PRESS RELEASE
July 1, 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
August 2014 Events

New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette

Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

It's time for the Delcambre Shrimp Festival! The festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens' pageants, fais-do-do's, carnival rides, blessing of the fleet, food court and much more. Held annually at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, the festival begins Wed. Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., and ends Sun. Aug. 17., at 4 p.m.

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!

August 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

Aug. 1 - 31, 2014 - Watercolor Exhibit - Watercolor exhibit of Darnelle Delcambre's watercolor students. A&E Gallery, 335 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, Mon. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-367-7668, Schex.com/AAndE, Facebook.com/Pages/A-E-Gallery

August 2, 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

August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 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

August 6, 13, 20, 27, 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

August 7, 2014 - Purple Heart Day Ceremony - A celebration honoring soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and made it home with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Thurs. 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397.

August 9, 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

August 9 - 10, 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

August 13 - 17, 2014 - Delcambre Shrimp Festival - The Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens' pageants, fais-do-do's, carnival rides, blessing of the fleet, food court and much more. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, Wed. - Fri. 6 - 11:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-685-2653, ShrimpFestival.net, Facebook.com/DelcambreShrimpFestival

August 20, 2014 - Long: A Life in Politics - University of Louisiana at Lafayette Professor Michael Martin, author of the new book Russell Long: A Life in Politics, will discuss the Long family and how they have affected Louisiana politics. Following the program, Martin will autograph copies of his book. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, Wed. 6 - 8 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/pages/Jeanerette-Museum

August 28, 2014 - BestLife Iberia Flash Market - Mobile farmers market held every fourth Thursday of the month. Check Facebook for location. Thurs. 4 - 6 p.m., 337-367-0834, Facebook.com/BestLifeFlashMarket

August 29 - 31, 2014 - Labor Day Fishing Rodeo - Fishermen compete in 15 different types of fish and win prizes in runabout, inside and children's divisions. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division. Grand prize drawing. Winners will receive trophies. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 & Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, Fri. and Sat. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun. 5 a.m. - 1 p.m., 337-364-7301.

August 29 - 31, 2014 - SugarFest Classic Brahman Show - Louisiana state cattle show, concessions. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Fri. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

August 30, 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.