NEW IBERIA, La. --- Registration is open for the Bookin’ It Along the Teche 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.
The event will be held on the streets of scenic New Iberia on Sat., April 2, 2022. The race is in conjunction with the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival (April 1-3) and all proceeds benefit the cultural activities of the Iberia Preservation Alliance.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. at Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St., New Iberia). Awards and prizes will immediately follow the race. Race T-shirts will be available to all registered participants.
Early Registration & Cost:
Early registration is available at
Cajun Timing. Runners can register on race day for $30. For youth (ages 1-14) and for the Fun Run the fee is $20. The event begins at Bouligny Plaza and winds through New Iberia Historic District.
About the Festival:
With a focus on Great Southern Writers, the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival highlights Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, academic symposiums, receptions, poetry, music, live oak walk, movie screenings, children's activities, readers theater and more. Participants can learn Cajun dancing or how to play bouree, and tour the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels.
To purchase tickets, day passes and all inclusive passes, visit
BonTempsTix.com.
