PRESS RELEASE

July 1, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Brittany Racca

(337) 365-1540

(888) 942-3742

brittany@iberiatravel.com

iberiatravel.com

Iberia Parish Convention

and Visitors Bureau

Louisiana's Sweet Picks
August 2015 Events

New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette

Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

The Delcambre Shrimp Festival on Aug. 12-16 honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens' pageants, fais-do-do's, carnival rides, boat parade, food court and much more. You won't want to miss it!

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 - 30, 2015 - Iberia Parish Library Events - Check Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library for details. Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-364-7150, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library

August 1, 2015 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

- 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. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 800-884-6120 ext. 7, DelcambreMarket.org, Facebook.com/DelcambreMarket

August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 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

August 5, 12, 19, 26, 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, 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle

August 7, 2015 - Purple Heart Day & POW-MIA 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, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-344-9397

August 8, 2015 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-335-0721, JeaneretteChamber.org, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce

August 8, 2015 - Food Truck Festival - Food trucks will be available at the Teche Area Farmers Market every second Saturday of the month. Along Fulton St. between Fisher Street and Iberia Street, New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 337-369-2330, Facebook.com/TecheFarmersMarket, Facebook.com/NewIberia.DBA

August 12 - 16, 2015 - 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, boat parade, food court and much more. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, Wed. - Fri. 6 - 11:30 p.m., Sat. 7a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 337-685-2653, ShrimpFestival.net, Facebook.com/DelcambreShrimpFestival

August 26, 2015 - Out of the Shadows of Leprosy - The Jeanerette Museum will present Out of the Shadows, a talk on leprosy in Louisiana and one family's history, led by local author Claire Manes. Manes is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/pages/Jeanerette-Museum

August 27, 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/BestLifeFlashMarket. First United Methodist Church Ministries Center, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 4 - 6 p.m., 337-367-0838.

August 29, 2015 - Tarts & Arts: Battle of the Notebook - Event is open to public of all ages. Artists and writers who are competing will have their sketchbooks on display. Guests will be able to view each sketchbook while enjoying complimentary refreshments. NILA Gallery, 301 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - noon, 337-378-9469, Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry

August 29, 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, 7 - 11 p.m., 337-378-9469, 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 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.