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

April 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 2-6 p.m. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-2330, Website, Facebook

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Table Beausoleil - "Table Beausoleil" in honor of Beausoleil Broussard and the first Acadian settlers will meet every Tuesday morning to speak French. The Main Cup, 101 Main St., Loreauville, 7-8:30 a.m., (337) 349-7343

April 3, 10, 17, 24 - 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 4, 11, 18, 25 - 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 4 - Cycle Zydeco - Cycle Zydeco is a festival on wheels. This 5 day party brings cyclists from around the world come to Acadiana for a casual ride with plenty of food and music. The ride passes through New Iberia on Thursday, April 4 with Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center serving as the route's water station. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 7 a.m.-10:15 p.m., (337) 781-9416, Website, Facebook

April 5, 12, 19, 26 - Pie Bar Live - 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. Happy Hour is from 3:14-5pm with beer or a glass of wine at 1/2 price. Cane River Pecan's Pie Bar, 254 W. Main St., New Iberia, 5-8 p.m., (337) 321-4201, Website, Facebook

April 5 - 7 - 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, receptions, poetry, music, children's activities, and more. Learn Cajun dancing, and experience the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels with various tours. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St., New Iberia, (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 5 - 7 - 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 2:30-3:30 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, 2:30-3:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 5 - Dave's Haunts & Jaunts Mystery Tour - Take a guided tour of the locations made famous in James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux book series and films with a fun new mystery twist. Check in at the door of Dave’s favorite lunch spot, Victor's Cafeteria, to collect 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, 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 5 - 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

April 5 - Louisiana Poet Laureate Presentation - Alison Pelegrin, the current Louisiana Poet Laureate, will be reading works for the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival. Iberia Parish Library - Main Branch, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3:45-4:30 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - 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. Main Street/Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - 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. 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, 9-11 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Great Southern Chef Food Demo - Local seafood cooking demo and tastings by Chef Jay Ducote. Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion at Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 10-11:30 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - James Lee Burke Zoom Call - Come and join the hundreds of local fans to hear stories straight from the great novelist James Lee Burke. A moderator will run the question-and-answer session. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - 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 6 - James Lee Burke Statue Dedication - A dedication of the new statue of James Lee Burke created by sculptor Shirley Scarpetta. Burke will not be present for the unveiling. Scarpetta will also have a presentation on the statue at 10 AM, April 6, at the Sliman Theater (129 E. Main St.). Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 12:15-12:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Great Southern Writer Symposium - The 2024 Great Southern Writer is Natalie Baszile. Her novel, Queen Sugar was named one of the San Francisco Chronicles' Best Books of 2014, and nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and was featured on Oprah's Book Club. The book was made into a TV series featured on the OWN network. This novel tells the story of the trials and triumphs of a novice black female sugarcane farmer finding her way in the fields of South Louisiana. Book signing will take place after presentation. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, 1-2:45 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 6 - Bayou Teche Kayak Tour - Come "Float your Boat" at the fun and educational kayak tour of the Bayou Teche. Kayaks, lifejackets and paddles will be provided. Space is limited. To book this tour, contact Tours by Steven at (504) 442-4220. Kayak Dock, 108 Duperier St., New Iberia, 2-5 p.m., Website, Facebook

April 6 - 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/Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 6-8 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 7 - Live Oak Bike 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. Must provide your own bike. Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, 9-11 a.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 7 - Symphony Sunday in the Park - The Iberia Cultural Resources Association presents 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 7 - T-Boy's Bayou Adventure Tour - Two guided tours will set off on a party barge from the Boat Launch at New Iberia City Park. Tours are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.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.-1 p.m., (337) 369-6446, Website, Facebook

April 13 - Garden to Glass - Try original handcrafted, garden inspired cocktails from local distilleries. This event will take place in the gardens of the Shadows-on-the-Teche, and tickets can be purchased online. Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia, 3-5 p.m., Website, Facebook

April 17 - 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. La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Hwy. 14, New Iberia, 7-9:30 p.m., (337) 258-1876, Facebook

April 19 - 21 - El Festival Espanol du 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 and Zydeco music, 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, (337) 349-7343, Website, Facebook

April 20 - Super Saturday Downtown Shopping - Shopping event that takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month. The event includes vendors setup along East and West Main Street in front of downtown businesses. Bird on the Bayou, 120 E. Main St., New Iberia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 339-2826

April 27 - New Iberia Spring Craft & Health Fair - The New Iberia Vendor and Craft event will be held in conjunction with the Festival of Live Oaks in City Park. This event supports the recreation department. There will be a barbecue cook-off, train rides, petting zoo, fun jumps and other activities for kids along with many home business, arts and crafts booths as well as sweets and treats. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 577-2117, Facebook

April 27 - Spring Downtown Artwalk - Featuring artists and crafters all along East and West Main St. including A & E Gallery, District Arts and more with retail and restaurants open during the day. Downtown New Iberia, 128 W. Main St., New Iberia, 4-7 p.m., (337) 369-2330, Website, Facebook

April 27 - Poboys & Puppies - Families are asked to bring and donate one or more supplies for the shelter. See event page for the full list of items they are in need of. There will be live music by Jaxon Meche, food, refreshments, crafts for the kids to do, treat decorating, and more. Iberia Parish Animal Control Shelter, 2017 Seaway Access Rd., New Iberia, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., (337) 201-1952, Facebook

April 27 - Festival of Live Oaks - The New Iberia Vendor and Craft event will be held in conjunction with the Festival of Live Oaks in City Park. This event supports the recreation department. There will be a barbecue cook-off, train rides, petting zoo, fun jumps and other activities for kids along with many home business, arts and crafts booths as well as sweets and treats. New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr., New Iberia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., (337) 369-2337