Press Release
June 2, 2016
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Louisiana Sweet Picks
July 2016 Events 
New Iberia * Avery Island * Jeanerette
Jefferson Island * Loreauville * Delcambre


Get ready to reel 'em in at the annual Fourth of July Fishing Rodeo, July 1 - 3.
July 1 - 3, 2016 - Fourth of July Fishing Rodeo - Salt water fishing rodeo with trophies and fais-do-do under the pavilion. Admission to fish the tournament. Free to attend fais do-do. Quintana Boat Launch, LA 319 & Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, all day event, (337) 207-6206, Facebook.com/pages/Iberia-Rod-Gun-Club 
July 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., 
July 4, 2016 - New Iberia Fourth of July Parade -
Fourth of July parade followed by Honor Guard ceremony along with harmony of patriotic music. Historic Downtown New Iberia/Bouligny Plaza, Main Street, New Iberia, 6 - 8 p.m., (337) 344-9397, Facebook.com/CityofNewIberia
July 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, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle
July 9, 2016 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, 8 a.m. - noon, 337-335-0721, 
July 9, 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
July 10, 2016 - Jeanerette Museum Anniversary Celebration
- The Jeanerette Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary with music by the "5 O'Clock Shadows" band and more. Free, family friendly event. No pets or ice chests please. Jeanerette Museum, 500 Main. St., Jeanerette, 2 - 4 p.m., (337) 276-4408,  JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum 
July 14 - 17 & 21 - 24, 2016 - IPAL Presents "Les Miserables" - Summer youth musical. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia,Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 - 10 p.m. & Sun. 3 - 5 p.m., (337) 364-6114, IPALTheater.com, Facebook.com/IPAL-Iberia-Performing-Arts-League-Site
July 18 - 22, 2016 - IPAL Summer Theatre Camp - Summer theatre camp for ages 6-9. The cost of the camp is $100. Price includes t-shirt and snacks. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, 9 a.m. - noon, (337) 251-2606, IPALTheater.com, Facebook.com/IPAL-Iberia-Performing-Arts-League-Site
July 23, 2016- Ice Cream Palooza - SNAP is hosting an all-you-can-eat ice cream celebration in the park with additional treats and entertainment. Call for advance tickets. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, noon - 2 p.m., (337) 367-7627, SNAPOfIberia.org, Facebook.com/SnapShelter
July 28, 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, 
July 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 Café and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 7 - 11 p.m., 337-378-9469, Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry
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