For Immediate Release

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

Feb. 23- March 31 (depending on weather)- New Iberia Azalea Trail - Stroll Iberia's attractions and New Iberia's award-winning Main Street, where azaleas frame moss draped oak trees, stately homes and quaint cottages along Bayou Teche. Download the self-guided driving tour map of the azalea trail or pick up a print copy at the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau. Various locations in Iberia Parish, (337) 365-1540, Website, Facebook

March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 - 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 2:30-6 p.m. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-2330, Facebook

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - 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 6 - Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from February to December except July. 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 and Pavilion, 605 S. Railroad St. (Hwy. 330), Delcambre, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., (800) 884-6120 ext. 6, Website, Facebook

March 6 - Shadows Arts & Crafts Fair - Over 100 vendors with diverse hand-made items from fine art to food and furniture. A special tour is included in the fee. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 7 - Bird on the Bayou Sidewalk Sunday - First Sunday of the month except Easter Sunday. The antique and crafts market will have vendors set up outside the store with their crafts and items. Bird on the Bayou, 120 E. Main St., New Iberia, 12:30-4:30 p.m., (337) 339-2826, Facebook

March 13 - 19 - Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition - Plein air painters will be outdoors in the Shadows-on-the-Teche gardens, along Main Street New Iberia and other areas around Acadiana for visitors to view. Free paint-out, art exhibit, awards ceremony, and silent auction. Completed paintings will be sold starting March 14 in order to raise money for the Shadows and art education. The paintings can be puchased at BiddingForGood.com/ShadowsOnTheTeche and will be added as artists complete them so check back often. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 13 - Plein Air Quick Draw Competition -  Artists and spectators will be immersed in the creative process as artists race against the clock to complete a painting en plein air in only two hours. Prizes will be awarded, and all artwork will be available for sale off the easel. The competition is open to artists high school age and older. Artists wishing to participate must register and pay a $10 entry fee. Registration forms are available at the Shadows Visitor Center and online. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-5 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 17 - Plein Air Painting Talk - Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition judge Kenn Backhaus will lead a free Plein Air Painting Talk. Backhaus is the most nationally accredited Bucks County, Pa. impressionist living today. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7:30-9 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 18 - Plein Air Painting Demo - Kenn Backhaus, judge for Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition, will lead a plein air painting demonstration near The Shadows. The demo is open to the public and free of charge. The exact location will be announced at a later date. Near Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 2-4 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 19 - 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. Applications can be picked up at the Shadows Visitor Center or downloaded here. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 19 - Plein Air Awards Ceremony & Fine Art Sale - Starting at 7 p.m., Judge Kenn Backhaus 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 throughout the week at the Shadows Visitor Center and online. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

March 24 - 28 - A Berry Sweet Easter Egg Hunt - Support local businesses while having fun on a riddle solving egg hunting adventure around New Iberia. Presented by The Frosted Apron and Bayou Traditions, Inc. Various New Iberia businesses, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., (337) 201-1952, Facebook

March 27 - Shadows Wine Walk - Spend an afternoon tasting wines from “West of the Teche” and expertly chosen pairings by eight volunteer table hosts, while strolling through the beautiful Shadows gardens as live music plays in the background. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 4-6 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook