products and much more. Willow Wood Park Recreation Center, 113 Willow Wood Dr., New Iberia, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-229-4254, 337-229-1982. |
Dec. 1, 2013 - Sounds of the Season - Free Christmas concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association, featuring familiar Christmas songs as well as classical selections. St. Peters Church, 108 E. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 3 - 4:30 p.m., 337-364-1603, IberiaCultural.com |
Dec. 1 - 31, 2013 - Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home and Rip Van Winkle Gardens - Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-359-8525, Ripvanwinklegardens.com |
Dec. 3, 2013 - New Iberia Christmas Parade - Christmas parade, with Santa Claus, marching bands, dance groups. Main Street, Historic Downtown New Iberia, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 337-365-1428, 337-207-5670. |
Dec. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 28, 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 |
Dec. 4, 11, 18, 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, 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, Glcranch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle/173448106037617 |
Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2013 - Iberia Performing Arts League presents "A Nice Family Gathering" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs. through Sat. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sun. 3 - 5 p.m., 337-364-6114, Iberiaperformingartsleague-com.doodlekit.com, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Performing-Arts-League/154935504620932 |
Dec. 7, 2013 - Battle of the Paddles Gumbo Cookoff - Sample all you can eat gumbo and enjoy music and fun booths (caricature, face painting, photo, etc.). Soft drinks, water, hot chocolate, hot dogs, chips and homemade sweets will also be sold. Cooking begins at 8 a.m. Judging and serving at 1 p.m. Live entertainment by Travis Matte at 7:30 p.m. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 409 E. Main St., Delcambre, 10 a.m. - until, 337-519-4362. |
Dec. 7, 2013 - Yuletide on the Bayou - Gingerbread house competition among Girl Scouts of Louisiana, Pine to the Gulf chapter. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 337-369-2330. |
Dec. 7, 2013 - Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Ceremony - A celebration remembering the day the US became involved in World War II with Flag ceremony, 21 gun salute, flag raising and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397. |
Dec. 7 - 8, 2013 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association; Finals - Regional barrel race series finals, concessions. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460 |
Dec. 7 - 31, 2013 - Shadows Merry Making Season - Tours of Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation Home and Gardens decorated for holiday season. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-369-6446, Shadowsontheteche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsontheTeche |
Dec. 8, 2013 - Jeanerette Christmas Parade - Christmas parade with Santa Claus, marching bands, dance groups and more. Main Street, Jeanerette, 1 - 3 p.m., 337-579-2153. |
Dec. 8, 2013 - Magic on Main Gingerbread Tea - A gingerbread man will greet children ages four through 10 and adults before they enter into a magically decorated gingerbread themed room. There will be singing, a visit by Santa and storytelling. Tea, hot chocolate and adult beverages will be available along with tea sandwiches and sweets. Holiday tea party attire is requested. Sliman Theatre, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 1 - 3 p.m., 337-369-6446, Shadowsontheteche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsontheTeche |
Dec. 8, 2013 - Delcambre Main Street Christmas Parade - Christmas parade with Santa Claus, marching bands and dance groups. Main Street, Delcambre, 2 p.m.,
337-519-2541. |
Dec. 14, 2013 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market - Fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables, arts & crafts. Get some Christmas shopping done and enjoy your day with live music and a visit with Santa. Join the Marines and bring something to donate to Toys for Tots. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 409 E. Main St., Delcambre, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 7, Delcambremarket.org, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket |
Dec. 21, 2013 - New Iberia's Creole Market - Shop for seasonal, locally grown produce and fruits, fresh Louisiana seafood, homemade jams, jellies and other preserves, as well as fresh baked items, home-cooked dishes, handmade crafts and more. Enjoy fun and educational activities that promote healthier eating and lifestyle choices. West End Park, 1200 Field St., New Iberia, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-367-0834, Facebook.com/CreoleMarket |
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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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