NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Shadows-on-the-Teche and the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair Association would like to announce the sixth annual Farm Fest! This family-friendly event will take place on Thurs., Sept. 21, 2023, from 4 - 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Shadows (317 E. Main St., 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. Take a spin at “bee”-ing crafty with the Frosted Apron and turn a cupcake into a bumblebee. Stop in at the art tent for face painting, rock decorating, and more crafting. 

What’s Farm Fest without a petting zoo? This year will welcome 2KB Farm and Petting Zoo who are bringing the farm with them. Attendees will get a chance to see goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, pigs, and maybe even a cow. Balloon animals are back as well.

Attendees can enjoy Bambino’s Burgers, Jolet hot dogs, chili fritos, and other festival fare along with cold beverages, including beer and wine. Live entertainment will be on the stage during the entire event. 2NL Jazz Combo will play from 4 - 6 p.m., and Andy Smith will play from 6 - 8 p.m. 

Admission is $10 per family. Tickets for food and games are 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 4 prizes for kids this year: a John Deere ride-on tractor, John Deere pedal tractor, and 2 tractor themed holiday decorations. 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 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 additional information, contact Shadows-on-the-Teche at (337) 369-6446 or by email.