Events

All are welcome to attend, light refreshments will be served. The 2023 winning design will be the official festival poster and festival t-shirt design. The 2023 festival theme is: “Sweet Home New Iberia“ honoring our past, celebrating our sweet future! 

Merchandise will be available for purchase at the event including posters, t-shirts, hats, and festival pins.

Every Thursday. Celebrate our Cajun culture and improve your French speaking skills regardless of your level of French. Additionally, enjoy conversations with francophones and francophiles who visit New Iberia from all over the world as well as students in the French Immersion setting at North Lewis Elementary. Vive le francais!

March 16-April 2, 2023. Live theatre production, concessions.

Come out to this gumbo cookoff for a day of fun including food and drink vendors, music, kids activities, arts and crafts booths, health screening, mansion tours and more. No outside food or drinks allowed. 

Experience a harvest of delicious homegrown produce and home-made products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are hand-made cypress yard objects, home-made bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. The market is held every Saturday morning from 7 - 11 a.m. and Tuesday afternoon from 2 - 6 p.m.

March 16-April 2, 2023. Live theatre production, concessions.

Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item made/produced locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.

March 16-April 2, 2023. Live theatre production, concessions.

Jean Laffite Revealed: Unraveling One of America's Longest-Running Mysteries takes a fresh look at the various myths and legends surrounding one of the last great pirates.

Cajun cocktail/dinner party featuring music by Bunk Johnson Brazz Band. Local seafood and other tasty south Louisiana dishes will be offered in the gardens of Shadows-on-the-Teche, a National Trust for Historic Preservation site. 

In the event of inclement weather the event will be held at the Sliman Theater (129 East Main St.).

John Warner Smith, former Louisiana Poet Laureate, will be reading works for the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival. 

Fr. Mark Toups is assistant to the Diocesan Administrator, Coordinator for Parish Life and Development, and Pastor of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle, LA. Fr. Toups has written several books on the Catholic faith, is an incredible homilist and has done blogs dealing with faith in our lives.

Dr. Barry Ancelet will explore how the old sounds of Iberia Parish continue to influence the contemporary Louisiana French music scene.

Take a guided tour of the locations made famous in James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux book series and films. At 11:45 AM, check in at the door of Dave’s favorite lunch spot, Victor's Cafeteria, to collect your wristband for your included meal. Lunch options: catfish and shrimp court-bouillon over Konriko rice, or Dave's red bean and andouille sausage over Konriko rice with salad and dessert.

Visit Cane River Pecan Co., Teche Motel and more before enjoying refreshments with local artists at the festival's art exhibit.

Online ticket purchases highly recommended as bus seats are limited, and there is no guarantee of same-day tickets availability.

March 31 - April 2, 2023. Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, academic symposiums, receptions, poetry, music, live oak walk, movie screenings, children's activities, readers theater and more. Learn Cajun dancing or how to play bouree, and tour the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels.

The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is packed full of fun and educational activities for children of all ages. There are kids cooking demo, storytimes, a children's author's fair, drawing and writing workshop and story walk and more. Visit the festival's website for details and registration information.

First Saturday of the month from March to December except July. Enjoy what's fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion.

Local seafood cooking demo and tastings by Chef Marcelle Bienvenu.

Iberia Performing Arts League presents onstage dialogue and narration from "The Book of Lost Friends" by the 2 time New York Times' Best Selling Author Lisa Wingate. The group will read excerpts from the Lisa Wingate's historical novel.

The University of Louisiana Lafayette College of Liberal Arts James Lee Burke symposium will feature Kim Hoffmeister-Rzotkiewicz of Marengo Community High School. She is a 30 year high school teacher, a multi-sports coach, and a fan of James Lee Burke. She will share her insights into Dave Robicheaux's sidekick and more.

Morgan Richard Olivier is a best-selling author, mental and spiritual health advocate, wife, and speaker. Through empathy and wisdom from lessons learned, she enlightens and inspires others to find the greater purpose in life's pains and pressures.

Cajun dance lessons from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and music is from 7-8 p.m. Music performances by Terry Huval and the Jambalaya Cajun Band. In the event of inclement weather, the party will be held at Sliman Theater (129 E. Main St.).

March 31-April 2, 2023. The L'Acadian Art Guild exhibit will be on display Friday through Sunday during library hours, with reception on Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Artists will be on hand to meet visitors and talk about their art.

March 31 - April 2, 2023. Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, academic symposiums, receptions, poetry, music, live oak walk, movie screenings, children's activities, readers theater and more. Learn Cajun dancing or how to play bouree, and tour the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels.

Southern authors selling their books at this downtown book fair sponsored by Books Along the Teche. A Children's Book section will be located at George Rodrigue Park (211 E. Main St.). In the event of inclement weather, visit the festival's Facebook for alternative site, or call Shadows-on-the-Teche at (337) 369-6446.

The Iberia Cultural Resources Association presents Andy Smith, 1 p.m., and the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., in special free outdoor performances under the oaks. Bring your picnic lunch. Best picnic theme judging at 2:30 pm. Balloon artist and beverage booth available. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Sugar Cane Festival Building. Visit website for details and watch this video.

Take a leisurely bike ride down New Iberia's award-winning Main Street as you learn about the centuries old oak trees that adorn our homes. Local arborist, Jim Foret, will enlighten and entertain you with stories and facts. If you need to rent a bike, go to www.latrail.org/oak  (The bike must be rented by March 29th)

March 31-April 2, 2023. The L'Acadian Art Guild exhibit will be on display Friday through Sunday during library hours, with reception on Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Artists will be on hand to meet visitors and talk about their art.

Experience a harvest of delicious homegrown produce and home-made products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are hand-made cypress yard objects, home-made bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. The market is held every Saturday morning from 7 - 11 a.m. and Tuesday afternoon from 2 - 6 p.m.