Iberia Travel

03/26/2023

What better way to celebrate than with a waffle charcuterie board from Church Alley Cafe & Bistro for your next event! 🧇

03/24/2023

Happy !

Celebrate the whole day with lunch at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant to try a dish from their limited time Lent menu.

Then head to Pie Bar at Cane River Pecan Company tonight for one of their trios and enjoy music by Jason Harrington starting at 4 PM! Happy hour is 1/2 price beer and wine every Mon-Fri: 3:14-5 PM.

El Mariachi Hours: https://bit.ly/3JkIe6h

Pie Bar Hours: https://bit.ly/3JmwpfR

03/24/2023

Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is proud to announce author Lisa Wingate as this year's Great Southern Writer!

Wingate is a former journalist, inspirational speaker, and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 30 novels including "Before We Were Yours" and "The Book of Lost Friends."

Be sure to grab tickets to her featured symposium here: https://bit.ly/3ZbIw5z

There will be a book signing in the Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum at 4 - 4:30 p.m.

📅 Sat., April 1
⏰ 1-2:45 PM
📍 Sliman Theater
🔗 https://bit.ly/3n1vABK

03/23/2023

This we'd like to show a little love to our sugar cane industry!

Sugar cane has been an integral part of the south Louisiana economy and culture for more than 200 years. Today, Louisiana sugar cane yields range from 30 to 50 tons per acre, with recoveries ranging from 180 to 240 pounds of sugar produced from each ton of cane.

For more facts: https://bit.ly/3le2Yob

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Louisiana Sugarcane American Sugar Cane League

03/22/2023

This give flowers that will last year round with a cute outfit from Emily Katherine Boutique! 💐💐

Hours: https://bit.ly/3lj9x99

03/21/2023

The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival starts next Friday with tons of fun panels, tours, culinary options and more!

Check out all the upcoming fun in our blog: https://bit.ly/3LlwKlH

03/20/2023

Tabasco too spicy for you? Brand releases new sauce that can be used as a salad dressing

Have you tried Tabasco's new salad dressing? 🌶🥗

Iberia Parish's hometown hot sauce announced a collaboration with TikTok star Tinx to create the Avocado Jalapeno Hot Sauce Dressing.

"The mild tang and zesty flavor are perfect for any food from burritos to salads," the company advertised on Amazon. "It's a dressing and hot sauce for any occasion!"

If you've tried it, let us know what you think in the comments below!

Avery Island Visitor Center

Tabasco says the first 10,000 orders placed for its new hot sauce dressing will also receive a coupon for a free entrée at Chipotle.

03/19/2023

Creole Fest - Jeanerette is an all new festival and cookoff in Iberia Parish coming March 25!

The event is free to attend, but purchase a wrist band for unlimited servings of gumbo or tour Albania Mansion. Bring your own chair and get ready to sway to the music and shop the arts and craft booths.

📆 Saturday, March 25
⏰ 10 AM-5 PM
📍 Albania Mansion
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JsKysb

03/18/2023

Get ready to compete at the St. Jude Chili Cookoff with fundraising games and more for a fun filled time. 🌶🌶

Entertainment Friday starts at 5 p.m. and all-day Saturday. The cookoff will be Saturday 6 a.m. with judging at 11 a.m. and serving at noon with live auction.

Admission: Friday $5; Saturday $10; Ice chest tag 1 time fee of $20; ages 4 and under free. Organized by Down South Heroes.

📆 Friday, March 24 - Saturday, March 25
📍 SugArena
🔗 https://bit.ly/3yvykK6

03/17/2023

Take a guided tour of the locations made famous in James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux book series and films on the Dave's Haunts & Jaunts Bus Tour with the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival and us, Iberia Travel!

Visit Cane River Pecan Company, Teche Motel and more before enjoying refreshments with local artists at the festival's art exhibit. Lunch and Q&A at Victor's Cafeteria

Online ticket purchases highly recommended as bus seats are limited, and there is no guarantee of same-day tickets availability.

📆 Friday, March 31
⏰ 11:45 AM
🎟 https://bit.ly/3ZZv5WS

03/16/2023

We're excited to see who the winner will be for this year's New Iberia Spanish Festival poster unveiling!

