NEW IBERIA, La. --- Literary festival fans can win a free three-night-stay at The Bayou Chateau B&B when they reserve their all-inclusive ticket for the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival before Dec. 1, 2021.
The festival will be held on April 1-3, 2022 in downtown New Iberia. The discounted all-inclusive package affords access to all festival events, free and ticketed. Tickets are limited, so this special offer is only for this select audience and the festival's previous attendees.
Six special events for all-inclusive ticket holders include:
The Great Southern Writer Symposium will feature Osha Gray Davidson, who
authored The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South, which became the 2019 movie of the same name starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell.
Free events include a tribute to Ernest Gaines, panel discussions, readers theater, authors book fair, children’s activity workshops, Symphony Sunday in the Park concert and much more.
**Terms and Conditions: You must be at least 18 years of age and purchase an all-inclusive ticket to the 2022 Books Along the Teche Literary Festival. This will enter you once into the drawing for the 3 nights stay at The Bayou Chateau B&B. Requesting a refund for the all-inclusive ticket will revoke your entry or stay at the Bayou Chateau B&B. This stay has no cash value and is only for April 1-3, 2022 and is non-transferrable. **
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. Patrons will have the opportunity to explore the sights and sounds of Dave Robicheaux’s hometown as they stroll through New Iberia’s Historic District and attend one of several events celebrating our unique literary history, culture, and cuisine. Events include cooking demonstrations, a book fair, academic symposiums, receptions, music, live oak walk, children's activities, a reader’s theater and more.
The festival is an event of the Iberia Preservation Alliance, formed by Iberia Cultural Resources Association, Bayou Teche Museum, Shadows-on-the-Teche and the New Iberia Main Street Program.
