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 […]
Don’t Miss the Music: Golden Balcony Talent Show
UPDATE 7-6-26: Event has unfortunately been cancelled by the planners. New Iberia Beneath the Balconies proudly presents the Golden Balcony talent show on Sat., Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Sliman Theatre (129 E. Main St., New Iberia). The event is open to the public and cost is $15 at the door to […]
Shadows-on-the-Teche Hosts Talk on Jewish Communities & Freedom Movements
The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites the public to an evening with Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans, as he explores the vital and often overlooked role of role of Southern Jewish communities in freedom movements from abolition to the Civil Rights era. This program will take place on […]
Faith & Freedom Symposium
Kodi Roberts In celebration of Juneteenth, the Shadows-on-the-Teche and the Iberia African American Historical Society are hosting the Faith and Freedom Symposium on Fri., June 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., New Iberia). The symposium is free to attend, and registration is encouraged. The Faith […]
Explore Christianity and Abolition at Shadows‑on‑the‑Teche: Bonds of Salvation Program
Shadows-on-the-Teche is pleased to launch its Faith & Freedom program series with a virtual presentation by Dr. Ben Wright on Thurs., May 7, at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Wright, author of Bonds of Salvation: How Christianity Inspired and Limited American Abolitionism, will explore the profound role religion played in shaping American abolitionism. Drawing on his acclaimed work, […]
