Mercantile Plant Workshop & Bingo
Come out for a fun plant workshop and plant themed bingo game. Visit their Facebook for more information.
Da’s Table at The Main Cup
A free community meal served in honor of matriarch Wilda “Da” Hebert every second Sunday of the month (except during holidays). Doors open at 10 a.m. with serving starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to one free meal per person until the food runs out. Call The Main Cup at (337) 944-6003 to see […]
Junior Farmer’s Market
Join the City of New Iberia for their junior farmer’s market where families will sell their handmade crafts.
Light Your Own Path
The Shadows invites families to design and create their own paper lanterns. Participants will discover the significance of light in African American spiritual practices before bringing their lanterns to life, lighting them together as a group. The program is suitable for all ages: older children can craft their own lanterns, while younger ones can create […]
World Championship Gumbo Cookoff
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 […]
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.
On the Backs of Nature Exhibit
July 15 – 25. A & E Gallery/Paul Schexnayder Studio will host artist, David Wattigny at a free reception on Thurs., July 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food & drinks will be served. Come meet the artist and view over fifteen watercolor works that explore the relationship between animals, their natural habitats, and […]
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade
Family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws. Most original and ugly costumes.
Bayou Mardi Gras Parade
Family style Mardi Gras Celebration, on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street New Iberia.
