Saturday, April 5th3:45-4:30Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center320 East Main St. Join Jan Risher to discuss her latest book, Question of the Day: Encouraging Conversation and Connection. Jan Risher took the long way to get from Mississippi to Louisiana. She is Louisiana Culture Editor at The Advocate, Times-Picayune and The Acadiana Advocate. Through the years, she has woven…
Saturday, April 5th9:00 – 3:00Along Main Street in downtown New IberiaFREE Discover this area’s many talented authors as they display their books along New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street. Check out Rodrigue Park for children’s authors and children’s activities. Main Street will be bustling Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., as published authors…
Saturday, April 5, 202510:00-12:00Walk begins at: Victor’s Cafeteria109 West Main St. $30.00 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. Visit the Bayou Teche Museum, Victor’s Cafeteria, Books Along the Teche, Shadows-on-the-Teche gardens and more! (Tour provided…
Saturday, April 5, 202510:15-11:45Bouligny PlazaSteamboat Warehouse Pavilion102 West Main St. Ticket Price is $40.00 Chef Celeste At the tender age of 11, Detroit native Chef Celeste fell in love with Louisiana cuisine when she discovered Justin Wilson on public television. Determined to follow her early calling to become a chef, she received her culinary training…
Saturday, April 5, 202512:00-12:45Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum131 East Main St. Cost: $30.00Limited to the first 25 tickets sold Do you like the banter and great discussions that occur at your local book club, but you wished you had the author present so you could get their perspective on the content or…
Saturday, April 5th2:00-2:45Sliman Theater129 East Main St.Ticketed Event: $30.00Book Signing will take place after presentation. Mary Kay Andrews is the New York Times Best-Selling Author with over 30 novels (including The Homewreckers; The Santa Suit; The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep…
Saturday, April 59:00-11:30Kayak Dock (Adjacent to the Duperior Ave. bridge)Solo Kayak Cost: $50.00Tandem Kayak Cost: $100.00(This includes kayak, lifejacket, paddle) Come “Float your Boat” at the fun and educational kayak tour of the Bayou Teche. Tour provided by Pack and Paddle. Kayaks will be provided. Space is limited.
Saturday, April 5, 202511:00-11:45IPal Theater, 126 Iberia Street The Readers’ Theater has been an integral part of the literary festival since the very beginning. In past years the actors have read and acted out beloved books to a live audience. This year the Reader’s Theater will be “New Iberia Blues” by New Iberia’s celebrated author…
Saturday, April 5, 20256:00-8:00Bouligny Plaza Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion102 West Main St. Cost: $65.00 Menu for the Evening: Coming soon! Dance lessons begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and music at 7:00 pm. Participants will enjoy Cajun fare and live music by Terry Huval and the Jambalaya Cajun Band.In the event of inclement weather, the…
