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

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 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

April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 - 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

April 1 - Bookin' It Along the Teche Run - 5K and fun run. Race winds through historic New Iberia. Event fee includes timed event, awards and t-shirt. Register here. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St., New Iberia, 8-9:45 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market - First Saturday of the month from March 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 at Bayou Carlin Cove Boat Landing and Pavilion. 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

April 1 - Authors Book Fair - Southern authors selling their books at this downtown book fair sponsored by Books Along the Teche. A Children's Book section will be located at George Rodrigue Park (211 E. Main St.). In the event of inclement weather, visit the festival's Facebook for alternative site, or call Shadows-on-the-Teche at (337) 369-6446. Main Street, 102 W. Main St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Writing & Publishing Louisiana Cookbooks Panel Discussion - Moderator Stanley Dry and presenters Marcelle Bienvenu and Gerald Patout will discuss why people love and use Cajun cookbooks. This presentation will provide you with their "take" on Louisiana Cajun cooking and how family recipes pass down from generation to generation are very much a part of the Cajun culture. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9-9:45 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - VIP Lisa Wingate Book Club Lunch - Lisa Wingate will be present to discuss aspects from her New York Times Best Selling book "The Book of Lost Friends". Karen Riley Simmons from the Rapides Parish Library System will lead the discussions along with Lisa. Lunch will be provided by Church Alley Cafe. Bayou Teche Museum - Doc Voorhies Wing, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9-9:45 a.m., (615) 390-9289 Website, Facebook

April 1 - Louisiana Seafood Great Southern Chef Food Demos - Local seafood cooking demo and tastings by Chef Marcelle Bienvenu. Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion at Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10-11:30 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Readers Theater "The Book of Lost Friends" - Iberia Performing Arts League presents onstage dialogue and narration from "The Book of Lost Friends" by the 2 time New York Times' Best Selling Author Lisa Wingate. The group will read excerpts from the Lisa Wingate's historical novel. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10:30-11:30 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - UL Lafayette Symposium: James Lee Burke - The University of Louisiana Lafayette College of Liberal Arts James Lee Burke symposium will feature Kim Hoffmeister-Rzotkiewicz of Marengo Community High School. She is a 30 year high school teacher, a multi-sports coach, and a fan of James Lee Burke. She will share her insights into Dave Robicheaux's sidekick and more. Iberia Parish Library - Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10-11:15 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Mother/Daughter Brunch & Live Podcast - Take your ideas from dream to done during this mother/daughter workshop with local author, Ainsley Britain. During this workshop and live podcast recording, Ainsley will share her own experiences of becoming a published author and use these to help you identify actionable steps to achieve your dreams and goals. Preservation Bar & Grill, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10:20 a.m.-12 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Dave Robicheaux's Walking Tour - Take a guided walking tour of New Iberia's Historic District locations made famous in James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux book series and films. Check in at Victor's Cafeteria for the walking tour. Visit the Bayou Teche Museum, Victor's Cafeteria, Books Along the Teche, Church Alley Pocket Park and more. Victor's Cafeteria, 109 W. Main St., New Iberia, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Great Southern Writer Symposium - Lisa Wingate is a former journalist, inspirational speaker, and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of thirty novels including "Before We Were Yours" and "The Book of Lost Friends". Book Signing will be in the Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum at 4 - 4:30 p.m. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 1-2:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Bourée On the Bayou - Compete in a spirited Bourée tournament game sponsored by Pelicans On The Bayou. Beginner and experienced players are welcome. Prizes and gift certificates for winners, no cash awards. The tournament is $25 and participants must be 21 or older to enter. Pelicans on the Bayou, 5 Jefferson St., New Iberia, 2-5 p.m., (615) 390-9289 Website, Facebook

April 1 - Ted Jackson's "You Ought to Do a Story About Me" - "You Ought To Do a Story About Me" is a heartbreaking and redemptive story of a fallen-from-grace NFL player (Jackie Wallace), discovered by a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist (Ted Jackson) on the streets of New Orleans, and the transformative friendship that binds them. Book Signing to follow at the Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-3:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - When Pain Pens Purpose Panel - Morgan Richard Olivier is a best-selling author, mental and spiritual health advocate, wife, and speaker. Through empathy and wisdom from lessons learned, she enlightens and inspires others to find the greater purpose in life's pains and pressures. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 4:30-5:15 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 1 - Cajun Fais Do-Do & Dinner - Cajun dance lessons from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and music is from 7-8 p.m. Music performances by Terry Huval and the Jambalaya Cajun Band. In the event of inclement weather, the party will be held at Sliman Theater (129 E. Main St.). Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 2 - T-Boy's Bayou Adventure Tour - Three guided tours will set off on a party barge from the Boat Launch at New Iberia City Park. Tours are at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A local guide will narrate Teche Area history and detail local efforts to preserve and maintain the bayou, while highlighting points of interest along the way. The tour returns to City Park. Limited seating. Boat Launch/New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 2 - Live Oak Tour - Take a leisurely bike ride down New Iberia's award-winning Main Street as you learn about the centuries old oak trees that adorn our homes. Local arborist, Jim Foret, will enlighten and entertain you with stories and facts. If you need to rent a bike, go toLaTrail.org/Oak. (The bike must be rented by March 29th). Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9-11:30 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 2 - Symphony Sunday in the Park - The Iberia Cultural Resources Association presents Andy Smith, 1 p.m., and the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., in special free outdoor performances under the oaks. Bring your picnic lunch. Best picnic theme judging at 2:30 pm. Balloon artist and beverage booth available. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Sugar Cane Festival Building. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 1-4:30 p.m., (337) 298-7964, Website, Facebook

