For Immediate Release

NOTE: Events are ongoing as of email release date. Please check our web calendar for up to date changes.

May 1 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from February to December except July. 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 and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook

May 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 - Teche Area Farmers Market - Experience a harvest of delicious homegrown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handmade cypress yard objects, homemade bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. The market is held every Saturday morning from 7-11 a.m. and Tuesday afternoon from 2:30-6 p.m. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-2330, Facebook

May 2 - Bird on the Bayou Sidewalk Sunday - First Sunday of the month except Easter Sunday. The antique and crafts market will have vendors set up outside the store with their crafts and items. Bird on the Bayou, 120 E. Main St., New Iberia, 12:30-4:30 p.m., (337) 339-2826, Facebook

May 5, 12, 19, 26 - 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

May 12 - Gov. Kathleen Blanco Historical Marker Unveiling - Gov. John Bel Edwards and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will join state and local dignitaries in honoring Louisiana’s first female governor and New Iberia native, Gov. Kathleen Blanco at the unveiling of her state historical marker. Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 3:30-4:30 p.m., (337) 606-5977, Website, Facebook

May 13 - 15 - Cruisin Cajun Country Cruise In - Cruise around Cajun Country with other car enthusiasts for fun, food, music and friendship, while spectators enjoy free car shows and entertainment. There will be tours, demonstrations and of course food! Ramada Conference Center, 2915 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., (337) 277-7220, Website, Facebook

May 15 - Chitimacha Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race - A 10 mile race for kayaks, canoes, pirogues, and SUP’s from Jeanerette to Charenton through the parishes of Iberia and St. Mary. The race begins in Jeanerette City Park and ends on the Chitimacha Reservation. Many classes of paddlecraft, everyone is welcome. Pre-registation available or signup on race day before 8:30 a.m. Car shuttle may be available at 8 a.m. Jeanerette City Park, 1603 Tarleton St., Jeanerette, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (630) 605-0671, Website, Facebook

May 15 - Loyalty & Armed Forces Day - A celebration of our armed forces for keeping us safe at home and abroad with flag ceremony and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 367-0308

May 22 - Bayou Side Run - 5K or 1 mile walk/fun run in downtown New Iberia to raise mental health awareness and funds for the Iberia Mental Health Initiative. Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8-11 a.m., (832) 316-3267, Website, Facebook

May 31 - Memorial Day Ceremony - A celebration commemorating all of our fallen soldiers with flag ceremony, 21 gun salute and harmony of patriotic music. Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 367-0308