Murals & Street Art Tour
Celebrate Louisiana art with a Murals & Street Art Tour of downtown New Iberia led by local artist and muralist Paul Schexnayder in partnership with Shadows-on-the-Teche. Take the tour on Sat., May 31, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Tours will begin and end at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with Zebulon’s Dream
Shadows-on-the-Teche is partnering with the Iberia African American Historical Society to host a special Juneteenth performance of Zebulon’s Dream on Thurs., June 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). Prior to the performance, Pastor Zachary P. Mitchell, Sr. of Word of Hope World Outreach Church and Chairman of the […]
Cruisin’ Cajun Country 2025
Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary Parish for Cruisin’ Cajun Country to be held May 15 – 17, 2025. Participants will experience the area’s hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district and delicious food, while spectators will enjoy free car shows. “People from many parts of the United […]
Weeks Hall, Avant Garde Exhibit Opening
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 event will be Sat., May 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., New Iberia) and is free […]
Ambassador Le Melle Historical Marker Unveiling
A Legacy Revealed: The Unveiling of the Ambassador Wilbert J. Le Melle Historical Marker The Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS) warmly invites the public to join them for A Legacy Revealed: The Unveiling of the Ambassador Wilbert J. Le Melle Marker on Sat., May 3, 2025. Ambassador Wilbert J. Le Melle, a New Iberia […]
Celebrate Spanish Heritage at the 11th Annual New Iberia Spanish Festival
“New Iberia, The Lost Treasure: Recovering Memories” La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia (LAENI) is excited to announce the 11th annual El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia on April 11 – 13, 2025, in the historic downtown of New Iberia at Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.). Festival-goers will be immersed in the sights, sounds, […]
Hannah Gumbo’s New Mural in New Iberia!
Southern Linen Co. is about to become even more of a local treasure with the addition of an incredible new mural by acclaimed Louisiana artist Hannah Gumbo. Known for her vibrant, storytelling style, Hannah is bringing her artistic touch to the boutique’s exterior, creating a piece that celebrates the natural beauty of South Louisiana and […]
Books Along the Teche Literary Festival 2025
The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival (April 4 – 6, 2025) is proud to announce that Mary Kay Andrews will be the featured Great Southern Writer on April 5, in downtown New Iberia. With a focus on Great Southern Writers, the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival highlights Iberia Parish authors and others who […]
Iberia Parish CVB's Fran Thibodeaux Retires
Fran Thibodeaux, Executive Director of the Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau has retired with 28 years of public service to Iberia Parish promoting the parish as a tourism destination under the guidance of the Iberia Parish Tourist Commission. Thibodeaux guided the bureau through marketing and public relation campaigns targeting all sectors of the tourism […]
4 New Milestones in New Iberia
By Brittany Racca Main Street New Iberia is making a come back with recent developments including being named a National Register Historic District. The 68.8-acres-designated district includes 123 buildings and sites of which 82 are contributing to the district with seven of these buildings being previously listed individually. The district retains its historic integrity […]
