What to Know Before You Go: Beneath the Balconies
What is Beneath the Balconies? A free annual event celebrating New Iberia’s culture, history and architecture through live music and theatrical performances from historic downtown balconies. When and where is it? Sunday, October 18, 2026 in historic downtown New Iberia. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. at Shadows-on-the-Teche, with balcony performances starting at 1 […]
Dressing the Past: How Clothing Reveals History’s Untold Stories
Join the Shadows-on-the-Teche in welcoming Noel Corbin, whose work weaves together the worlds of fashion and history in fascinating ways as she explores how clothing has always told stories — reflecting the politics, culture, and everyday lives of the people who wore it. This virtual program will take place on Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. […]
Put Your Detective Skills to the Test at Mystery on Main Street
The Hot Sauce House is proud to announce the grand opening of Mystery on Main Street, Acadiana’s first and only hot sauce themed escape style mystery experience, located inside the historic manor at 924 E. Main St., New Iberia. What to Expect: Guests are welcomed into the original 1935 historic manor, where nearly everything […]
Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season? Check out the Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Sat., Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the stunning gardens of Shadows, located in the heart of downtown New Iberia. This year’s fair welcomes talented artists and craftsmen from across Louisiana. You’ll […]
Junior Farmers Market Coming to Downtown New Iberia This October
Young entrepreneurs, gardeners, bakers, artists, and creators will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at the Junior Farmers Market on Sat., Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at Bouligny Plaza in downtown New Iberia. The event is free for participants and offers a fun, educational experience designed to encourage creativity, entrepreneurship, and community […]
An Afternoon of Louisiana Poetry
Three Louisiana women poets will read their poetry at the Bayou Teche Museum (131 E Main St., New Iberia) on Sun., Sept. 20, at 2p.m. This Poetry Reading is free and open to the public. The Poets: Elizabeth Burk is a psychologist, a native New Yorker who divides her time between New York and […]
Celebrate Fall at Farm Fest 2026
The Shadows-on-the-Teche would like to announce the ninth annual Farm Fest! This family-friendly event will take place on Thurs., Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of The Shadows (317 E. Main St., New Iberia). “Farm Fest is one of our favorite traditions of the year. It’s a chance for families to […]
The Frosted Apron Launches Book #2
“Be our guest” and step into an enchanted evening of literature and fairy tales as The Frosted Apron celebrates the launch of the 2nd book in The Frosted Apron’s children’s book series, A Sprinkle of Library Fun: Let’s Get a Cookbook! This family fun event is free to attend, and will be held at Rip Van […]
A Walk Through Fashion History
Step into the world of style and self-expression at Fashion Through the Ages, a new temporary exhibition opening at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., New Iberia) on Thurs., Aug. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include a year-long membership in the Friends of the Shadows. Purchase tickets online. […]
Family Lantern Workshop at Shadows
The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites families to design and create their own paper lanterns at “Light Your Own Path,” an educational program on Sat., July 18, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). The program is suitable for all ages: older children can craft their own lanterns, while […]
