PRESS RELEASE
June 2, 2014

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Brittany Racca

(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

celine@iberiatravel.com

iberiatravel.com

Iberia Parish Convention

and Visitors Bureau

Louisiana's Sweet Picks
July 2014 Events

New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette

Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

It's time to celebrate the USA with New Iberia's annual Fourth of July Parade marching down Main Street. Following the parade there will be a Honor Guard ceremony and harmony of patriotic music, and the day will conclude with fireworks at dusk.

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!

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

Iberia.lib.la.us, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library

July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, 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

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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

July 3 - 5, 2014 - Fourth of July Fishing Rodeo - Salt water fishing rodeo. Trophies will be awarded after closing of scales Saturday. Saturday, fais-do-do under the pavilion featuring: Good Feelings from Thibodeaux, La. and the Bad Boys Band from 5 p.m. - midnight. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 & Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 12 a.m. - midnight, 337-207-6206, Facebook.com/Pages/Iberia-Rod-Gun-Club, IberiaRodAndGun.com

July 3 - 5, 2014 - Acadiana District 4-H/FFA Horse Show - 4-H/FFA horse show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Thurs. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

July 4, 2014 - New Iberia Fourth of July Parade - Fourth of July parade followed by Honor Guard ceremony, harmony of patriotic music and fireworks at dusk. Historic Downtown New Iberia/Bouligny Plaza, Main Street, New Iberia, Fri. 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397.

July 12, 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

July 12, 2014 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - Regional barrel racing series. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

July 14 - 18, 2014 - Bayou Teche Museum Children's Camp - Week-long camp centered around the museum's existing exhibits, following a timeline of the Bayou Teche area's history. Children ages 7 - 12 are eligible. Bayou Teche Museum, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia, Mon. - Fri. 8:45 a.m. - noon., 337-606-5977, BayouTecheMuseum.org, Facebook.com/Pages/Bayou-Teche-Museum

July 17 - 20 and 24 - 27, 2014 - IPAL Presents, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" - Youth musical, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., 337-256-0604, IPALTheater.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Iberia-Performing-Arts-League/154935504620932

July 19, 2014 - Angler's Addiction Fishing Tournament - Fishing tournament, prizes for top 3 Specks and Reds in slot (16"- 27 "). Quintana Canal, LA 329 & Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 5 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-519-3131, 337-519-3947, LydiaCancerAssociation.org

July 19 - 20, 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

July 21 - 25, 2014 - IPAL's Summer Theatre Camp - With Mary Poppins as the theme, campers ages 6 - 9 will learn the basics of acting and theater as well as learn songs and dances from the show. The cost of the camp is $100. Price includes t-shirt and snacks. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - noon., 337-256-0604, IPALTheater.com, IPALTheater.com,Facebook.com/Pages/Iberia-Performing-Arts-League/154935504620932

July 23, 2014 - "Stars of Style" Best Dressed Gala - The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association's premier fundraiser. Profits benefit the Children's Parade held at the festival. Cade Community Center, 1688 Smede Hwy., St. Martinville, 6:30 - 10 p.m., 337-367-7594, HiSugar.org

July 26, 2014 - Denise P. Breaux Memorial Red Fish Derby- Red fish rodeo with cash prizes. 3 Fish Stringer 16"-27" slot. Kids division. Live entertainment by Wayne & Same Ol' 2 Step Zydeco Band from 2 - 6 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Registration Friday, July 25 from 6 - 9 p.m. with dinner, refreshments and DJ. Quintana Boat Landing, LA 329 & Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-519-3611, DPBRedFishDerby.com, Facebook.com/DPBMemorial

July 26, 2014 - Louisiana Stock Horse Association Show - State stock horse show and competition. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

July 26, 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.