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!

Feb. 1 - 7, 2014 - "Spotlight on Louisiana" Art Exhibit - Art exhibit sponsored by L'Acadian Art Guild. Iberia Parish Library - Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-364-2562, Iberia.lib.la.us, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library/95585134786 

Feb. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 2014 - Teche Area Farmers Market -

Feb. 2, 2014 - Cajun Ground Hog Day - Pierre C. Shadeaux, Iberia's Cajun groundhog, emerges to predict weather... short summer or long spring. Student essay contest winners presented, children's choirs, proclamations and more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., 337-365-6773.

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 - 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

Feb. 8, 2014 - 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

Feb. 14 - 16, 2014 - AKC Agility Dog Trials - K9 agility trials, prizes, concessions. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/pages/SugArena/119348071471460 

Feb. 21, 2014 - Krewe of Andalusia Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty. Parade route: from Bank St. to Jefferson, down Fullton to Burke, to Duperier, right on Marie. Disbands at New Iberia City Park. Historic Downtown New Iberia, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 337-367-6466, Facebook.com/KreweofAndalusia

Feb. 22, 2014 - 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

Feb. 22, 2014 - Showtunes Sing-Along - Envision daBerry invites everyone to participate in belting their favorite musicals in a piano lounge-style setting. Free admission. Des Amis Dining and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry/184912591564828

Feb. 22 - 23, 2014 - TABASCO® Shootout Soccer Tournament - Competitive soccer tournament offered to all Louisiana D1 teams, concessions. Louisiana Pepperplex, 611 Sucrose Dr., New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-9336, Iberiasoccer.com

Feb. 23, 2014 - Krewe of Ezana Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty. Martin Luther King, Canal and Main Streets, Jeanerette, 1 - 3 p.m., 337-276-4933.

Feb. 23, 2014 - Concert by Candelight - Free candlelight chamber orchestra concert performed by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. St. Peters Church, 108 E. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 3 - 4:30 p.m., 337-364-1603, IberiaCultural.com 

Feb. 24, 2014 - Grand Marais Mardi Gras Children's Dance - Costume judging at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be announced and will ride in the parade. Mon Ami, 7304 E. Hwy. 90, Jeanerette, 3 - 6 p.m, 337-365-8185, Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais

Feb. 28, 2014 - Grand Marais Mardi Gras Dance - Costume judging at 11 p.m. Mon Ami, 7304 E. Hwy. 90, Jeanerette, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., 337-365-8185, Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais