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

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 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

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Bayou Teche French Table - Every Thursday. Celebrate our Cajun culture and improve your French speaking skills regardless of your level of French. Additionally, enjoy conversations with francophones and francophiles who visit New Iberia from all over the world as well as students in the French Immersion setting at North Lewis Elementary. Vive le français! Cane River Pecan Company's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30-10 a.m., (337) 519-7942.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Pie Bar Live Entertainment - The first Friday of each month will feature local Cajun music while remaining Fridays will feature a variety of singers, songwriters as well as local legends. Pie Bar will offer a 10% discount on all menu items, every Monday, to all residents of New Iberia. Residents will simply show their drivers license (or other ID) to receive 10% off their food and drink order. Cane River Pecan Company's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 4-7 p.m., (337) 321-4201, Website, Facebook

March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 - 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 2-6 p.m. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-2330, Website, Facebook

March 3 - IPAL Presents, "Broadway, Bites, & Bubblies" - Attendees will enjoy culinary creations from numerous local chefs and classic Broadway songs from IPAL performers. There will also be sneak peek performances from the cast of Kiss Me, Kate. Tickets may be obtained in advance by contacting (337) 658-0222 or going to ipaltheater.com. Shadows Bend Home, 25 Shadow Bend, New Iberia, 7-10 p.m., (337) 658-0222, Website, Facebook

March 4 - Shadows Arts & Crafts Fair - Vendors from around Louisiana selling handcrafted items, food and beverages in the Shadows' gardens. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 4 - 10th Anniversary Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market Party - Celebrate 10 years of the Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market with more vendors, special attractions, and special guest musicians. First Saturday of the month from March to December except July. 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

March 11 - 18 - Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition - Plein air painters will be outdoors in the Shadows-on-the-Teche gardens, along Main Street, on Avery Island and other areas around Acadiana for visitors to view. Free paint-out, art exhibit, awards ceremony, and silent auction. Paintings will be on display and available for purchase throughout competition week in the Shadows Visitor Center across the street from the Shadows. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 11 - Plein Air Quick Draw Competition -Shadows Plein Air will host a Quick Draw Competition in Downtown Lafayette. Artists will have two hours to complete a painting en plein air. Public is invited to watch. Prizes to be awarded and artwork will be for sale. Downtown Lafayette, 3-5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 11 - Bunny Trail Trunks & Treats Contest -All children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will be handing out treats from their trunks and collecting monetary donations for Lydia Cancer Association. Brnig your wallets to donate to your favorite best decorated vehicle. Prizes will be given out to the top 3 money raisers. Food will be sold. Weeks Park, 4412 Weeks Park Rd., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., (337) 321-0718, Facebook

March 11 - Teche Project Banquet -The banquet will include a social with live music, dinner, drinks, a silent auction and guest speakers Kristie Cornell and Marla Kristicevich on their project "Meander Mindset: Bayou Teche." 

House tours, two cocktail cruises, and paddling to and from Albania’s dock in advance of the banquet will be offered. Registration for the $15 cruises (at 3:15 and 4 p.m.) will open on Eventbrite on Feb. 24. Current members of The TECHE Project get into the banquet for free. Non-members can sign up at the door (starting at $25 for an individual membership). Dinner is included in the admission price. Beer and wine will be available with the purchase of a $10 commemorative glass. Albania Mansion, 21066 Hwy. 182 W, Jeanerette, 4:30-7:30 p.m., (337) 706-2323, Website

March 12 - Paint Delcambre -Paint Delcambre Day as part of the Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Art Competition. Artist meet and greet will begin at 5 PM. Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing & Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St., Delcambre, 5-8 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 12 - St. Patrick's Day March - The members of the New Iberia Marching Men and more will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an annual march down Main Street from the Civic Center (457 E. Main St.) to Bouligny Plaza (102 W. Main St.). There will be bag pipes, Celtic music, Irish cheer and lots of green! Main Street, New Iberia, 2-3 p.m.,(337) 366-5321, Facebook

March 14 - Plein Air Hilliard Museum Painting Demo -The painting demonstration will be led by Dawn Whitelaw, judge for this year's Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition. The demo is open to the public. Hilliard Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, 1-3 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 15 - Les Cadiens du Teche Cajun Dance - Every third Wednesday of the month. Les Cadiens du Teche (Cajun French Music Association) dance to Cajun music with a meal, door prizes, cake walk, 50/50 and camaraderie, at their monthly public meeting. Admission. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 258-1876 Facebook

March 16 - New Iberia Plein Air Painting Demo  - The painting demonstration will be led by Dawn Whitelaw, judge for this year's Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition. The demo is open to the public. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 2-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 16 - April 2 - IPAL Presents, "Kiss Me Kate" -Live theatre production, concessions. Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia, (337) 364-6114, Website, Facebook

March 17 - Plein Air Awards Ceremony & Fine Art Sale - Judge Dawn Whitelaw will announce the winning painting and also award prizes in a variety of other categories. All paintings completed during the week will be available for sale. Shadows Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 17 - Plein Air Paint Out- Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in a Paint Out in Downtown New Iberia. Works produced at the Paint Out will be judged, awarded ribbons, and available for sale. Free to participate, but registration is required. Shadows Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 18 - Acadiana Barrel Racing Association - Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Pole bending is a timed event that features a horse and one mounted rider, running a weaving or serpentine path around six poles arranged in a line. Concession available. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 3-8 p.m., (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 22 - Rip Van Winkle Gardens Spring Dinner - Enjoy a special dinner at night in the gardens of Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Choose from two times: 5:30-7 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. Reservations required and can be made by calling the gardens. Cafe Jefferson, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd., New Iberia, 5:30-9 p.m., (337) 359-8525, Website, Facebook

March 23 - New Iberia Spanish Festival Poster Unveiling - All are welcome to attend, light refreshments will be served. The 2023 winning design will be the official festival poster and festival t-shirt design. The 2023 festival theme is: “Sweet Home New Iberia“ honoring our past, celebrating our sweet future! 

Merchandise will be available for purchase at the event including posters, t-shirts, hats, and festival pins. Cane River Pecan Company's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-7:30 p.m., Website, Facebook

March 24 - 25 - St. Jude Chili Cookoff - Chili cookoff with fundraising games and more for a fun filled time. Entertainment Friday starts at 5 p.m. and all-day Saturday. The cookoff will be Saturday 6 a.m. with judging at 11 a.m. and serving at noon with live auction. Admission: Friday $5; Saturday $10; Ice chest tag 1 time fee of $20; ages 4 and under free. Organized by Down South Heroes. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

March 25 - Creole Fest & Gumbo Cookoff - Come out to this gumbo cookoff for a day of fun including food and drink vendors, music, kids activities, arts and crafts booths, health screening, mansion tours and more. No outside food or drinks allowed. Albania Mansion, 21066 Hwy. 182, Jeanerette, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 359-7273, Facebook

March 31 - April 2 - Books Along the Teche Literary Festival - Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting 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. Learn Cajun dancing or how to play bouree, and tour the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels. Various locations, New Iberia, (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - April 2 - L'Acadian Art Guild Reception & Exhibit - The L'Acadian Art Guild exhibit will be on display Friday through Sunday during library hours, with reception on Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Artists will be on hand to meet visitors and talk about their art. Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E Main St., New Iberia, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - April 1 - Children's Activities - The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival is packed full of fun and educational activities for children of all ages. There are kids cooking demo, storytimes, a children's author's fair, drawing and writing workshop and story walk and more. Visit the festival's website for details and registration information. (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - The History of Bunk Johnson - Learn about Bunk Johnson's history and influence on not only Iberia Parish, but jazz music in Louisiana. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 8:30-9:15 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - The Sounds of Iberia Parish - Dr. Barry Ancelet will explore how the old sounds of Iberia Parish continue to influence the contemporary Louisiana French music scene. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9:30-10:15 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - Jean Lafitte Revealed - Jean Laffite Revealed: Unraveling One of America's Longest-Running Mysteries takes a fresh look at the various myths and legends surrounding one of the last great pirates. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10:30-11:15 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - The Historical & Theological Integrity of the Bible as a Literary Work - Fr. Mark Toups is assistant to the Diocesan Administrator, Coordinator for Parish Life and Development, and Pastor of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle, LA. Fr. Toups has written several books on the Catholic faith, is an incredible homilist and has done blogs dealing with faith in our lives. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - Dave's Haunts & Jaunts Bus Tour - Take a guided tour of the locations made famous in James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux book series and films. At 11:45 AM, check in at the door of Dave's favorite lunch spot, Victor's Cafeteria, to collect your wristband for your included meal. Visit Cane River Pecan Co., Teche Motel and more before enjoying refreshments with local artists at the festival's art exhibit. Online ticket purchases highly recommended as bus seats are limited, and there is no guarantee of same-day tickets availability. Victor's Cafeteria, 109 W. Main St., New Iberia, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 369-6446,  Website, Facebook

March 31 - How to Write & Pitch to Magazines - Join 64 Parishes magazine's editorial staff and two regular contributors for a conversation on the nuts and bolts of writing for (and pitching to) magazines. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 1:45-2:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - Fanning Your Creative Spark Panel - Award winning author, Mary Beth Magee, through actual hands on exercises, research and real-life examples, will share her creative process. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-3:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - Louisiana Poet Laureate Presentation - Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, current Louisiana Poet Laureate, will be reading new works from her soon-to-be-released book: Black Creole Chronicles scheduled for a Spring release date. Iberia Parish Library - Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3:45-4:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - How to Write & Publish a Book - Learn how to write and publish a book from author/publisher Chris Warner who has written over 20 books. His primary writing instructor was the late Bill Robbins, a coach for young journalists at the New York Times for 30 years. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 4:45-5:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 31 - Jazz It Up Opening Reception - Cajun cocktail/dinner party featuring music by Bunk Johnson Brazz Band. Local seafood and other tasty south Louisiana dishes will be offered in the gardens of Shadows-on-the-Teche, a National Trust for Historic Preservation site. In the event of inclement weather the event will be held at the Sliman Theater (129 East Main St.). Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 369-6446,  Website, Facebook