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, 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 511:00-2:00Kayak Dock (Adjacent to the Duperior Ave. bridge)Cost: Price to be Confirmed Soon (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. In 2024 the Reader’s Theater was “In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead” by New…
Saturday, April 6th3:45-4:30Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum Howard Kingston, local expert on all things Burke, will lead a fascinating discussion on James Lee Burke and his writings. The book that Howard has chosen to discuss “The Glass Rainbow”. Originally published in 2010, the book tells how Detective Dave Robicheaux becomes entangled in…
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…
Sunday, April 6thTours start at: 9:00 and 11:00 New Iberia City Park Boat Launch300 Parkview Dr. Cost: $30.00Choose a tour time when purchasing your ticket for this event. Take a boat ride and get a perspective of New Iberia, Dave Robicheaux’s Hometown. A tour on Bayou Teche with a local guide describing its history, efforts…
Sunday, April 6, 20259:00-11:00Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center320 East Main St.FreeBring your own bike for the tour or rent by using the links below (provided by T.R.A.I.L) 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. Hear how these oaks began and…
Sunday, April 6, 20253:00-5:00New Iberia City Park300 Parkview DriveFree Concert by Acadiana Symphony Orchestra in the shade of New Iberia City Park’s beautiful Live Oaks. What a perfect way to end this incredible weekend. Grab a blanket or a chair, bring a snack or buy one onsite. The Iberia Cultural Resource Alliance sponsors a contest…
