Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

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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.  

Queen City Christmas Parade

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Bayou Traditions Inc. will present the annual Downtown New Iberia Christmas parade. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. 100,000+ lights have been installed along the parade route, which runs from Lee Street to Jefferson Street. There will be Christmas floats, dance schools and band performances along with plenty of Christmas throws.  

Ceramics at the Mercantile

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Join the Jeanerette Main Street Mercantile for a ceramic Christmas tree craft. Cost is $10 for age 6 and up. Space is limited to 10 people. Call the mercantile to reserve your spot.  

Candy Bar Bingo

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Family friendly bingo game. Celebrate August birthdays with sweet prizes. Bring three full-sized candy bars per player to play. Everyone with a August birthday will be registered to win a birthday cookie cake from Great American Cookie Company. See their Facebook page for more information.  

Harvest on the Teche

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A new festival celebrating the agriculture, food, and culture of Louisiana’s Teche Region. The event will feature a Louisiana cook-off, vendor marketplace, live music, agricultural demonstrations, kids’ activities, raffles, and more.  

Fashion Through the Ages Exhibit

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Step into the world of style and self-expression at Fashion Through the Ages, a new temporary exhibition opening at the Shadows Visitor Center Tickets are $50 per person and include a year-long membership in the Friends of the Shadows. Exhibit will be open until February 2027.  

The Frosted Apron’s Book Launch

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Step into an enchanted evening as The Frosted Apron celebrates the release of “A Sprinkle of Library Fun: Let’s Get a Cookbook,” the second book in their children’s series. Enjoy a special appearance by Belle, complimentary ice cream, face painting, crafts, library activities, raffles, a sneak peek of Book 3, and a meet-and-greet and book […]

Tour du Teche Canoe Race

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Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and pirogue race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivals at each stop. Held the first full weekend in October (Fri-Sun). The Iberia Parish portion of the race is on Oct. 3 with registration on Oct. 2.  

Junior Farmer’s Market

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Join the City of New Iberia for their junior farmer’s market where families will sell their handmade crafts.  

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

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Every 2nd weekend in October. Family oriented food festival in historic downtown New Iberia. Gumbo Cookoff, Roux Run, Youth Gumbo Cookoff, Meanest Beans Competition, children’s activities, live music all weekend and more. Cajun/Creole food midday Saturday, nothing but gumbo midday on Sunday. Sat.: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sun: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No pets or […]