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PRESS RELEASE
August 4, 2014
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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
September 2014 Events
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre
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Celebrate the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival with various activities and events happening all over New Iberia. Parades, a carnival, fais-do-do's, sugar cookery, photography and artistry competition, horticulture show, 4-H exhibits, pageantry and more are all on the way.
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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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Sept. 1 - 30, 2014 - Photography & Beyond Exhibit at the Shadows - Exhibit of Roxy Blanton's and Margaret Melancon's work. Shadows on the Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, Mon - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
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Sept. 1 - 30, 2014 - Iberia Parish Library Events - Check Iberiatravel.com for details. Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-364-7150,
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Sept. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 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
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Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 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, Wed. 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle
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Sept. 6, 2014 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market/ Grand Opening of the New Pavilion and Dock - The ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new market pavilion and dock will be held at 11 a.m., followed by the farmers market until 4 p.m. Free live performances include acoustic Cajun music by the Melancon, Thibodeaux & Bellard Trio until 4 p.m.; the Babineaux Sisters until 7 p.m.; and Beau Young Band until 10 p.m. 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 7, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket, DelcambreMarket.org
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Sept. 6, 2014 - Louisiana Stock Horse Association Show- State Stock Horse Show & 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
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Sept. 7, 2014 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association- Regional barrel race series. 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
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Sept. 8, 2014 - Museum Bridge Party - Prizes for high score 1st & 2nd places, door prizes, lunch treats and desserts. Bring your favorite bridge partner, $25 per person. All proceeds benefit the Bayou Teche Museum Foundation. Bayou Teche Museum, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia, Mon. 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 337-606-5977
BayouTecheMuseum.org, Facebook.com/pages/Bayou-Teche-Museum/125688421204
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Sept. 11, 2014 - Patriotic Day Ceremony - A celebration honoring patriots who serve our country with Flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Thurs. 6 p.m., 337-344-9397.
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Sept. 12 -13, 2014 - Lydia Cajun Food Fest - Friday night fais-do-do and Saturday survivor walk, poker run, all-day fais-do-do, food court with over 40 vendors, crafts, carnival rides, face painting and fun for everyone. Weeks Park, 4412 Weeks Park Rd., Lydia, Fri. 5 - 11:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., 337-367-1192, LydiaCancerAssociation.org
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Sept. 13 - 14, 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
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Sept. 19, 2014 - POW-MIA Day Ceremony - A celebration honoring the sacrifice made by prisoners of war and soldiers who remain missing in action with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Fri. 6 p.m., 337-344-9397.
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Sept. 20, 2014 - Cajun French Music Festival - Les Cadiens du Teche's (CFMA) music festival features Cajun bands, dancing, food, refreshments, raffle and door prizes. Cyr Gates Community Center, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-369-7538, CajunFrenchMusic.org/Chapter_NewIberia
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Sept. 22 - 27, 2014 - Pete deGravelles Sugar Tour - The Shadows presents tours focusing on the historic sugar industry during the week of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival. Regular admission rates apply. Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche
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Sept. 24 - 28, 2014 - Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival - Celebrate the Louisiana sugar cane industry with parades, carnival, fais-do-do's, sugar cookery, photography, and artistry competition, horticulture show, 4-H exhibits, pageantry and more. Wed. 5 - 11 p.m., Thurs. 3 - 11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat. 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-369-9323, HiSugar.org, Facebook.com/LouisianaSugarCaneFestival
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Sept. 24, 2014 - Civil War Canonniers Discussion - Author Michael Marshall will discuss his book "Gallant Creoles: A History of the Donaldsonville Canonniers." Free program best suited for an adult audience. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, Wed. 6 - 7:30 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum
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Sept. 25, 2014 - BestLife Iberia Flash Market - Mobile farmers market held every fourth Thursday of the month. Check Facebook page for time and location. 1505 S. Hopkins St., New Iberia. In the event of inclement weather, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, Thurs. 4 - 6 p.m., 337-367-0834, Facebook.com/BestLifeFlashMarket
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Sept. 26 - 27, 2014 - SugarFest 4-H Livestock Show - Youth livestock show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Fri. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena
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Sept. 27, 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, Sun. 7 - 11 p.m., Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry
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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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