PRESS RELEASE

Dec. 3, 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
January 2016 Events

New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette

Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

The Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau wishes you a warm welcome into 2016! We hope to see you at one of our many events this year. Happy Holidays!

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!

Jan. 1 - 5, 2016 - Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens - Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, daily 9 a.m- 4 p.m., (337) 359-8525, RipVanWinkleGardens.com, Facebook.com/RipVanWinkle.gardens

Jan. 1 - 15, 2016 - Les Cenelles Exhibit - The Iberia Parish Library will host Les Cenelles, an original copy of the first anthology of African American poetry in the country, featuring 17 French-speaking poets and published in 1845. Iberia Parish Library's main branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 337-364-7024, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library

Jan. 1 - 15, 2016 - Clementine Hunter Exhibit - "The Art and Social Commentary of Clementine Hunter," a traveling exhibit from the Louisiana State Museum, focuses on the importance of Hunter's work as a chronicler of rural life. With over 20 images of works by Hunter, the exhibit captures the spirit of her life and work. 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

Jan. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 2016 - 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

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 - 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

Jan. 9, 2016 - 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

Jan. 9, 2016 - Library Annual Booksale (paperback) - Library annual booksale part two to accommodate requests for paperback books. A one-day only sale, which includes children's books. Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., 337-364-7024, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library

Jan. 9, 2016 - 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

Jan. 19, 2016 - A Recipe for Fun - Mandy Armentor will be teaching how to stay safe with food in the kitchen, as she whips up a tasty meal that you can sample there. This cooking demonstration is open to families to participate in together. You must register either by calling the library or going online. Iberia Parish Library's St. Peter Branch, 1111 W. St. Peter, New Iberia, 5:30 - 8 p.m., 337-364-70150, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library

Jan. 21, 2016 - Greater Iberia Chamber Annual Banquet

- Various local restaurants will feature their favorite plates for tasting. Silent auction with local artists submissions. Keynote speaker: Mike Schlappi, Olympic gold medalist, successful author, professional educator, husband and father, who happens to be a paraplegic. Presentation of Civic and Business Impact Awards. Cade Community Center, 1688 Smede Hwy., Cade, 6 - 7:30 p.m., 337-364-1836, IberiaChamber.org, Facebook.com/IberiaChamber

Jan. 27, 2016 - NASA History Talk - Dr. Paul Darby of the University of Louisiana Lafayette will lead the presentation discussing little known facts about NASA missions from the moon walks to the Space Shuttle and Space Station. Dr. Darby is known as an expert in aerospace technology and was presented the highest award NASA gives to civilians. This free program is open to adults, however seating may be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, 6-7:30 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/pages/Jeanerette-Museum

Jan. 28, 2016 - 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.

Jan. 28, 2016 - Color Your World - L'Acadien Art Guild is doing their yearly exhibit at the Main Library in New Iberia. The theme this year is very simple: color. Color your world any way you want. Iberia Parish Library's main branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., 337-364-7150, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Parish-Library

Jan. 29, 2016 - Krewe of Andalusia Mardi Gras Parade -

Mardi Gras Parade, with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty and lots of throws. Parade route: from Bank Street down Main Street to Jefferson, cross bridge down Front Street to Duperier Street, left on Marie Street to City Park. Downtown New Iberia, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., 337-367-6466, Facebook.com/KreweofAndalusia

Jan. 30, 2016 - Showtunes Sing-Along - Envision daBerry invites everyone to participate in belting their favorite musicals in a piano lounge-style setting. Free admission. Beau Soleil Caf� and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., 337-378-9469, Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry

Jan. 31, 2016 - Krewe of Ezana Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade -

Mardi Gras Parade, with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty and lots of throws. Main St., Pellerin St. and Martin Luther King, Jeanerette, 1 - 4 p.m., 337-255-9539.

Jan. 31, 2016 - Grand Marais Mardi Gras Children's Dance - Costume judging at 4:30 p.m. Children's court winners will be announced and will ride in the parade. Mon Ami, 7304 E. Hwy. 90, Jeanerette, 3 - 6 p.m., 337-365-8185, Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais

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.