The unveiling is free to attend at Pie Bar at Cane River Pecan Company so be sure to attend the event in preparation for the fest on April 21-23.

📆 Thurs., March 23
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Pie Bar (254 W. Main St., New Iberia)
🔗 https://bit.ly/3mD5wfX

03/15/2023

If you're looking for unique Easter basket items, shop local and visit The Blue Butterfly Boutique for this fun Rainbow Unicorn Whipped Soap! 🦄🌈

03/14/2023

Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Competition will hold is Awards Ceremony & Auction this Friday to choose the 2023 Plein Air winners!

Check out who will be competing: https://bit.ly/3yqa8IT

📆 Friday, March 17
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Shadows on the Teche

03/13/2023

Saddle up the fam to go to SugArena for Acadiana Barrel Racing Association's monthly event on March 18!

The events at SugArena are free to spectators with the main poles event beginning at 3 PM.

03/12/2023

Preservation has a new menu with old favorites and new eats!

See a few of the options below and plan your visit. Hours are Wed-Thu 5-9 PM; Fri-Sat 5-10 PM.

03/11/2023

Come see this fun cast in the Cole Porter classic musical comedy, "Kiss Me, Kate" by IPAL-Iberia Performing Arts League Site!

Tickets available now.

📆 March 16-April 2, 2023
📍 Essanee Theater
🔗 https://bit.ly/3YmjqAa

03/10/2023

Join Dawn Whitelaw, judge for this year's Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Competition for a painting demonstration. The demo is free and open to the public.

📆 Thurs., March 16
⏰ 2-4 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Zl2Fa4

Shadows on the Teche

03/09/2023

Go green this St. Patrick's Day with Fir Marseal Nua Iberia!

The annual St. Patrick's Day parade will march down Main Street from New Iberia City Hall to Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.). There will be bag pipes, Celtic music, Irish cheer and lots of green.

📆 Sun., March 12
⏰ 2-3 PM
📍 New Iberia City Hall (457 E. Main St.)
🔗 https://bit.ly/3y7iGV8

03/08/2023

The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites artists of all ages and skill levels to the 9th annual Paint Out!

Participants will be able to paint in the gardens of the Shadows and along downtown Main Street in New Iberia.

📆 Fri., March 17
⏰ 9 AM - 1 PM
📍 Shadows on the Teche
🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZGIl2L

Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Competition

03/07/2023

Pie Bar at Cane River Pecan Company is now offering live music every Friday night from 4 - 7 p.m.

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 is now open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cane River Pecan Company

03/06/2023

Plein Air for the Public — Shadows-on-the-Teche

Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Competition is expanding to Lafayette!

This year the Quick Draw Competition will be in downtown Lafayette on March 11, and one of the Painting Demo's will be held at the Hilliard Art Museum on March 14.

We can't wait to see all the new art during the events!

Details: https://bit.ly/3IPyzFN

Information about Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air competition specifically for the public all in once place.

03/05/2023

Thank you Shane K. Bernard for sharing this unique photo of the "original" Tabasco factory!

He said the church-like structure in the distance is the original Tabasco Sauce factory, known as "The Laboratory" and estimates this photo was taken ca. 1895.

Avery Island Visitor Center

03/04/2023

2022 Plenair Paint Delcambre Day

Come and "Paint Delcambre" at Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Competition on March 12. There will be food, music, fun and art!

Watch this fun behind the scenes video Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market made for the day last year to see what you can expect.

📆 Sunday, March 12
⏰ 5-8 PM for artist meet & greet
📍 Bayou Carlin Cove, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre
🔗 https://bit.ly/3XYjA0q

Shadows on the Teche Louisiana Travel Delcambre Direct Seafood Delcambre High School

Take a peek at some amazing artwork created by the wonderful artists who joined the annual "Paint Delcambre Day" Plenair event! Artists spent the day gatheri...

03/03/2023

T.E.C.H.E. Project is celebrating 2022 at their annual banquet on March 11.

The banquet will include a social with live music, dinner, drinks, a silent auction and guest speakers Kristie Cornell and Marla Kristicevich on their project "Meander Mindset: Bayou Teche."

