Events

Join Church Alley Cafe for a fun craft night every Wednesday in October. Step-by-step instruction and all supplies/tools provided each week. Preregistration required.

Play for a cause every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10-game bingo night, benefiting non-profits and charities. It is $20 to play and reservations are accepted and encouraged. Each game will be a different charity partner to "split the jackpot" on winnings.

Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and SUP race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivals at each stop. Shorter races are held this same weekend. There is no day of race registration please register at least one day before your event start. Held the first full weekend in October (Fri-Sun).

Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and SUP race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivals at each stop. Shorter races are held this same weekend. There is no day of race registration please register at least one day before your event start. Held the first full weekend in October (Fri-Sun).

Join the festival to crown the next royal court! Children’s Pageant at 10 a.m. Queen’s Pageant at 4 p.m.

Last 3 Fridays and the last 4 Saturdays in October + Sunday before Halloween. This terrifying outdoor trail is located on the grounds of the Historic Hot Sauce House on Main Street New Iberia. This secluded home location provides the perfect creepy backdrop for the trail, which will take you through several sets and attractions with live scare actors. Beware what is lurking in the dark corners!

Annual 135-mile canoe, kayak and SUP race on Bayou Teche with local culture and flavor featuring nightly festivals at each stop. Shorter races are held this same weekend. There is no day of race registration please register at least one day before your event start. Held the first full weekend in October (Fri-Sun).

Join Church Alley Cafe for a fun craft night every Wednesday in October. Step-by-step instruction and all supplies/tools provided each week. Preregistration required.

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!

Oct. 10 - 12, 2024. Fall festival games, photo booths, pumpkins, fall flowers and more. Visit their Facebook page for the full schedule.

The first Friday of each month will feature local Cajun music while remaining Fridays will feature a variety of singers, songwriters as well as local legends. Pie Bar will offer a 10% discount on all menu items, every Monday, to all residents of New Iberia. Residents will simply show their drivers license (or other ID) to receive 10% off their food and drink order. Happy Hour is from 3:14-5pm with beer or a glass of wine at 1/2 price.

Oct. 10 - 12, 2024. Fall festival games, photo booths, pumpkins, fall flowers and more. Visit their Facebook page for the full schedule.

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 ice chests. Check facebook for updates.

Family fun under Pavilion 1 where games will be played and prizes given out.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment with a five-course seafood dinner demonstration prepared by Chef John Reason of Chef J.P. Outdoors, Chef Willie Gaspard of Cypress Bayou Casino with drink pairings by Distillerie Acadian, live music by Brandon Menard and a live painting by Paul Schexnayder.

Last 3 Fridays and the last 4 Saturdays in October + Sunday before Halloween. This terrifying outdoor trail is located on the grounds of the Historic Hot Sauce House on Main Street New Iberia. This secluded home location provides the perfect creepy backdrop for the trail, which will take you through several sets and attractions with live scare actors. Beware what is lurking in the dark corners!

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 ice chests. Check facebook for updates.