Holiday Shopping on Da Bayou 2025
(Updated 10/24/25) The 5th annual Holiday Shopping on Da Bayou will be held at Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.) on Sat., Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shopping extravaganza is a festive marketplace event that brings together local artisans, small businesses, and specialty vendors to showcase unique holiday gifts, crafts, and […]
Enter the Literary Festival Poster Contest!
Books Along the Teche Literary Festival: 2026 Poster Contest (Updated 10/16/25) The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is calling on artists to help celebrate a major milestone: the festival’s 10th anniversary, set for April 10–12, 2026. Submissions are now open for the 2026 festival poster contest, which will spotlight one talented artist whose design […]
6th Annual Westend Park Trunk or Treat Returns!
The 6th Annual Trunk or Treat is returning to Westend Park (1200 West Field St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 25, with a day full of excitement, family fun, and Halloween spirit. This free community event continues to grow each year, welcoming as many as 300 children and their families […]
Fall Arts & Craft Festival: A Day of Family Fun!
Join the Shadows-on-the-Teche at their Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Sat., Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the stunning gardens of Shadows, located in the heart of downtown New Iberia. This year’s fair welcomes talented artists and craftsmen from across Louisiana. You’ll find a treasure trove of unique, handmade items perfect […]
Farm Fest: Games, Food & Live Music Await!
Shadows-on-the-Teche 8th Annual Farm Fest The Shadows-on-the-Teche would like to announce the eighth annual Farm Fest! This family-friendly event will take place on Thurs., Sept. 25, 2025, from 4 – 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Shadows (317 E. Main St., New Iberia). Once through the gate, attendees can enjoy a variety of games […]
New Legends & Lore Marker
Update 8/21/25: The Legends and Lore Marker unveiling has been rescheduled to September 19 at 4 p.m. Please follow and check their Facebook page for updates. Photo by: Margaret Melancon The TECHE Project has been awarded a Legends & Lore Marker grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The marker will be installed at Place […]
Shadows’ “Yankees in the Garden of Eden”
(8/14/25) The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites you to continue discovering Louisiana’s rich military legacy with the next installment in its Battlefield Louisiana series. On Thurs., Sept. 4, local teacher Loren Klein will explore the Bayou Teche Campaign through stories of Union and Confederate soldiers, civilians, and those enslaved in the region. Through the personal stories, Klein will bring to life this pivotal […]
Quick Guide: Fall Festivals
By: Brittany Racca (7/29/25) From shrimp to sugar, gumbo to getaways, get ready to fall for Iberia Parish in this quick guide! 1. Delcambre Shrimp Festival In August, shrimp rules with one of the best five-day festivals in South Louisiana. The Delcambre Shrimp Festival has gained its popularity by serving up a variety of delicious dishes […]
Shadows’ Military Lecture Series
(July 28, 2025) This fall, Shadows-on-the-Teche invites the public to discover Louisiana’s deep-rooted military legacy with the launch of its new program series, Battlefield Louisiana. The series will explore the state’s critical involvement in three major conflicts: the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War II. The series opens on Thurs., Aug. 7 with Pelican State […]
Meet Shadows New Director!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the selection of Adam Foreman as the new Executive Director of the Shadows-on-the-Teche effective June 30, 2025. Foreman succeeds John Warner Smith, who retired in January. About Foreman: A native of Delcambre, Louisiana, Foreman brings to the position 22 years of experience in education, […]
