"Weeks Hall, Avant Garde" Exhibit
Celebrate Louisiana art with the exclusive opening of Weeks Hall, Avant Garde, an exhibit showcasing rarely displayed works by William Weeks Hall, the last private owner of the Shadows-on-the-Teche. The curated collection of his works spanning his entire career, from early drawings as a young boy to paintings completed later will run May 10-July 26. […]
GLC Farmers Market
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item made/produced locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. The market also keeps produce in the GLC Farm Store during the week.
Teche Area Farmers Market
Experience a harvest of delicious homegrown produce and home-made products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are hand-made cypress yard objects, home-made bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. The market is held every Saturday morning from 7 […]
Leprosy the Separating Sickness Exhibit
June 19 – Aug. 30. The Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) exhibit shows the humanity of the people who were unnecessarily and unjustly isolated, and seeks to dispel misunderstandings about the disease and educate the public about the community created by Carville’s residents. There will be an opening reception on Sat., June 28, at 10 a.m.
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. View our blog for more information.
Acadiana Native Iris Festival
A new 3-day event celebrating the Louisiana native Iris. Event will include lectures and more. Check back for more details.
Very Berry Christmas Quest
The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local businesses, will be hosting a family scavenger hunt to celebrate the Christmas season in Iberia Parish. Families will pick up goody bags filled with coupons and holiday treats at the chamber’s office, along with their quest cards which track the activities they participate in throughout […]
Victorian Christmas at the Joseph Jefferson Home & Rip Van Winkle Gardens
Tours of the Joseph Jefferson Home decorated for the holiday season. Open during operating hours.
Sounds of the Season
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. Read about more holiday events here.
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 […]
