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Aug. 1 - 3 - Iberia Film Festival - Film festival celebrating all genres of short independent films. It gives the community a chance to come together to view truly independent films from around the globe that you will not see in the commercial movie industry. The Iberia Film Festival also spotlights local films. South Louisiana filmmakers will have an opportunity to have their film shown on the big screen with family and friends in the audience. Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, (337) 256-1938, Website, Facebook

Aug. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 - Teche Area Farmers Market - Every Tuesday and Saturday. Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tues. 2:30-6 p.m., Sat. 7-11 a.m., (337) 369-2330, Facebook

Aug. 3 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from March to December. 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. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing & Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook

Aug. 3 - Beats on the Bayou - Babineaux Sisters - Louisiana Roots French Folk Rock Music is how the band describes their sound. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook

Aug. 7 - Purple Heart Day & POW-MIA Ceremony - A celebration honoring soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and made it home with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 344-9397

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28,- GLC Farmers Market - Every Wednesday. Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. GLC Meat Market, 6110 Loreauville Rd., New Iberia, 2-6 p.m., (337) 577-9160, Website , Facebook

Aug. 10 - Beats on the Bayou - Sideshow - With their high energy and great stage presence, Sideshow plays a variety of music from 70's Swamp Pop to 80's Funk. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook

Aug. 14 - 18 - Delcambre Shrimp Festival - Held on the third weekend of August (Wed-Sun), the Delcambre Shrimp Festival honors the shrimping industry with events including a shrimp cook-off, queens' pageants, fais-do-do's, carnival rides, boat parade, food court and much more. Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds, 411 S. Richard St., Delcambre, Various Times, (337) 685-2653, Website, Facebook

Aug. 16 - National Barrel Horse Assoc. Show - Barrel race for members and non-members. Exihibitions at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:45 p.m. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 789-9050, Website, Facebook

Aug. 24 - Beats on the Bayou - 5th Avenue - With today's technology and yesterday's sound, 5th Avenue is promising to have you reminiscing and dancing all night long. Playing all of your favorites from the 70s, 80s, 90s and even golden oldies such as Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Percy Sledge and many more.Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook

Aug. 31 - Beats on the Bayou - Nola Rouge - This variety band offers a little something for everyone. Tickets are $10 and admission is open to the public. If you are staying at the Isle entertainment is included. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 6-9 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook