Press Release
April 5, 2016
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Louisiana Sweet Picks
May 2016 Events 
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre

Drive in for the 2016 Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In on May 12-14 
May 1 - 4, 2016 - Southern Regional Mine Rescue Competition -  Metal/nonmetal mine rescue competition, 12-14 teams of 10, with Mine Safety and Health Administration judges. Free to the public. SugArena@Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 365-7539, SugArena.com, Facebook.com/AcadianaFairgrounds 
May 1 - 7, 2016 - Canvasing James Lee Burke - In honor of  Dave Robicheaux's Hometown Literary Festival, L'Acadien Art Guild presents an exhibit filled with paintings and photographs depicting scenes and characters from the Dave Robicheaux novel series written by James Lee Burke. Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 364-7024, IberiaLibrary.org, Facebook.com/IberiaLibrary
May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 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 
May 4, 11, 18, 25, 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, 6110 Loreauville Rd., Loreauville, 1 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle
May 7, 2016 - Delcambre Seafood & 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 
May 7, 2016 - New Iberia Downtown ArtWalk - Local artists gather in the downtown area to showcase their work. Begins at Shadows-on-the-Teche (317 E. Main St.), following Main Street to Railroad Avenue, then to A&E and NILA Gallery on West St. Peter Street. Historic Downtown New Iberia, 4 - 7 p.m., (337) 369-2330, Facebook.com/NewIberia.MainStreet 
May 12 - 14, 2016 - Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In - Classic and muscle cars cruise into the hot side of Louisiana's Cajun Country to experience the area's hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators enjoy free car shows and entertainment. Register Car: 337-369-9595. Sponsors: 337-577-3039. Super 8 Hotel of New Iberia, 2714 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., (337) 316-0932, CruisinCajunCountry.com, Facebook.com/pages/Cruisin-Cajun-Country 
May 13, 2016 - Movies in the Park "Hotel Transylvania" - Come watch "Hotel Transylvania" at the New Iberia City Park. Concessions sold. No ice chests. Bring blankets and chairs. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 7:30 - 9 p.m., IberiaOnTap.com, Facebook.com/IberiaOnTap 
May 14, 2016 - Jeep & 4x4 Poker Run - Acadiana's Hope for a Cure Jeep Run fundraiser featuring raffles and prizes at every stop, food and entertainment. Kid friendly. Francis Romero Memorial Park, 6310 Coteau Rd., New Iberia, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-230-6730, Facebook.com/AcadianaHope
May 14, 2016 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-335-0721, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce
May 14, 2016 - Chitimacha Race for Tour du Teche - Tour du Teche put on this 20-mile race for serious athletes and recreational paddlers in kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards. It starts at New Iberia's City Park and ends at the Chitimacha Tribe's boat launch in Charenton. Click on website to register. New Iberia City Park Boat Launch, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 394-6232, TourDuTeche.com 
May 14, 2016 - Q-ing on the Bayou - Boat Poker Run - Poker run in boats with pre-determined stops where cards are to be drawn. Live music and barbecue cookoff. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Launch & Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad, Delcambre, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., (337) 658-2422.
May 14, 2016 - Food Truck Festival - Every second Saturday of the month, food trucks are available at the Teche Area Farmers Market. Tables and chairs provided for participants to enjoy lunch and listen to music in the gazebo. Fresh produce and (handmade) items sold by local farmers and artisans. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 337-369-2330,  Facebook.com/TecheFarmersMarket, Facebook.com/NewIberia.DBA
May 21, 2016 - Loyalty & Armed Forces Day Ceremony - A celebration of our armed forces for keeping us safe at home and abroad with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 344-9397.
May 26, 2016- Acadiana Growers Alliance Farmers Market - Selling fresh produce and baked goods on the last Thursday of each month. First United Methodist Church Ministries Center, 211 W. St. Peter St., New Iberia, 4 - 6 p.m., 337-636-0790, 
May 28, 2016 - Splash Bash- Swimming, arts and crafts, games, fun jumps, food, refreshments. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., (337) 339-5903, SnapOfIberia.org
May 28, 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 Café and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., 337-378-9469, Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry
May 30, 2016 - Memorial Day Ceremony- A celebration commemorating all of our fallen soldiers with flag ceremony, 21 gun salute and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 344-9397.
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 in New Iberia.
 
For more information on parish events and tourism assets, call the bureau at 337-365-1540 or visit IberiaTravel.com
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Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau
2513 Hwy 14 | New Iberia, LA | 70560
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