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 […]
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.