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Oct. 1, 2014

 

For Immediate Release

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Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540

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Iberia Parish Convention 

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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
November 2014 Events
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre
Flamenco Dancer at El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia
Celebrate Spanish culture at El Festival Espaņol de Nueva Iberia Nov. 14-16.  

 

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!

Nov. 1, 2014 Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market - Held monthly on the first Saturday of each month. 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. First annual 5K Fun Run or Walk hosted by the Delcambre High School Cheerleaders. Bayou Carlin Cove, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 6, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket, DelcambreMarket.org 

Nov. 1,  2014 Jungle Gardens 5K - The race will be held on the hard pack road that travels throughout Jungle Gardens. Food, entertainment and awards will follow. All entrants will have a full day pass to explore the gardens and enjoy the area. Poceeds will go toward helping the children of St. Jude children's research hospital. Jungle Gardens, Hwy. 329, Avery Island, Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-993-9377, JungleGardens5k.comFacebook.com/Stjudejunglegardens

Nov. 1 - 2, 2014 Shadows Civil War Encampment - Re-enactment of the invasion of the Teche region and the occupation of Shadows-on-the-Teche in 1863. The special weekend event will include re-enactors and encampment on the grounds of the Shadows. This year, thanks to a generous donation by Iberia Preservation Alliance, the encampment weekend will be free. Shadows on the Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org,  Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche

Nov. 1,  2014 Great Chili Challenge - Chili cooking contest and family fun, including music, arts and crafts booths, laser tag & hamster ball, reverse bungee jump, train rides, potato sack races, fun jumps, open car show and more. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 337-365-9303,

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Nov. 1, 2014 - New Iberia Beneath the Balconies - Series of theatrical presentations and musical performances on selected balconies along New Iberia's award-winning Main Street at 2 p.m. Starts at Shadows-on-the-Teche (317 E. Main St.). Bring lawn chair. Before the event, enjoy "Lunch, Shopping and Music by the Berry Classics" in downtown New Iberia from noon to 2 p.m. Shops will be open and lunch will be available in Bouligny Plaza and at local restaurants. Downtown New Iberia-Main Street, Sat. 2 - 5 p.m., 337-364-1603, IberiaCultural.com

Nov. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 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

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

Nov. 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, Wed. 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle

Nov. 6 - 9 & 13 - 16, 2014 IPAL Presents, "Godspell," a musical Live theatre production. Essanee Theatre, 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

Nov. 8, 2014 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, Sat. 8 a.m. - noon, 337-276-4293, JeaneretteChamber.org, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce

Nov. 8, 2014 - Southern Soul Food Showdown - Soul food cookoff. Family oriented food festival, fais-do-do, arts and crafts, refreshments and more. Mon Ami, Grand Marais, 7304 E. Hwy. 90, Jeanerette, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-8185, Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais

Nov. 8, 2014 Jeanerette Live - Live music, food, shopping and kids activities on Main Street Jeanerette. Feature band Krossfyre will take the stage at 7 p.m. Jeanerette Main Street, from Minnieville Boulevard to Bracey Street, Jeanerette, Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., JeaneretteLive.com, Facebook.com/JeaneretteLive

Nov. 8,  2014 - New Iberia Holiday Vendor Event - Shop for beauty, weight loss and health products; handmade items; jewelry and fashion; crafts and artwork; Tupperware, cookware and kitchen accessories; candles; and more from local small businesses. Food trucks will be on site. Princesses and storybook characters will take pictures with the kids. Cyr Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-577-2117, Facebook.com/VendorBlenders

Nov. 8 - 9, 2014 Acadiana Barrel Racing Association Finals - Regional barrel race series. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena 

Nov. 9, 2014 Yesterday's Tomorrows: Uncovering the Past - Time Capsule to be opened after ten years. Music by Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue and the opening of the museum's new local exhibit. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, Sun. 2 - 4 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum

Nov. 11, 2014 - Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony - Honoring veterans with proclamations, 21 gun salute, flag raising, prayer service. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tues. 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397

Nov. 13, 2014 Delcambre Holiday Market - Christmas shopping from local vendors. Bayou Carlin Cove, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, Thurs. 5 - 9 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 6, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket, DelcambreMarket.org 

Nov. 14 - 16, 2014 - El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia - Celebrating New Iberia's Spanish roots with "Running of the Bulls" 5K and 1 mile fun run, re-enactment of the arrival of the Spanish on Bayou Teche, paella and tapas cookoff, arts and crafts, fais-do-do, food demonstrations, original Spanish family genealogy, guest lectures, exhibits and more. Steamboat Pavilion at Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Fri. 6 - 9:30 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun. noon - 1 p.m., 337-349-7343, Facebook.com/Pages/La-Asociacion-Espanola-de-Nueva-Iberia

Nov. 14 - 30, 2014 Spanish Festival Exhibit The Bayou Teche Museum will unveil its annual exhibit to coincide with El Festival Espaņol de Nueva Iberia on November 14th, the evening of the Spanish Festival Gala. The installation will feature a complete and genuine Flamenco costume and several other artifacts and authentic pieces brought to New Iberia from the Malaga region of Spain. The unveiling will take place at 7 p.m. just prior to the Gala at the Sliman Theater next door. Bayou Teche Museum, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia, Thurs. 7 p.m. for unveiling, Museum business hours for exhibit, 337-606-5977, BayouTecheMuseum.org, Facebook.com/Pages/Bayou-Teche-Museum

Nov. 15, 2014 - Shadows' Artist in Residence: David Greely Artist in Residence David Greely will present a performance program based on work he has been composing during his research and working onsite. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, Sat. check website for time, 337-369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche 

Nov. 15 - 16, 2014 National Barrel Race Association Show - National Barrel Horse Association sanctioned barrel race competition. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena 

Nov. 20, 2014  BestLife Iberia Flash Market - Mobile farmers market. Check their website for additional dates and locations. First United Methodist Church Ministries Center, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, Thurs. 4 - 6 p.m., 337-367-0834, Facebook.com/BestLifeFlashMarket

Nov. 29, 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, Sat. 7 - 11 p.m., Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry

Nov. 30, 2014 - Christmas Shoppe - Several local crafters displaying handcrafted jewelry, beauty products, handmade candles, soap, food products and much more, for more information call 337-229-1982. Willow Wood Park Recreation Center, 113 Willow Wood Dr., New Iberia, Sun. 11 a.m - 5 p.m., 337-229-4254

Nov. 30, 2014 Sounds of the Season Free Christmas concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association, featuring familiar Christmas songs as well as classical selections. St. Peters Church, 108 E. St. Peter St., New Iberia, Sun. 3 - 4:30 p.m., 337-364-1603, IberiaCultural.com

 

For more information on parish events call the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit 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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