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 […]

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival

Large green tractor pulling green and yellow float with riders on main street for La 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

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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.  

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade

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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

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Family style Mardi Gras Celebration, on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street New Iberia.    

New Iberia Beneath the Balconies

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Series of theatrical presentations and musical performances on select balconies along New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street. Performances start at Shadows-on-the-Teche (317 E. Main St.) at 1 p.m. Bring lawn chair. Before the event, enjoy food and music on the grounds of the Shadows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   

Sounds of the Season

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Always the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Free Christmas concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association, featuring familiar Christmas songs as well as classical selections. Bring the family to enjoy Christmas music and see Santa.  

Spanish Lake Farmers Market

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Vendors specializing in seasonal produce, fresh eggs, local honey, herbs, jams, jellies, plants, homemade goods, small livestock or artisanal products will be selling their products. If you would like to be a vendor, contact Spanish Lake to secure a spot. Note, in the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the following […]