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Feb. 3, 2015

 

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

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Iberia Parish Convention 

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Louisiana's Sweet Picks
February
March 2015 Events
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre
Experience authentic dragon boats racing down the Bayou Teche during the third annual Acadiana Dragon Boat Festival on Sat. March 28! Boats are powered to the finish line by 20 paddlers while one drummer keeps the beat.

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!

March 1, 2015 - Iberia Parish 4-H Ranch Sorting - Horse show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.comFacebook.com/Pages/SugArena

March 1 - 6, 2015  The World Will Move Exhibit - The Jeanerette Museum is hosting the traveling exhibit, The World Will Move: Civil Rights and Public Transportation in Louisiana 1860s-1950s. The exhibit from the Louisiana State Museum uses vintage photographs, prints, newspaper articles and artifacts to tell the story of African Americans who challenged discrimination on streetcars, steamboats, trains and buses. The museum will also present photographs of local transportation. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum

March 1 - 31,  2015 New Iberia Azalea Trail - Delicate Azaleas bloom early each spring flooding the landscape with a sea of red, pink, white, purple and salmon. Our easy self guided driving tour offers a glimpse of all the beautiful flowers along the trail from the miniature varieties to the massive. Main Street, New Iberia, 337-365-1540, IberiaTravel.com

March 1 - 31, 2015 Iberia Parish Library Events - Check IberiaTravel.com  for details. Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-364-7150, 

March 1 - April 15, 2015 George Rodrigue Comes Home: Under Iberia's Oak Trees A fine art exhibit by New Iberia native the late George Rodrigue. Bayou Teche Museum, 131 W. Main St., New Iberia, Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-606-5977, BayouTecheMuseum.org, Facebook.com/Pages/Bayou-Teche-Museum

March 2, 10, 16, 23, 30, 2015 - Master Horseman - Horse show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com,Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

March 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 2015 - 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

March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015 - 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

March 5 - 8, 12 - 15 & 19 - 22, 2015 Iberia Performing Arts League Presents, "The Drowsy Chaperone" Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia,  Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. & Sun. 3 - 5 p.m., 337-364-6114, IPALTheater.com

March 7, 2015Delcambre Seafood & 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. For the freshest updates, visit their Facebook and Website. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 7, DelcambreMarket.org, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket

March 7, 2015 - Shadows Arts & Crafts Fair - Over ninety vendors display their art and crafts in the Shadows gardens. Paintings, jewelry, children's clothing, cypress furniture, candles, wine and much more. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsontheTeche

March 7 - 8, 2015 - Barreling For a Cure Added Money Barrel Race - Horse show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com,Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena
March 11 & 14 - 15, 2015 - SugaSheaux - Horse show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com,Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena 

March 14, 2015 - 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

March 15, 2015 - Top Rod Big Bass Classic - Big bass hourly payback tournament with many door prizes and lunch for all contestants and viewers. Weigh in and awards ceremony. This year the ULL Fishing Team is aiding in putting on the event. Other money raised will go to Elvis Jeanminette Memorial Scholarship and Lydia Cancer Society. The  Boy Scouts of America will receive a kayak wrapped with Elvis memorabilia. Marshfield Boat Launch, Lake Dauterive, Marshfield Rd., New Iberia, Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., 337-519-3107, Facebook.com/ragin.fishing

March 20, 2015 - 4-H Show Shooting Archery - Archery. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com,Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

March 21, 2015 - Festival of Live Oaks - Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts, music, workshops, barbecue cookoff, refreshments, family fun. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-369-2337.

March 21, 2015 - Bowl for Kids Sake- Bowling to pass a good time and help friends in need, concessions. Bayou Pins, 1502 E. Main St. #B, New Iberia, Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 337-364-3075, AcadianaBigs.com

March 22, 2015 - Vermilion Parish 4-H Benefit Ranch Sorting Competition - Youth equine ranch sorting competition. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com,Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

March 25, 2015  The Home Front and World War II History Talk at Jeanerette Museum - Nicholls State University Professor Paul Wilson will discuss the role of women and the life of citizens on the home front during World War II. This program is best suited for an adult audience. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, Wed. 6 - 8 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum

March 26, 2015 - Acadiana Growers Alliance Farmers Market - Selling fresh produce and baked goods on the last Thursday of each month. For details, go to Facebook.com/AGAFarmersMarket. For additional "flash" (pop-up) market dates and locations, check Facebook.com/BestLifeFlashMarketFirst United Methodist Church Ministries Center, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, Thurs. 4 - 6 p.m., 337-367-0838.

March 28, 2015 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

March 28, 2015 Acadiana Dragon Boat Festival - Experience authentic dragon boats racing down the Bayou Teche. Boats are powered to the finish line by 20 paddlers while one drummer keeps the beat. Local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-352-2180, IberiaOnTap.com, Facebook.com/AcadianaDragonBoatFestival

March 28 - 29, 2015 - APHA Horse Show - Horse Show. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-7539, SugArena.com,Facebook.com/Pages/SugArena

March 29, 2015 - Symphony Sunday in the Park - A free outdoor concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra featuring a performance by New Iberia Youth Choir presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Building. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, Sun. 3 - 5 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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Antique Rose Ville Tea Room & Gardens

 

Bayou Teche Museum

 

William G. "Bunk" Johnson Jazz Trail

 

KONRIKOŽ Company Store/ Conrad Rice Mill

 

Jungle Gardens of Avery Island

 

TABASCOŽ Factory/ Country Store

 

Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens/ Rip's Rookery

 

Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation Home & Gardens

 

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Bayou Teche Corridor

 

New Iberia Main Street Walking Tours

 

James Lee Burke's "Iberia Trail"

 

 

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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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