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.  

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

Gumbo Cookoff booth map and tickets for festival

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 […]

St. Patrick’s Day March

St. Patrick's Parade Iberia Parish

The members of the New Iberia Marching Men and more will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an annual march down Main Street from the Civic Center (457 E. Main St.) where they’ll turn City Hall’s fountain green to Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.). There will be bag pipes, Celtic music, Irish cheer and lots […]

Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

people lined up on dock with ice chests next to shrimp boat

First Saturday of the month from March to December except July. Enjoy what’s fresh for the season from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids activities and other special events at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion.  

Very Berry Christmas Quest

children doing christmas activity

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 […]

Books Along The Teche Literary Festival

author on stage in front of crowd at books along the teche literary festival

Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, receptions, poetry, music, children’s activities, Cajun dance lessons and more.  

El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia

New Iberia Spanish Festival walking parade

Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala, “Running of the Bulls” dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spanish, Cajun and Zydeco music, entertainment; arts and crafts show; FREE Spanish dance lessons; visiting royalty paella eating contest; children’s tent, mass and […]

Bayou Mardi Gras Parade

people on float at bayou mardi gras parade

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

Queen City Christmas Parade

float in new iberia main street christmas parade

Bayou Traditions Inc. will present the annual Downtown New Iberia Christmas parade. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. 100,000+ lights have been installed along the parade route, which runs from Lee Street to Jefferson Street. There will be Christmas floats, dance schools and band performances along with plenty of Christmas throws.