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Press Release
May 3, 2016
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 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., New Iberia, 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle
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June 2 - 5 & 9 - 12, 2016 - Iberia Performing Arts League Presents, "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 - 10 p.m., Sun. 3 - 5:30 p.m., (337) 364-6114, IPALTheater.com, Facebook.com/IPAL-Iberia-Performing-Arts-League-Site
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June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 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.,
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June 4, 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
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June 4, 2016 - Bunk Johnson Jazz Festival - Celebrate jazz musican Bunk Johnson with live entertainment and delicious food. Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 560-5595, BunkJohnson.com
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June 6 - 10, 2016 - Bayou Teche Museum Summer of Fun Camp - The week-long camp for children ages 7-12 will be directed by certified teachers and include interactive demonstrations, games, music, arts and crafts and a downtown scavenger hunt. Attendees will explore the Teche region's Native Americans, Spanish Founders, Acadians, Iberia Resources and Main Street. $75 per camper includes daily snacks and a memory bag at week's end. Bayou Teche Museum, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30 a.m. - noon, (337) 606-5977, BayouTecheMuseum.org, Facebook.com/BayouTecheMuseum
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June 11, 2016 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-335-0721,
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June 11, 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/TecheAreaFestivalandFarmersMarket, Facebook.com/NewIberia.DBA
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June 11, 2016 - National Marina Day at the Delcambre Marina - Free music and lots of food and beverages. North Pier Marina at the Port of Delcambre, 307 Isadore St., Delcambre, 5 - 8 p.m., (800) 884-6120, PortOfDelcambre.com, Facebook.com/NorthPierMarina
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June 13 - 17, 2016 - Shadows Children's History Camp - Children ages 6-11 will be engaged in activities and crafts connected to Louisiana history. Campers will create an exhibit with quilled pictures and decorate a frame for their own photographs in period dress. Parents will be invited to attend a reception to view this exhibit. A limited number of participants are accepted for the program. $125 per camper. Contact the Shadows to apply. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., (337) 369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsontheTeche
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June 14, 2016 - Flag Day Ceremony - Ceremony honoring Veterans and fallen soldiers. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 344-9397.
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June 18, 2016 - Irish Slider Plate Lunch - Fir Mairseail Nua Iberia (New Iberia Marching Men) will have their annual Irish Slider Plate Lunch fundraiser. Plates are two sliders, slaw and a slice of cake for $7 per plate. Come get a great meal and support local charities and "Turning the Bayou Green". Front of 520 E. Main St., New Iberia, 11 a.m. - noon, (337) 366-5321, NewIberiaMarchingMen.com, Facebook.com/FirMarsealNuaIberia
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June 18, 2016 - Clifton Chenier Celebration - Celebrating the life and legacy of the King of Zydeco Music! Artists will pay tribute to grammy award winning legend Clifton Chenier. Music, round table discussions and more begin at noon. Clifton Chenier Club, 2116 Fernand Crochet Rd., New Iberia, 12 - 6 p.m., (337) 339-5903, CliftonChenierClub.com
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June 25, 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
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June 26, 2016 - Stars & Stripes - A Musical Celebration -
Free patriotic concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and the Iberia Community Concert Band. Patriotic and World War II era music to honor our veterans. Sugar Cane Festival Building, 601 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 3 - 5 p.m., (337) 364-1603, IberiaCultural.org
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June 30, 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,
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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 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
(337) 365-1540 | (888) 942-3742
www.IberiaTravel.com
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