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Louisiana Sweet Picks
September 2019 Events
Sept. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 - 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
Sept. 3 - 30 - Pete deGravelles Sugar Tour - In recognition of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, Shadows-on-the-Teche will present tours focusing on the early history of the sugar industry in Southern Louisiana. Tours will be held during operating hours. Regular rates apply. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25,- 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
Sept. 6 - National Barrel Horse Assoc. Show - Barrel race for members and non-members. Exhibitions 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
Sept. 6 - 15 - IPAL Presents, "The Silver Whistle" - Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theatre (IPAL), 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, Thurs-Sat: 7:30-10 p.m. & Sun: 2-6 p.m., (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook
Sept. 7 - 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
Sept. 7 - Ranch Sorting - Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook
Sept. 7 - Isle of Iberia's Pork Finger Cookoff - Free to the Public. Tickets will be sold to purchase food and drinks. Lots of fun family activities planned throughout the day. Isle of Iberia RV Resort, 911 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook
Sept. 7 - Beats on the Bayou - Beau Young Band - Live entertainment with the Beau Young Band, a variety band with a party attitude. Old Rock n Roll, Country, Zydeco, and anything in between. 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, 5-8 p.m., (337) 256-8681, Website, Facebook
Sept. 11 - Patriot Day Ceremony - A celebration honoring patriots who serve our country with a patriotic concert by the Iberia Community Band. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-7 p.m., (337) 344-9397
Sept. 12 - Shadows Sugar Story - Explore the early history of the sugar industry in Southern Louisiana in this after hours tour of the plantation home. Light, sweet refreshments to be served in the Shadows gardens. Open to all ages. $17.50 tickets available for purchase at the Shadows Visitors Center and online. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 5:30-7:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook
Sept. 14 - Beats on the Bayou - Lost Bayou Ramblers - Lost Bayou Ramblers is a Grammy-winning Cajun music band from South Louisiana. 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
Sept. 26 - Shadows-on-the-Teche Farm Fest - The Shadows is partnering with Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association to bring you Farm Fest! Family fun, live entertainment, food and drinks. Fun activities include a petting zoo, games, and prizes. Decorate your own cupcake and win prizes at The Sugar Cube Sweepstakes! Musical entertainment provided by "Alligator Blue." Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 4-8:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook
Sept. 26 - 29 - Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival - Celebrate the Louisiana sugar cane industry with parades, carnival, live Cajun and Zydeco music, car show, sugar cookery, photography, and artistry competitions, horticulture show, pageantry and more. Various venues in New Iberia, (337) 369-9323, Website, Facebook
Sept. 28 - Sweet Harvest Car Show - Cars are to arrive and park on East Main Street starting at 8:30 a.m. and prepare to lead the Children's Parade starting around 10 a. m. About 3 miles after the start of the parade the cars will proceed to City Park and park in the Sugar Cane Festival Building parking lot to be viewed and judged for prizes. There will be food vendors available. Show is open to all who wish to view at no charge. $35 for participating cars.
Sugar Cane Festival Building, 600 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., (337) 373-3942, Website, Facebook
Sept. 28 - Shadows Community Day - In the spirit of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and as a thank you for your support throughout the year, admission will be free after noon. Guided Pete deGravelles tours begin 15 minutes after the hour. Last tour of the day begins at 3:15 p.m. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, noon-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook