Discover Iberia 2022

MURALS OF NEW IBERIA The public artwork keeping New Iberia bright & beautiful

2022 ANNUAL EVENTS IBERIA PARISH, LOUISIANA 2022

There’s always something to do in Iberia Parish

BAYOU TECHE PADDLE TRAIL Experience the Teche area in a whole new way

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Comprehensive

Health Care

For Everyone

medical | pediatrics | ob-gyn | dental | mental health | pharmacy

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, Inc.

Abbeville Community Health Center

Surrey Street Community Health Center

Surrey Street Community Health Center (Pediatric Extension Site)

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Bienvenue, We are ready to welcome you, your family and your business!

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THE PORT OF IBERIA IS

DIGGING DEEPER

The Port of Iberia is on the way to deeper channel access to the Gulf of Mexico. Dredging is ongoing with expected completion by the end of 2022. The Port of Iberia has over 2,000 acres of industrial and manufacturing capabilities. Waterfront property is available with utilities and L&D Railroad on-site all within the US 90/I-49 corridor.

BE A PART OF THE GULF COAST CAJUN CONNECTION For more information contact Craig F. Romero, Executive Director.

(337) 364-1065 | craig@portofiberia.com

4611 South Lewis Street, New Iberia, LA 70560 | www.portofiberia.com

CONTENTS

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At A Glance

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Bayou Teche Paddle Trail

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New Historic Markers Installed

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Newcomer Guide

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10 Things To Do

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New Businesses

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Murals of New Iberia

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Museums and Tours

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Iberia Parish Map

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Famous Faces

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2022 Annual Events

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Recommended Reads

Discover Iberia is the official community resource guide for Iberia Parish.

Published by Acadiana Lifestyle 124 E. Main St. New Iberia, LA 70560 337-365-2222 www.acadianalifestyle.com

PUBLISHER Michael Messerly mmesserly@daily-iberian.com

GENERAL MANAGER Shanna Dickens shanna.dickens@daily-iberian.com

EDITOR Anne Songy annes@acadianalifestyle.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Damian Beaugh damianb@acadianalifestyle.com

SALES COORDINATOR Carol Messinger carolm@acadianalifestyle.com

ART DIRECTOR Trent Oubre

©2022 by Acadiana Lifestyle. All rights reserved. No portion of Discover Iberia, including articles, advertising or artwork, may be reproduced in whole or part without the written consent of the publisher.

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Iberia Parish, Louisiana Iberia Parish is a savory gumbo of cultural influences. From the Native Attakapas, to the earliest known Africans who arrived in 1746, to the Spaniards led by founder Francisco Bouligny in 1779, and the thousands of Acadians who settled from France and from Acadie, the parish draws its unique vibe from a melting pot of distinct, yet complimentary cultures.

Weather AVERAGE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURES IN JANUARY

62°/ 45°

AVERAGE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURES IN JULY

90°/ 75°

AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL

62”

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POPULATION

69,830

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$46,861

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VETERANS

2,748

WHITE MAIN BODIES OF WATER Bayou Teche Vermilion Bay Atchafalaya Spanish Lake Lake Peigneur SQUARE MILES

1,031 LAND

574

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AFRICAN AMERICAN

32%

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1%

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Sugar Oil

MEDIAN AGE

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HOUSEHOLDS

26,184

PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD

2.71

Taxes PARISH SALES TAX

3.25-5%

STATE SALES TAX

5%

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

$75,000

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Iberia Parish Installs Two New Historical Markers I The Iberia African-American Historical Society unveiled a new state historical marker at the Iberia Parish Courthouse in November of 2021. The marker commemorated the legacy of the Howe Institute, which was established in 1888 to educate the area’s African-American population prior to integration. The institute was founded by the St. Paul Congregational Church of New Iberia with assistance of the American Missionary Association and an endowment from philanthropist Peter Howe of Illinois. The school originally stood where the Iberia Parish Courthouse is located today. The other side of the marker commemorates Booker T. Washington’s visit to the Howe Institute on April 24, 1915. Washington, a celebrated orator, educator and presidential advisor, made a trip to New Iberia specifically to visit the institute.

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In May of 2021, a marker honoring New Iberia’s native daughter Kathleen Babineaux Blanco was erected on Main Street at Bouligny Plaza. The marker was a project of the Iberia Preservation Alliance, thanks to a donation from Blanco’s sister Pricilla Cadwell and her husband John Cadwell. One side features the traditional brown and brass lettering, denoting Blanco’s service as the state’s first female governor and her wish to be remembered more for “deep faith in God, her strong commitment to family, and her life-long love of Louisiana” than for her public service.

The reverse of the marker features a photo of Blanco etched into the finish, with details of her offices held in service to the state.

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Welcome to Iberia Parish!

Iberia Parish is home to a culture and southern charm that is just as rich and diverse as our history and cuisine.

New Iberia Research Center

From new road construction, to cutting edge medical research and Delcambre Seafood & Farmer’s Market, Iberia Parish’s location and unique capabilities make it an ideal place for companies seeking economic growth and stability.

Acadiana Regional Airport

Experience it for yourself. Visit Iberia Parish today and discover why tourists are coming and families are staying!

Parish President M. Larry Richard 300 Iberia St. Suite 400 • New Iberia, LA 70560 337-365-8246 • iberiaparishgovernment.com Delcambre Seafood & Farmer’s Market

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10 Things To Do Fill your calendar with stops throughout Iberia Parish

GATHER A BOUQUET Located on Bayou Petite Anse (or “Little Cove”), the Petite Anse Farm is open seasonally for visitors to pick their own flowers by the bucketful at its You-Pick events held on select Saturdays and Sundays (check website). Bring your own clippers and bucket – or buy one of theirs for $5 – roam the 13-acre property, and choose from a variety of vibrant, colorful blooms. petiteansefarm.com

GET THE SCOOP

SEE A SHOW

SIT UNDER THE OAKS

STAY AWHILE

Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a newcomer, or a longtime resident, the Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau visitor center is a treasure trove of information to help you experience everything Iberia has to offer. Stop by the center (2513 Hwy. 14) during business hours to pick up maps and guides or to talk to one of the informed and enthusiastic staff members.

The Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL) is a well-loved, talented community theater organization that offers five major productions per season, a summer youth play or activity, concerts and several special events (including a classic movies series each summer). Housed in the iconic Essanee Theater in Historic Downtown New iberia, IPAL performances are always a delight.

There’s nothing more Acadiana than moss-draped oaks and cypress trees, and New Iberia City Park has plenty of both. Relax in the shade with a picnic, watch the ducks waddle around the pond, or get some exercise on the walking track or tennis courts – or, better yet, set out in your kayak or canoe down the Teche from the park’s pier and boat launch.

Charm and comfort: that’s what you’ll find at the B&Bs found throughout Iberia Parish. For all the comforts of home, a prime location and plenty of Acadiana charm, stay a night or two at The Bayou Chateau or nextdoor property Chateau Royale, both overlooking the banks of the Bayou Teche in Historic Downtown New Iberia.

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ipaltheater.com

cityofnewiberia.com

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ENJOY WHAT’S FRESH Held the first Saturday of each month (except January and July), the Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market offers the freshest of foods and products from area farms and local waters – including fresh shrimp from boats that pull right up to the dock. Enjoy tasting opportunities, live music, kids’ activities, and a great mix of area artisans showcasing their latest items. delcambremarket.org

FILL ‘ER UP

GO NUTS

TURN A PAGE

ISLAND HOP

With an impressive seasonal menu and top-notch craft cocktails, Preservation Bar & Grill on New Iberia’s Main Street is a great spot to relax and grab a bite to eat. Whether you’re with a group, that special someone, or your best friend, the outdoor patio seating with live music or the cozy indoor dining room will pair perfectly with any of the chef’s delicious dishes.

Need a gift? Or maybe a snack?

Either way, the pecans, pies, candies, jellies and spreads at Cane River Pecan Company are worth a special stop. It’s not all nutty at this store, though. While there’s a huge assortment of pecan options, there’s also an impressive selection of Louisiana gifts, including Cementine Hunter items and handcrafted jewelry.

When the owners of Books Along the Teche aren’t presenting the next Literary Festival in New Iberia, they’re curating their bookshop with a vast selection of titles about the Acadiana area and its people and cultures. You’ll find new and used books, out-of-print finds, and a large children’s section to puruse to your literary heart’s content.

For a whimsical and charming step into history, take a guided tour of the Joseph Jefferson House and a stroll around the 15-acre Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island. Lush bamboo, semi-tropical plants, proud peacocks and Asian architectural structures are only a few of the surprises around every corner of this charming property overlooking Lake Peigneur.

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booksalongtheteche.com

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® KONRIKO Company Store on the grounds of America’s Oldest Rice Mill Placed on the National Register Of Historic Places

by The U.S. Government.

Guided tour explores life on a sugar plantation through the eyes of two women—Mary Weeks, plantation owner and Louisa Bryant, enslaved housekeeper.

Address: 320 E. Main Street, New Iberia Hours: 10am – 4pm Thursday thru Saturday (call for confirmed hours) Closed Major Holidays Phone: (337) 369-6446 | Toll Free: (877) 200-4924 Website: www.ShadowsOnTheTeche.org Email: Shadows@ShadowsOnTheTeche.org

Come visit and let us share some of our Cajun Joie de Vivre with you.

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Founder Phillip Conrad, Sr. built the Conrad Rice Mill in 1912.

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Start your tour in our KONRIKO® Company Store where you will see an historically correct presentation on the “Cajun” Culture, how it began and how it developed.

We will next guide you through our old rice mill where you can watch us package rice and make rice crackers. The mill creaks and groans, but still produces the finest quality rice in America.

After the tour, feel free to browse through our collection of local foods, T-shirts, Cajun jellies, Cajun music CDs and local postcards.

Our assortment of interesting local products is said to be the best in Louisiana.

We’ll also have one of our products cooking for you to sample free, plus the best coffee in town and some great recipes we’ve developed over the years.

Visit Our Gift Shop for Louisiana and Cajun Products!

Store Open: Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. til 5 p.m.

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Serving Acadiana for 38 Years Cruise in for a variety of Dinners: • Seafood Platter • Seafood Pasta • Hotdogs on French Bread • Crawfish Etouffeé • Fried Shrimp & Catfish Dinners • Stuffed Shrimp & Crabs • Seafood Poboys • BBQ Rib Dinners

• Shrimp or Chicken Stew • Pork Roast and White Beans • Homemade Soups & Gumbos • Hamburgers & Sandwiches • Healthy Choices & Lite Menu • Kids Meals • Classic Desserts

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Murals of New Iberia

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t doesn’t take long when touring around New Iberia to discover the city’s affection for murals. The colorful creations can be found on the sides of historic structures, on brick or concrete walls, and even on a few modern buildings. The murals not only add beauty and interest to New Iberia, but they also underscore its support and appreciation for the art community and the creative culture prevalent throughout the area.

Each mural has a backstory: an origin that hints at the collaborative spirit found in the very foundation of New Iberia, itself. The Super Shell Spruce Up mural (above), for example, started with a desire among the city’s residents to tidy up a vacant gas station at the corner of North Lewis and Main Street – while at the same time preserving its history. Josh and Tiffani Pellerin, along with local artist Paul Schexnayder, asked permission from the building’s owner to transform the abandoned building into a welcome sign, of sorts: to cover its blank concrete wall with a mural that would capture the essence of their corner of Acadiana.

Amid the pandemic, the community came together, agreeing on a design, power washing the building, and donating funds and supplies for the job.

The result is a work of art that tells a story – Tabasco, sugar cane, sugar mills, gumbo, crabs, Shadows-on-the-Teche, and a happy alligator are only a few of the images contained in this lively scene. Now, the once downtrodden building that seemed to say nothing at all, beckons visitors to the Queen City and invites them to relish in her splendor.

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Artist Colette Bernard was looking for a way to make life brighter for everyone during the pandemic shutdown, so she decided to bring her talent to New Iberia, transforming a blank wall on Bridge Street into a signature scene of smiling faces. “Give me some sugar…I’m your neighbor!” it beckons in French, making the Colette Bernard Faces mural one of this area’s favorites.

If you’re driving along New Iberia’s E St. Peter Street, you’ll likely spot a windowless concrete-block building splashed with a huge crawfish painting on one side and a brightly-colored Cajun mural on the other. Inside is a dining spot housing one of the best overstuffed seafood poboys in town – along with thick, perfectly-seasoned fries. This is the home of Bon Creole, owned since 1995 by Randall Montegut, and that artwork on the side of its building is the instantly recognizable Bon Creole mural.

Down Hopkins Street, just south of St. Peter, the House of Rudolph mural depicts the joie de vivre and diversity of the city’s residents. In tribute to the late Rudy Plomboy, the “Wise Man of Hopkins Street” and owner of the House of Rudolph (a lively venue where music, dancing and poetry were always on tap), non-profit organization Envison da Berry commissioned artist Jimmy Rink and wife Carolyn to paint the mural as part of its local art and civic engagement initiative.

For a taste of some edgier artwork, head down W Main Street to the Old Charles Boldt Paper Mill, where local graffiti artists are invited periodically to repaint the surfaces of the structure. Today the abandoned property is alive with vibrant colors and rich scenes, all thanks to forwardthinking owner Greg Mouton and a group of talented artists.

Jimmy Rink is responsible for another one of the city’s most treasured works: the Bouligny Plaza History of New Iberia mural. Rink (with the help of Girl Scouts, who came on weekends to assist) transformed a blank brick wall in the Steamboat Pavilion into a veritable snapshot of New Iberia history and firsts, cleverly using structural elements (like existing windows) to tell the story.

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Step into the past and learn about the last 200 years of the sugar cane industry, the cypress lumber industry and the days of the steamboat.

• Guided Tours Available • Various Exhibits & Local History Collections • 1879 Sewing Collection & Exquisite Handwork • Sugar Industry Collections & Antique Tractors • Swamp Room with over 40 Native Species To visit or financially contribute to our organization, please contact us at:

(337) 276-4408 500 E. Main Street Jeanerette, LA 70544 JeaneretteMuseum.com Open Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm

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It is our goal to connect and educate our communities in the history of the Bayou Teche area by preserving and sharing collections, stories and memories that define our collective identity and guide our future.

Your Gateway to the Magnificent Bayou Teche Region!

Preserving the past is building the future.

131 E. Main Street • New Iberia, Louisiana www.bayoutechemuseum.org • bayoutechemuseum@gmail.com

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SUPER SHRIMP PLATTER Appetizers • Po-Boys • Salads • Soups • Seafood Dinners Certain Seafood available during seasons only

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EVENTS

2022 Annual Events There’s always something to do in Iberia Parish! Check out the annual events scheduled for 2022 and make plans to attend with the whole family.

FEBRUARY 5

Bayou Mardi Gras Parade Traditional family-style Mardi Gras celebration along

the banks of the Bayou Teche in Downtown New Iberia. bayoumardigras.com

FEBRUARY 20

MARCH 1

MARCH 1

A Prelude to Spring Concert

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade

Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade

Welcome in the spring season by candlelight with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra’s free concert performance.

Broadway standards and classical favorites will fill St. Peter’s Church and delight everyone who attends.

Jeanerette Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws.

Bring the entire family to Loreauville to enjoy a community parade complete with marching bands, dance groups, live music and lots of Mardi Gras fun.

facebook.com/monami.grandmarais

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iberiacultural.com

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MARCH 5

APRIL 15-17

Shadows-on-theTeche Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

Lao New Year Lanexang Village celebrates the Lao New Year every Easter weekend with a threeday festival that includes live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids activities and vendors selling clothes, jewelry, music and food from Southeast Asia.

Stroll the gardens of Shadow’s-on-theTeche, enjoy food and beverages, and shop handcrafted items from artisans across Louisiana. shadowsontheteche.org

APRIL 3

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MARCH 12-18

Symphony Sunday in the Park

APRIL 23

Shadows-on-theTeche Plein Air Painting Competition See Plein air painters on the grounds of the Shadows gardens, along Main Street New Iberia, and throughout Iberia, and attend an art exhibit and awards ceremony with silent auction. shadowsontheteche.org

The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra will perform under the oaks of New Iberia City Park at this free outdoor concert – a great way to wrap up you Literary Festival weekend. booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com

APRIL 8-10

El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia This lively celebration of the founding of New Iberia by the Spanish includes a paella/tapas/jambalaya cookoff, parade, dancing, live music and much more. newiberiaspanishfestival.com

APRIL 1-3

Downtown Artwalk & Bayou Bargain Pop-up Shops Shop handcrafted and curated items from artisans and vendors along Main Street New Iberia, W St. Peter, DeCourt Gallery, Paul Schexnayder A&E Gallery and Bouligny Plaza. facebook.com/newiberia.dba

MAY 12

Cruisin’ Cajun Country Cruise In Cruise around Cajun Country in your classic, muscle, antique or modern sports vehicle or enjoy the free car show, entertainment, food and demonstrations as a spectator. cruisincajuncountry.com

Books Along the Teche Literary Festival Multi-faceted literary festival celebrating Great Southern Writers, local writers and books about the unique culture of Louisiana. Events include panel discussions, workshops, movie screening, cooking demos, and a Dave Robicheaux tour. booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com

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EVENTS CONTINUED MAY 14

Chitimacha Tour du Teche Enter your canoe, kayak, pirogue or SUP in this 10-mile water race from Jeanerette City Park to the Chitimacha Reservation. tourduteche.com

EARLY JUNE

Festival of Live Oaks Gather under the majestic oaks of New Iberia City Park for arts and crafts, live music, a barbecue cook-off and lots of children’s activities. iberiatravel.com

JULY 29-30

SEPTEMBER 17

Iberia Film Festival

Running of the Bulls

Presented by the Iberia Performing Arts League, this festival spotlights local films and filmmakers and celebrates all genres of short independent films.

All pups are welcome (but not required) at the El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia’s annual 10k/5k/1-mile race.

facebook.com/iberiafilmfestival

JUNE 26

Stars & Stripes: A Musical Celebration Presented by the Iberia Cultural Resources Association and held in the Sugar Cane Festival Building, this free concert by the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra features patriotic and WWIIera music to honor veterans.

AUGUST 17-21

Delcambre Shrimp Festival In honor of the shrimping industry, this 5-day event includes a shrimp cook-off, queens’ pageant, fais-do-do, carnival rides, boat parade, food court, and live entertainment. shrimpfestival.net

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JULY 4

Best of the Teche

New Iberia Fourth of July Parade

And the winner is…! Each year, The Daily Iberian announces the results of its popular and highly competitive Best of the Teche competition at a gala event.

Based on readers’ votes for “best” in several categories, winners are announced to a gathering of nominees and an evening of great food and live music.

Celebrate our nation’s Day of Independence along historic Main Street New Iberia with floats, bands, patriotic music and an Honor Guard ceremony. iberiatravel.com

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SEPTEMBER 22-25

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival This historic festival is packed with events honoring the sugar cane industry: parades, carnival, live Cajun and Zydeco music, a car show, sugar cookery, competitions, pageantry and more. hisugar.org

OCTOBER 1

Shadows-on-theTeche Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Welcome the fall season on the grounds of Shadow’s-on-the-Teche, enjoy delicious food and beverages and shop handcrafted items from artisans across Louisiana. shadowsontheteche.org

OCTOBER 7-9

NOVEMBER 27

Tour du Teche Canoe Race

Sounds of the Season Usher in the holiday season with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra at this free Christmas concert at St. Peter Catholic Church in New Iberia.

Iberia Parish is along the route of this 135-mile canoe, kayak and pirogue race on the Bayou Teche, featuring nightly festivals at each stop.

iberiacultural.com

tourduteche.com

OCTOBER 8-9

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff Held in historic downtown New Iberia, the lively event includes a Gumbo Cookoff, Roux Run, Youth Gumbo Cookoff, Meanest Beans Competition, children’s activities, live music and great food.

MID OCTOBER

Taste of the Teche You decide who has the best recipe in all of the Teche Area. General Admission guarantees entrance to the event, five voting tickets, and a chance to sample some of the best food in Cajun Country.

Local cooks and restaurateurs compete for a host of prizes and a lifetime of bragging rights.

DECEMBER 10

Delcambre Christmas Boat Parade Celebrate the holidays with the whole family at Delcambre’s lighted boat parade followed by a fireworks display. facebook.com/delcambreboatparade

iberiachamber.org

OCTOBER 15

Tailgating Cookoff Loreauville is the location for this traditional Cajun tailgating cookoff, including a cornhole tourney, fais-dodo, children’s games, silent and live auctions, and entertainment. facebook.com/tailgatecookoff

iberianet.com/taste-of-the-teche

DECEMBER 10

Queen City Christmas Parade Gather along Main Street to see festively decorated vehicles, Berry Queens Christmas Candy Parade, Grand Marshals, local dance schools, The Bunk Johnson Band, visiting royalty, and Santa and Mrs. Claus! Fireworks and a boat parade follow. bayoutraditions.com

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day Beneath the Balconies Memorial Ceremony LATE OCTOBER

This delightful series of theatrical presentations and musical performances on select balconies along New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street has become a much-anticipated annual event.

Held in New Iberia’s Bouligny Plaza, this patriotic ceremony honors veterans with proclamations, a 21-gun salute, flag raising ceremony, and a prayer service. iberiatravel.com

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The Bayou Teche Paddle Trail has plenty of opportunities to experience Iberia, as well as the other three parishes along its route.

Iberia is one of four parishes along the 135-mile Bayou Teche Paddle Trail — Louisiana’s only National Water Trails System.

Sixteen access points and information kiosks are now erected all along the route, giving background and history of each area.

As part of a TECHE Project initiative, the first kiosk was erected in Parc de Pont Breaux in Breaux Bridge in August of 2018.

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LIVING

Newcomer Resources

Welcome to Iberia Parish! If you’ve decided to make this vibrant community your new home, here are a few places you may need to contact: UTILITIES & SERVICES

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Electric

Library

Visitors Center

Cleco

Iberia Parish Library (Main Branch)

Convention & Visitors Bureau

800-622-6537 1017 Progress Street cleco.com

Gas CenterPoint Energy

800-477-0177 (emergency) 888-876-5786 centerpointenergy.com

High-speed Internet AT&T

1-855-409-1880 601 E Admiral Doyle Drive att.com

Cox Communications 337-456-4464 1017 Progress Street cox.com

Sewer Sewerage District 1

337-369-4413 2617 Northside Road, Suite 100 iberiaparishgovernment.com

Trash Pick-Up Republic Services

(new services) 337-369-2300 (additional receptacles) 800-256-1886 republicservices.com

Water Louisiana Water Company 337-365-0002 (emergency) 337-364-3023 448 E Main Street louisianawater.com

337-364-7024 445 E Main Street iberialibrary.org

Animal Control

Iberia Parish Rabies and Animal Control 337-364-6311 2017 Seaway Access Road iberiaparishgovernment.com

Mosquito Abatement Iberia Parish Mosquito Control 337-365-4933 611 Old Central Taxiway iberiaparishgovernment.com

Hospitals Iberia Medical Center Main Campus 337-364-0441 2315 E Main Street iberiamedicalcenter.com

Iberia Medical Center North Campus 337-376-5723 600 N Lewis Street iberiamedicalcenter.co

Newspaper The Daily Iberian 337-365-6773 124 E Main Street iberianet.com

Chamber of Commerce Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce 337-364-1836 111 W Main Street iberiachamber.org

Economic Development Iberia Industrial Development Foundation 337-367-0834 101 Burke Street iberiabiz.com

General Aviation Airport Acadiana Regional Airport 337-365-7202 1404 Hangar Drive acadianaregionalairport.com

Community College SLCC New Iberia Campus 337-373-0185 908 Ember Drive solacc.edu

GOVERNMENT OFFICES Iberia Parish Government

Iberia Parish Assessor

City of New Iberia

Department of Motor Vehicles

337-365-8246 300 Iberia Street, Suite 400 iberiaparishgovernment.com 337-369-230 457 E Main Street, Suite 30 cityofnewiberia.com

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Iberia Parish: Watch Us Grow!

Despite the challenges to various area industries and to individual business owners, Iberia Parish continues to grow, seeing numerous grand openings, anniversaries and relocations. The following are the new businesses that have made the decision to commit their resources in the parish this year, according to the Iberia Parish Tax Assessor’s Office: 360 Glam House

D J B Landscaping

M A Print Shop

Show Stopper Customs

A Salon By Rachel

D Wood Detailing

Man Cave Barber Shop

Signiture Dance Company

Above All Electric

Darby & Greene Funeral Home & Cremation

Melissa Guilbeau

Site Prep Pro

Michael Dietrich Telecoms

Sonns Lawn Care

Mill Side Storage

Southwestern Advantage

Emily Katherine Boutique

Mo’s Louisiana Seafood & Cajun Cuisine

Spirit Halloween

Father & Sons Services

Moe Autos

Firehouse Subs

Moss Speech Language Therapy

Gabriel’s Painting Service

Motel 6

GNC Holdings

Nancy Tran’s Accounting Services

Gonsoulin Fabrication

Nanny Wanda’s

Swiffer Kings Janitorial Cleaning Service

Gonzales Enterprises

Nel’s Creole Connection

T & T’s Petals

Gravois Cajun Food

New Iberia Flea Market

T Hughes Pre-Owned

Green Spa Inc

NLE Seafood Market & Supply

Taqueria Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill

I Heart Collectibles

Oh Ship!

Tax & Financial Consultants

Iberia Parish Library, Coteau Branch

Papa n Mama D’s Cajun Grub

The Cajun Owl

Pedros Tacos Tequila Bar

The Lush Lounge

Peggy Sue’s Books 4 You

This Little Boutique

Portfolios Productions

Thru The Garden Gate

Powerhouse Retail Services

TJ’s Curbing

Preeminent Tint

Toolie Tim

Prime Time Head Start

Tranquil Life Spa & Therapeutic Center

Accelerated Lab Services Ahnna’s Kitchen Aldi Altered State Glass House Ambassador Throne Rentals Arby’s B & B Discount Sales B’s Exotic Drinks Barrett’s Lawn Care Bayou State Tees Believe Iberia Counseling Black Dog Cigar Blaze Entertainment Bod Fitness Brooks Supreme Ceramic Coating & Detailing Brothers Automotive Broussard Health Solutions Cajun Outdoor & Firearms Cajun Pump & Supply Cajun Trinkets Chilango’s Tire Shop Church Alley Cafe and Bistro Cliff’s Impressive Cuts & Suites Clima Secure Storage Crawfish & Geaux

District Art Dking

Iberia Parish Library, Loreauville Branch Immaculate Cuts Ink Dungeon Tattoos Interior Design JD’s Photos K Volve Keisha Bee’s Creations La Rue Clothing Laser Kreations & Awards Let Us Answer

Crown Wireless Corp

Life Saver Non Emergency Transportation

Custom Aluminum Works

Little Boutique

D & A Tire Shop

Local Necessities

Raymond’s Electrical Revitalized Wellness and Body Spa

Standard Mortgage Strivetribe Nutrition Suit Up Super 8

Tru-Clean Exterior Cleaning Unique Auto Spa

Right Turn Automotive

Uniquely Adorned

Ro Bro Concepts

USA Equipment

Sacred Tresor

Voodoo Nutrition

Seafood Queen

Willis Lawn Care Service

Shalom Impressive Cuts

Yahweh Word of Faith Ministries

Shawanna Marie Johnson

Yungmade Clothing

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2022 Schedule of Events “A Prelude to Spring” Concert February 20, 2022 in St. Peter’s Church “Books Along The Teche Literary Festival” April 1-3, 2022 Downtown Main Street, New Iberia “Symphony Sunday in the Park” Outdoor Concert Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 3:00pm in New Iberia City Park “Stars and Stripes - A Musical Celebration” Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 3:00pm at the Sugar Cane Festival Bldg.

“New Iberia Beneath the Balconies” Fall 2022 Late October 2022, Downtown Main Street New Iberia “Sounds of the Season” Christmas Concert November 27, 2022 at 3:00pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Church 312 Marie Street | New Iberia, LA 70563 | Phone (337) 298-7964 www.iberiacultural.com | info@iberiacultural.org

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THINGS TO DO

Museums and Tours: Take a Journey Back in Time

If intriguing stories of love, war, heroic feats and dogged determination are what you seek, Iberia Parish is your destination.

History enthusiasts can enjoy guided tours or forge their own path to experience the many places that bring its storied past into full focus.

Bayou Teche Museum 131 E. MAIN ST., NEW IBERIA Step inside this museum to explore one of the country’s most colorful, bountiful and historically significant areas.

Fun for all ages, interactive exhibits showcase this spicy blend of cultures, artists, industries and lore that have emerged from the land surrounding the snakelike curves of the peaceful Acadiana bayou. bayoutechemuseum.org

Trilingual Historical Markers

Joseph Jefferson House

Explore 21 bronze historical markers written in the three primary languages that have had the most influence on Iberia Parish: Spanish, French and English. Each of the markers celebrates the unique heritage of Iberia Parish and designates a significant historic building in the parish.

Built in 1870 on Jefferson Island and now a National Historic Landmark, the Joseph Jefferson House is also known as the Rip Van Winkle House and Gardens, named for the character once played by owner-actor Jefferson.

The property incorporates the home, Jefferson’s hunting lodge and painting studio, and Rip’s Rookery (bird sanctuary). Be sure to save time for a stroll in the semi-tropical gardens and lunch at Café Jefferson overlooking the waterfront of Lake Peigneur.

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Conrad Rice Mill (KONRIKO) 307 ANN STREET, NEW IBERIA

Jeanerette Museum 500 E. MAIN STREET, JEANERETTE Known to some as Le Beau Petit Musée (the pretty little museum), the Jeanerette Museum contains an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits pertaining to the historical background of the area and the last 200 years of the sugarcane industry.

At America’s oldest independently running rice mill, you’ll see an accurate representation of Cajun culture and industry and learn how it began and how it developed. conradrice.com

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Shadows-on-the-Teche 320 E. MAIN STREET, NEW IBERIA (VISITOR CENTER) Visit this two-and-a-half-story, 16-room home built in 1834 and take the tour based on thousands of personal letters and business papers that tell the story of life and work on a sugar plantation. shadowsontheteche.com

Main Street New Iberia New Iberia’s beautiful East Main Street Historic District contains 71 buildings, 57 of which are considered contributing properties of historic value. Bouligny Plaza – a good starting point for a walking tour – was the location of New Iberia’s first courthouse, which stood from 1884 to 1940, when it was moved to its current location on Iberia Street.

Now it is a charming park in the center of the city. iberiatravel.com

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TABASCO® Factory This beautiful, extensively curated space takes guests through the history of how the world’s favorite hot sauce came to be. Through exhibits and a self-guided tour, visitors also learn fascinating information about the McIlhenny family, Jungle Gardens and Avery Island. tabasco.com

Tensas Tower

NOTABLE BUILDINGS

Bayside Plantation

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

The Evangeline Theater

9805 OLD JEANERETTE RD., JEANERETTE

108 E. ST. PETER ST., NEW IBERIA

129 E. MAIN ST., NEW IBERIA

Designed by architect Owen Southwell in a French Renaissance style, this redbrick structure features twin towers, French doors and balconies.

Once a wholesale grocery and now the Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts, this building on the National Register gained its current Art Deco facade in 1929 when it was remodeled into a movie house.

Private home built in the Greek Revival style, visible from Old Jeanerette Road.

Burke House 715 E. MAIN ST., NEW IBERIA

Heaven’s Acres

The house where author James Lee Burke spent his summers with his grandfather Walter Burke in New Iberia along the banks of Bayou Teche.

534 E. MAIN ST., NEW IBERIA Where architect Owen Southwell grew up. Home has remained in the same family possession since 1880.

Tensas Tower

Old Mt. Carmel Academy

111 N. WEEKS ST., NEW IBERIA

109 BRIDGE ST., NEW IBERIA

Rising 60 feet in the air, this bed and breakfast was once an old radiator repair shop and is located on the site of New Iberia’s nationally registered shipwreck.

Originally built as the home of Henry F. Duperier, it became an all-girls’ school operated by the Sisters of Mt. Carmel from 1872-1988.

Iberia Parish Courthouse 300 IBERIA ST., NEW IBERIA Designed by architect A. Hays Town in the Art Deco style, the all-white structure has a Jules Struppeck sculpture out front and a Conrad Albrizio mural inside.

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LAGNIAPPE

Famous Faces

Leaders and Legends from Iberia Parish VIVIEN THOMAS

GEORGE RODRIGUE

He was unable to attend college nor earn his medical degree, but this celebrated New Iberian was a pioneer of heart surgery. His work at Johns Hopkins Hospital developing a procedure to correct a type of congenital heart defect earned him a place among the medical community as a true legend.

Famous for his Blue Dog paintings, late artist George Rodrigue was born and raised in New Iberia. He is buried in Holy Family Cemetery, and a replica of his California studio is on display at Bayou Teche Museum. In 2020, an 8-foot Blue Dog sculpture was erected in his honor at the George Rodrigue Park on New Iberia’s Main Street.

PETER RENADAY

BRYAN LOURD

Born and raised in New Iberia as Pierre Laurent Renoudet, his career spans decades and includes voiceover and acting roles in film, television, albums and theme parks. In addition to dozens of credits with Disney, he also played Master Splinter in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

He attended New Iberia Senior High and starred as the lead in several high school musicals. Now he’s a partner and managing director of Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles – one of the largest talent and sports agencies in the world – where he represents such clients as Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

KATHLEEN BABINEAUX BLANCO

EDWARD AVERY MCILHENNY

Kathleen Babineaux Blanco was the first woman to serve as governor of Louisiana. She is a graduate of Mount Carmel Academy in New Iberia and earned a degree in business education from University of Southwestern Louisiana. Her prolific career in public service culminated in a term as 54th governor of Louisiana in 2004.

Tabasco is practically synonymous with Iberia Parish, and although E.A. McIlhenny was the third to head the Tabasco brand (after his father and older brother), he was the first of his family to fully realize its potential. Under his 50-year leadership, the brand rose to global prominence and is today the best known hot sauce in the world.

EDDIE DELAHOUSSAYE

JAMES LEE BURKE

One of the most successful jockeys in thoroughbred racing history, New Iberian Eddie Delahoussaye has won the Kentucky Derby twice (1982 and 1983), the Preakness Stakes once (1988), and the Belmont Stakes two times (1988 and 1992). With 6,384 total races won, he is the 15th winningest jockey of all time.

New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 novels, two-time winner of the Edgar Award, and recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for the Creative Arts in Fiction, James Lee Burke spent his summers in New Iberia and has set many of his stories – especially those involving beloved detective Dave Robicheaux – in the parish.

PAUL FLEMING

BUNK JOHNSON

(1910 – 1985)

(1942 – 2019)

Restaurateur Paul Fleming grew up in New Iberia with a love of great food, and he first worked in the hospitality industry as a student at Loyola University in New Orleans. He is responsible for such chains as P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Pei Wei.

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An early New Orleans jazz trumpet player, Bunk Johnson settled in New Iberia in the mid-30s. He is credited for heavily influencing (perhaps teaching) Louis Armstrong and other jazz legends. He is buried in St. Edward’s Cemetery in New Iberia, and a park and mural on Hopkins Street and annual festival are dedicated to his memory.

