Great Southern Writer Symposium
The 2026 Great Southern Writer is Rick Bragg. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author, joins moderator Jan Risher to illuminate the heart, history, and craft of Southern storytelling.
Swamp Sounds: A Swamp Pop Revival
The evening kicks off with Cajun dance lessons led by Britlyn Delahoussaye, followed by a Cajun dance competition. At the same time, the Grammy-nominated Revelers provide live music starting at 6:30 pm, including a selection of songs in French that honor Louisiana’s rich Francophone heritage.
A Novel Evening
A first-ever happy hour with the authors under the moss-draped live oak trees will provide a more relaxed atmosphere to converse with festival authors. Marcelle Bienvenu, celebrated chef, will conduct a Cajun cooking demo. Following Prose and Pours, guests will experience a delicious dinner prepared by beloved chef, Alex Patout, while listening to the sounds […]
Beignets & Beats
Cajun breakfast jam celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival, where you can eat, sip, and dance to the live music of Terry Huval while enjoying a classic Southern brunch.
St. Patrick’s Day March
The members of the New Iberia Marching Men and more will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an annual march down Main Street from the Civic Center (457 E. Main St.) where they’ll turn City Hall’s fountain green to Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.). There will be bag pipes, Celtic music, Irish cheer and lots […]
Festival of Live Oaks
Come celebrate spring at New Iberia City Park with fun, family-friendly activities, including a barbecue cookoff, Easter egg hunt, live music, pony rides, children activities, crafts, sweet booths and more.
Acadiana’s Louisiana Iris Festival
A new 2-day event celebrating the Louisiana native Iris. View blooming native Iris along the banks of the Bayou Teche, native plant vendors and Garden Clubs demonstrating planting and maintenance techniques, exhibits inside the Old Fire Station (401 Marie St.). Music by Blake Luquette and RocStar food trucks by Mace Broussard available. Day 2 of […]
New Iberia Halloween Parade
Join the City of New Iberia in front of city hall when they color the fountain black before parading down Main Street for Halloween! Parade will begin at Prairie St. and end at Railroad St. There will be a trunk-or-treat in Bouligny Plaza, and live performance at 6 p.m., following the parade.
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
Celebrate the Louisiana sugar cane industry with parades, carnival, live Cajun and Zydeco music, car show, sugar cookery and artistry competitions, horticulture show, pageantry and more. View our blog for more information.
Delcambre Shrimp Festival
Held on the third weekend of August (Wed-Sun), the Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens’ pageants, fais-do-do’s, carnival rides, boat parade, food court and much more.