April 5, 12, 19, 26 - 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

April 6, 13, 20, 27 - 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.

April 7 - 9 - Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration - Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a three-day festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities, and several vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia. Wat Thammarattanaram Temple, 7913 Champa Ave., Broussard, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., (337) 378-9469, Facebook

April 7, 14, 21, 29 - 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

April 15 - New Iberia Spring Craft & Health Fair - More than 50 vendors selling handmade crafts, clothing, sweets, décor, wellness and local independent product distributors. Ride the party train, face painting, live animal story time and seasonal photos available. This year an added health fair will give local residents an idea of what services and resources are available to them. New Iberia City Park, 300 Marie St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 577-2117, Facebook

April 15 - Geaux Louisiana Kids Card Tournament - A fun for the family geaux fish style card game tournament for children ages 6 to 10. Due to space limitations the tournament is limited to 32 children. Participants must register here. A&E Gallery, 335 W. Saint Peter St., New Iberia, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., (337) 365-0741, Website

April 15 - 16 - Ranch Sorting - Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. Friday practice 6 - 7:30 p.m. and beginner class to follow. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

April 17 - 23 - Love the Boot Bayou Cleanup - The TECHE Project is participating in Keep Louisiana Beautiful's "Love the Boot Week." Coinciding with Earth Day, they are asking everyone to go out and clean up Bayou Teche (by both land and water) near where they live. Cleanup can be done any time during the week, and photos can be shared on social media by tagging Teche Project on Facebook. Bayou Teche, 108 Duperier St., New Iberia, (337) 706-2323, Facebook

April 19 - Rip Van Winkle Gardens Nighttime Dinner - Enjoy a special dinner at night in the gardens of Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Choose from two times: 5:30-7 PM or 7:30-9 PM. 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

April 19 - 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

April 20 - Greater Iberia Chamber Annual Banquet - Join the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Annual Banquet. Join in on great networking, food tastings from local restaurants, and a special guest speaker. Cade Community Center, 1688 Smede Hwy., St. Martinville, 5-9 p.m., (337) 364-1836, Website, Facebook

April 21 - 23 - ABRA - Bayou Classic - 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.

Saturday: Exhibitions 12 - 2:30 p.m., Poles 3 p.m., Barrels not before 4 p.m.

Sunday: Exhibitions 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Poles 12 p.m., Barrels not before 1 p.m. SugArena at Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 N.W. Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, (337) 365-7539, Website, Facebook

April 21 - 23 - El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia - Celebrating the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish with gala,"Running of the Bulls" dog-friendly 5K/1mile fun run, parade, paella/tapas/jambalaya cook-off, Spanish dessert bake-off, Spanish re-enactment, Spanish family genealogy displays, live Spanish, Cajun, & Zydeco music and entertainment; arts and crafts show; free Spanish dance lessons; visiting royalty paella eating contest; children's tent, mass and more. Bouligny Plaza/Steamboat Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., (337) 349-7343, Website, Facebook

April 27 - Acadian Odyssey Monument - Event to celebrate the Acadian Odyssey Monument in Loreauville, which is the 18th monument in the world and only the second in the United States. Acadian Odyssey Monument, 119 Bridge St., Loreauville, 10 a.m., Facebook

April 29 - Spring Downtown Artwalk - Featuring artists and crafters all along East and West Main St. including A & E Gallery on West St. Peter St., with retail and restaurants open during the day. Downtown New Iberia, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 4 p.m., (337) 369-2330, Website, Facebook

April 29 - Juniors Farmers Market - The junior market invites youth ages 8 to 17 to participate in activities that reflect the culture and economy of New Iberia.

"Junior" vendor booth spaces may include selling home-grown produce, jams, jellies, baked goods, original artwork and crafts. Booth space is free and all participating youth will keep 100% of their profits. During the market, a supervising adult must be present throughout setup and market. Email to signup. Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 3-6 p.m., (337) 369-2330, Website, Facebook

April 29 - 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