PRESS RELEASE
May 1, 2014

 

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

[email protected] 

iberiatravel.com 

Iberia Parish Convention 

and Visitors Bureau

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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
June 2014 Events
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre
Come celebrate the life and legacy of the King of Zydeco Music! Artists will pay tribute to grammy award winning legend Clifton Chenier at the Clifton Chenier Celebration. Music, round table discussions and more begin at noon.

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!

June 1, 2014 Iberia Parish 4-H Horse Show - 4-H horse show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

June 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2014 Iberia Performing Arts League Presents "Wait Until Dark"- Live theatre production. 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sun. 3 - 5 p.m., 337-364-6114, IPALTheater.com, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Performing-Arts-League 

June 1 - 31, 2014 Iberia Parish Library Events - Check Iberiatravel.com for details. Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-364-7150, 

June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2014 - 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

June 4, 11, 18, 25, 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

June 7, 2014 Decambre Seafood and Farmers Market - Enjoy what's fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids' activities and other special events. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 409 E. Main St., Delcambre, Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 7, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket, DelcambreMarket

June 7, 2014 Louisiana Appaloosa Horse Show - State Appaloosa competition and show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Fri. - Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena  

June 8, 2014 Acadiana Barrel Racing Assoc. - Regional barrel race series, concessions. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sun 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena  

June 14, 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

June 14, 2014 - National Marina Day Free music and lots of food and beverages vendors to celebrate National Marina Day. North Pier Marina @ Port of Delcambre, 307 Isadore St., Delcambre, 3 - 7 p.m., 337-303-7950,  PortofDelcambre.comFacebook.com/NorthPierMarina 

June 14, 2014 Flag Day Ceremony - A celebration ceremony honoring veterans and fallen soldiers. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Sat. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397.

June 14 - 15, 2014 LA Mounted Shooting of America Mounted Rider Competition - Riding competition. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat - Sun. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena 

June 21, 2014 Clifton Chenier Celebration - Artists will pay tribute to grammy award winning legend Clifton Chenier. Music, round table discussions and more. Clifton Chenier Club, 2116 Fernand Crochet Rd., New Iberia 70563, Sat. 12 - 6 p.m., 337-339-5903, CliftonChenierClub.com.

June 21 - 22, 2014 SugaSheaux - Regional horse show and ranch sorting competition. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena 

June 22, 2014 Stars & Stripes - A Musical Celebration Patriotic and World War II era music to honor our veterans. Free patriotic concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and the Iberia Community Concert Band. Sugar Cane Festival Building, 601 Parkview Dr., New Iberia 70563, Sun. 3 - 5 p.m., 337-364-1603, IberiaCultural.com

June 28, 2014 - New Iberia 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, hand made 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. - 12 p.m., 337-367-0834.

June 28, 2014 Lafayette Parish 4-H Horse Show - 4-H horseshow. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena 

June 28, 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

 

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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