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Iberia Parish CVB's Fran Thibodeaux Retires
Fran Thibodeaux, Executive Director of the Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau has retired with 28 years of public service to Iberia Parish promoting the parish as a tourism destination under the guidance of the Iberia Parish Tourist Commission.
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Grand Réveil Acadien 2022
New Iberia will host a multicultural event for Grand Réveil Acadien event in October.
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7 Questions to Ask Before Attending the La Sugar Cane Festival
The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival returns for another year of fun, but before you pack the family into the truck and head over, there are a few questions you need to ask. We take a look at what visitors need to know to have a great time this September.
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Questions to Ask Before Attending the Delcambre Shrimp Festival
There aren't many festivals that can say they've partied for generations. In celebration of the Delcambre Shrimp Festival, we talked to Tammy Gordon, the Community Relations Coordinator at the Port of Delcambre and a former Teen Shrimp Queen, about updates, parking, food options, entertainment and more.
Ultimate New Iberia Summer Travel Guide
With so many fun things to do, summer is the perfect time to visit. We’ve created this handy guide to help you plan how to use those PTO days in our area this summer.
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Antique cars parked in front of Joseph Jefferson Mansion at Rip Van Winkle Gardens
National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 (May 1-7) spotlights the dynamic, innovative future of the U.S. travel industry.    This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength and promising future of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.
Picture of boiled crawfish. Text reads crawfish recipes.
Read on to learn about crawfish health benefits and try a handful of tasty recipes.
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Books Along the Teche Literary Festival 2022
By: Brittany Racca The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is proud to announce its plans for the 6th annual festival on April 1-3, 2022.
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Howe Institute & Booker T. Washington Historic Marker Installed
Howe Institute photo colorization by Pat Oneillion Guest Blog By: Phebe Hayes
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Shadows Plein Air Art Competition 2022
All you need to know about the 2022 Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition.
You may also enjoy: Art, Events, Festivals, New Iberia, Spring
New Fishing Deck & Restored Beach at Cypremort Point State Park
Photos and Blog Provided by: Louisiana Office of Tourism Lt. Gov. Nungesser Cuts Ribbon Opening New Fishing Deck & Restored Beach at Cypremort Point State Park
15 Free Things to Do in New Iberia
On a budget? Keep that hard earned cash, we got you covered! From enjoying the great outdoors to touring historical main streets, here are 15 free things you can do for fun in New Iberia and Iberia Parish.
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Smithsonian Water/Ways at the Bayou Teche Museum
The Bayou Teche Museum, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and funded by BHP, will present Water/Ways, a six-week traveling exhibit, Oct. 16-Nov. 27, 2021.
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Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Returns
The Shadows-on-the-Teche Fall Arts and Crafts Fair will take place in the Shadows gardens on Sat., October 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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How to Cool Down in Iberia
The heat is on! But don’t worry. We’ve got a lot of ways for you to keep cool in the New Iberia area during these hot days of summer and early fall.
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From Gumbo to Jazz: Iberia Parish's African American Heritage
Read below about African Americans' contributions to Iberia Parish, visit historical locations of significance, and support local Black-owned businesses.
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National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 Graphic with picture of the Sliman Theater and Bayou Teche Museum in New Iberia
During Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-8, 2021), Iberia Travel is saluting the power of travel by highlighting Iberia's Faces of Tourism, our area's travel and hospitality employees and volunteers on our social media platforms.
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Birding at Avery Island's Jungle Gardens
Jungle Gardens, home of "Bird City", founded by E. A. McIlhenny, is a three mile driving tour around the remains of an unusual nursery. It's 170 acres of extraordinary, beautiful, strange, and useful plants, as well as a refuge for many animal species of special concern. Read up on birding in the gardens and plan your visit today!
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Books Along the Teche Literary Festival 2021
The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is thrilled to announce it will continue with plans to host its 5th annual festival events in person on April 9 - 11, 2021.
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Bayou Teche Scenic Byway Receives Prestigious Designation
The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway received the prestigious designation of National Scenic Byway by the Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 16, 2021.
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