NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Shadows-on-the-Teche and the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair Association would like to announce the 5th annual Farm Fest.

This family-friendly event will take place on Thurs., Sept. 22, from 4-8 p.m. on the grounds of the Shadows (317 E. Main Street, New Iberia).

Once through the gate, attendees can enjoy a variety of games from old-fashioned carnival ones, to Farm Fest staples like Magic Fishing and Alligator Pull, to brand new ones like Rocket Launcher. The Frosted Apron will show you how to turn a Rice Krispies treat into an adorable farm animal.

Attendees can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, Chili Fritos, and other festival fare along with cold beverages, including beer and wine. Cajun Company Band, sponsored by Bambino’s Burgers, will provide live entertainment starting at 6 p.m.

“After a two-year break, we are excited to finally welcome families back to the Shadows for this great family event, and we are looking forward to good weather, fun games, and enjoying good music and food,” said Pat Kahle, Executive Director at Shadows.

Admission is $10 per family and tickets for food and games will be available for purchase. Minors must be accompanied by adults. Games stop at 7 p.m.

As part of the event, Farm Fest is raffling off two prizes for kids this year, a John Deere ride-on gator and a John Deere pedal tractor. Tickets will be on sale during the event, but they are currently available at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., New Iberia) during operating hours.

About the Shadows-on-the-Teche:



The Shadows-on-the-Teche, National Trust for Historic Preservation site, opened to the public in 1961 with the mission to preserve the buildings, landscape, collections, and historical integrity of the site; to research and interpret through education programs a 19th century southern Louisiana plantation economy and community and their evolution; and to encourage an appreciation of and interest in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which owns and operates the Shadows-on-the-Teche, is a private, non-profit organization. The Shadows does not receive funding from federal, state, parish, or city government. The site supports itself through admissions, special programs and events, and donations to the Friends of the Shadows. For more information, visit ShadowsOnTheTeche.org.

For more information, please contact Jayd Buteaux at (337) 369-6446 or JButeaux@savingplaces.org.