House tours, two cocktail cruises, and paddling to and from Albania's dock in advance of the banquet will be offered. Visit www.TecheProject.org for more details and registration fees.

📆 Saturday, March 11
⏰ 4:30-7:30 PM
📍 Albania Mansion
🔗 https://bit.ly/3KAYNNK

03/02/2023

Join Fir Marseal Nua Iberia as they turn the bayou green on March 4 at 2 PM for St. Patrick's Day! 💚💚

There will be festivities, Irish dances, music and more all at New Iberia City Hall (457 E Main St.).

City of New Iberia NewIberia Main Street New Iberia Downtown Alliance, Inc.

03/01/2023

Hop down the Bunny Trail with Iberia Parish Recreation!

Participants will be handing out treats from their trunks and collecting monetary donations for Lydia Cancer Association.

📆 Saturday, March 11
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 Weeks Park, 4412 Weeks Park Rd.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3XVpejV

02/28/2023

The 9th annual Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Painting Competition will be March 11-18!

Read our blog to see the selected artists and full list of events and look out for the painters around Iberia Parish all week.

🔗: https://bit.ly/41xbaAq

Shadows on the Teche Plein Air Competition Louisiana Travel

02/27/2023

Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market is back and celebrating its' 10th Anniversary on March 4 with an extended market!

There will be special events, music by The Babineaux Sister and Matt Castille and more.

02/26/2023

Shadows on the Teche's spring arts and craft event returns Saturday, March 4 at 9 AM.

Come out to visit the vendors and explore the gardens of the home.

📆 Saturday, March 4
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM

02/25/2023

It's National !

Grab a friend and head over to El Mexicano of New Iberia to celebrate.

02/24/2023

IPAL-Iberia Performing Arts League Site's "Broadway, Bites & Bubblies" is back!

Attendees will enjoy culinary creations from numerous local chefs and classic Broadway songs from IPAL performers. There will also be sneak peek performances from the cast of Kiss Me, Kate. Tickets may be obtained in advance by contacting (337) 658-0222 or going to ipaltheater.com.

📆 Fri., March 3
⏰ 7 PM
📍 Shadows Bend Home (25 Shadow Bend, New Iberia)

02/23/2023

It's time to kickoff the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival!

Enjoy tidbits of food that were mentioned in The Book of Lost Friends such as: boudin balls, cornbread, sausage, and poopero cookies. The first 25 people at the kick-off will get a copy of The Book of Lost Friends for free.

🔗: https://bit.ly/3EgKvxF

Iberia Parish Library

02/22/2023

Happy Mardi Gras! 💛💜💚

Do you know these 6 Facts about Mardi Gras? Read our blog to test your knowledge about Louisiana's favorite holdiay.

🔗: https://bit.ly/3xPdBAN

02/21/2023

"Champagne for the ears" best describes the romantic music presented at A Prelude to Spring, a free concert by Iberia Cultural Resources Association and Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music this Sunday, February 26 at 3 PM at St Peter's Catholic Church.

Details: https://bit.ly/3I2nkIk

02/20/2023

The cutest puppy in town 😉

Visit George Rodrigue Park (201 E. Main St.) to see the famous Blue Dog and stop in the Bayou Teche Museum to see Rodrigue's last working studio.

02/19/2023

It's love at first sip and Preservation has all the wine options for your next local meal! 🍷

Hours: https://bit.ly/3jI4EWt

02/17/2023

I tried 10 popular hot sauces and my favorite will probably be controversial

Tabasco was named the #1 hot sauce by Today Show!

Click below to read the article and visit our website at iberiatravel.com to plan your trip to Avery Island Visitor Center today to see how the famous sauce is made.

Louisiana Culinary Trails

It might be a hot take, but this *is* a hot sauce ranking, after all.

02/16/2023

The Mardi Gras fun keeps 2nd lining through Iberia Parish! 💚💛💜

Papa Red Dog Mardi Gras Parade rolls through Loreauville next Tues., Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.

🔗: https://bit.ly/3Ifdwwd

PaPa “RED” Dog Mardi Gras Association