New Iberia Louisiana Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Great Gator Race, The
Bouligny Plaza on Main Street
337-367-3277
The event takes place in Historic Downtown New Iberia from noon - until. You can see 5,000 gators race down the Bayou Teche for $5 a ticket to win fabulous prizes. Enjoy the food, drink, music, live gators, fun jumps, rock climbing wall and much more. more...American Heart Association's: "Taste of the Teche"
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70563
Cyr Gates Community Center
337-521-8604
A food tasting of over 25 local restaurants with refreshments, entertainment and a live & silent auction. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m.Grillin in the Park Annual BBQ Cook-Off
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70563
New Iberia City Park
337-367-8464
Enjoy watching contestants battle it out for the BBQ title. You can enjoy food, drink, a space walk, mountain climbing, pony rides, and arts & crafts. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cinema
Grand Theatre at Bayou Landing
1000 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70563
337-369-7032
A state-of-the art multiplex with stadium seating and the top, new movies.
Night Life
Napoleon's on the Teche
129 West Main Street • New Iberia, LA 70560
Old Abdalla's Downtown
337-364-6925
Napoleon's on the Teche offers "premium drinks, fine wines, great music, and plenty of fun." more...
Concerts & Performances
Evangeline Theatre
129 East Main Street • New Iberia, LA 70560
337-369-2337
Now known as "The Sliman Theatre for the Performing Arts," the 600-seat Art Deco-style Evangeline Theatre opened as a movie theatre in 1930 and closed in 1960. The restored theatre is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to the Louisiana Crossroads concert series.
Art Exhibits
New Iberia: Downtown Art Walk
Main Street
337-369-2330
This event features the works of various local artisans. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. more...
Arts & Crafts Shows
Shadows-on-the-Teche Arts & Crafts Show
317 East Main Street • New Iberia, LA 70560
Shadows-on-the-Teche Grounds
877-200-4924
Admission will be charged to enter this arts & crafts show where vendors will showcase their handmade items. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held in March. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
Held at Various Locations
337-369-9323
The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival is a five-day annual event that includes a carnival, parade, live entertainment, a photo exhibit, an art show, a flower show, local cuisine, a Fais-Do-Do (street dance), and arts & crafts booths. Held in September. more...Festival of Live Oaks
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70560
New Iberia City Park
337-369-2337
This festival features an easter egg hunt, arts & crafts, music, bucket truck rides, horse & buggy rides, a softball tournament, bar-b-que cookoff and refreshments. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held in March.Cajun Hot Sauce Festival
713 NW Bypass (Highway 3212) • New Iberia, LA 70560
SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds
337-365-7539
This festival features the People's Choice Hot Sauce Competition, a Jambalaya Cook-Off, carnival, arts & crafts, and live music through the weekend. Held in April. more...Catholic High Spring Carnival
1301 De LaSalle Drive • New Iberia, LA 70560
Held at Catholic High School
337-364-1253
Held each May, this event features three days of authentic and wonderful Cajun food, as well as music, rides, crafts, entertainment and games. more...Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70560
New Iberia City Park
337-369-2337
This event features live entertainment, bingo, and a hot dog eating contest. It will move to Main Street for a parade and Bouligny Plaza for fireworks. Takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the parade starting at 7 p.m.Delcambre Shrimp Festival
Shrimp Festival Building • Delcambre, LA 70560
Located 11 Miles West of New Iberia
337-685-2653
Events include a shrimp cook-off, queens pageants, fais-do-do's, food booths, carnival rides, and the blessing of the shrimp boat fleet. There is plenty of fun for "kids" of all ages and lots to see, hear, and eat! Held in August. more...Lydia Cajun Food Fest
Weeks Park
337-519-3131
Visit this event on Saturday for Fais-do-do from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a cook-off, music, food, arts & crafts, pony rides, train rides and fun jumps. Held in September.Les Cadiens Du Teche Cajun Music Festival
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70563
New Iberia City Park, Cyr Gates Community Center
337-364-4030
Enjoy Cajun music, food, drinks, arts & crafts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Held in December.World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off & Food Festival
Main Street • New Iberia, LA 70560
Bouligny Plaza
337-364-1836
Saturday's events include a food festival, entertainment and shopping from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday is the Gumbo Cook-Off, music and gumbo eating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held in October. more...Great Chili Challenge
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70563
New Iberia City Park
337-364-2273
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can enjoy a chili cook-off, music, concessions, games and arts & crafts. Held in November. more...Brudley's Wild Game, Seafood & Jambalaya Cook-Off
713 NW Bypass (Highway 3212) • New Iberia, LA 70560
SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds
337-365-7539
This event features a wild game, seafood and jambalaya cook-off with live entertainment and a poker run. A variety of dishes will be available for $20 per person. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Held in November.
Marathons & 10K Runs
March of Dimes - Walk For Babies
300 Parkview Drive • New Iberia, LA 70563
New Iberia City Park
337-233-8476
The community is invited for a fun morning of activities includung music & refreshments. This March of Dimes event benefits infants in need of assistance. Held in April. more...
Parades
Fourth of July Parade
Historic Main Street • New Iberia, LA 70560
New Iberia Civic Center on Main Street
888-942-3742
Parade will begin at the New Iberia Civic Center on Main Street, in New Iberia's Historic District. A ceremony and firewoks display will be held at Bouligny Plaza. Parade rolls at 7 p.m. and ceremony at 7:30 p.m.Delcambre Holiday Gumbo Cook-off and Boat Parade
Delcambre Canal & Shrimp Festival Building • New Iberia, LA 70560
Located 11 Miles West of New Iberia
337-685-2470 or 337-685-4219
The Delcambre Boat Parade is a lighted boat parade consisting of private boat owners. Boats of all sizes are welcomed to participate. Anyone who has a boat and is willing to decorate it in the Christmas spirit is asked to join in the fun. In conjunction with the parade, there will be a gumbo cook-off at 11 a.m. and it will be served at 4 p.m. Held in December. more...
Tours
Airboat Tours
337-369-2300
Tour the shallow-water swamps, bayous, sloughs and coves with Airboat Tours. You will experience the beauty of the vegetation and wildlife in seasonal changes. Closed November, December and January. more...
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