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Antiques & Shopping Bed & Breakfasts & Cabins Boutiques Crawfish Festival Cajun & Zydeco Music Jam Sessions & Venues Historic Buildings Great Food - Local Cafés & Restaurants Local Art & Artists Local Events Scenic Byways Walking Tour Zydeco Breakfast Parc Hardy Parc des Pont Park Carl Williams Veteran’s Park Teche Center for the Arts

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BY MAURINE BERGERIE

BY DIXIE POCHÉ

BY M.M. LEBLANC

Native Iberian Maurine Bergerie examines the history of the parish from its beginnings in the 1700s to the 1950s. Using legal documents and courthouse and church records, Bergerie provides information on the history of the parish, its people and their society. Historic photographs, maps and illustrations further supplement the book, providing a visual component to the rich Iberian history.

Author Dixie Poché traverses Cajun country to dive into the recipes and stories behind regional specialties such as boudin, cracklin, gumbo and hogs head cheese. From the Smoked Meats Festival in Ville Platte to Thibodaux’s Bourgeois Meat Market, where miles of boudin have been produced since 1891, this is a mouthwatering dive into Cajun devotion to the pig.

In this final volume in the historical fiction trilogy about the French Acadian Exile, we conclude an unparalleled saga of the star-crossed lovers Evangeline and Gabriel torn apart during the Acadian Exile by England. The young lovers and their families are at risk in a game of political intrigue, murder and espionage set against the glamour and adventure of 18th century Versailles, London and Acadia.

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BY ANNE L. SIMON Set in 1839 New Iberia, this saga begins in a town poised for prosperity – where Acadian, French, English, and American immigrants have joined Spanish settlers in the area, and where steamboats busily traverse the Bayou Teche. When signs of yellow fever threaten an epidemic, a privileged Hortense Duperier and Félicité, an enslaved woman from Haiti, defy the medical practices and social constraints of their time to save the young town.

BY GLEN CONRAD Considered the gold standard of New Iberia history, this classic (recently back in print after 10 years) focuses on the people and events that shaped the city. Presented in twentyseven essays, the work focuses on the people who have fashioned New Iberia: early Spanish settlers, French Creoles and their Cajun neighbors, Anglo-Americans and AfroAmericans, all of whom have sought their fortunes on the third bend of Bayou Teche.

BY JAMES LEE BURKE From New Iberia’s own James Lee Burke, the latest installment in the Holland family saga is both riveting and one of the author’s most ambitious works to date. It dismantles the myths of both the twentieth-century American West and the peace-and-love decade, excavating the beauty and idealism of the era to show the menace and chaos that lay simmering just beneath the surface. Be sure to check out Burke’s many other novels based in New Iberia.

BY SHANE K. BERNARD Delving into this legendary waterway of Acadiana, local historian Shane K. Berard surveys the coming of indigo, cotton and sugar, examines the Civil War battles on the Teche, details the misery of the postbellum era, and chronicles the bayou’s slow decline, while also looking at modern efforts to redesign the Teche and keep it clean.

BY HESTER YOUNG The third novel in the trilogy that follows heroine Charlie Cates, this spooky thriller is set on a plantation in Kalo Valley, a town based on New Iberia. In order to find the missing teenager and stop a dangerous predator from striking again, Charlie is forced to embrace the gift she has always tried to conceal. Meanwhile, someone is watching her every move, and the closer Charlie gets to the truth, the more distant her chances of ever leaving the island alive.

BY ZACHARY RICHARD Acadian heritage francophone and Cajun singer-songwriter-poet Zachary Richard follows the route of exile that brought the Acadians to Louisiana, studying the evolution of the Acadian community in Louisiana and furnishing a portrait of contemporary Acadian/Cajun culture through its social traditions and artistic expression. Rich in archival images and captivating photography, the book is a beginner’s guide to the Acadian/Cajun experience of Louisiana.

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INDEX

Advertiser Index Advantage Movers..................................................................8

Jane’s Seafood & Chinese......................................................8

Azalea Estates Assisted Living ............................................37

Jeanerette Museum .............................................................16

Bayou Château & Château Royal..........................Back Cover

KONRIKO Company Store ....................................................12

Bayou Teche Museum ..........................................................20

Landry’s Restaurant ............................................................27

Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center...................................41

Legnon’s Boucherie .............................................................42

Big Easy Casino ....................................................................13

Maison Teche Nursing Center..............................................27

Blue Butterfly Boutique.........................................................8

McGeeScott Realty.................................................................3

Bon Creole ............................................................................33

McIlhenny/Avery Island .......................................................20

BoxDrop Mattress of Iberia..................................................37

Misfits Dine & Drink..............................................................30

Buck & Johnny’s...................................................................42

Pelicans on the Bayou ............................... Inside Back Cover

Candlewood Suites ..............................................................33

Port of Iberia ..........................................................................4

City of Breaux Bridge ...........................................................42

R & M’s Boiling Point ............................................................16

Duffy’s Diner.........................................................................12

Rip Van Winkle Gardens ....................................................... 17

Emily’s Closet Fabrics & Notions.........................................29

Seafood Connection ............................................................21

Festivals Acadiéns et Creoles ..............................................43

Shadows-on-the-Teche .......................................................12

Fremin’s Food & Furniture ...................................................26

Sir Speedy.............................................................................27

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce................................31

Spanish Lake Casino ............................................................16

Gulotta’s ...............................................................................37

St. Martin Truck Stop & Casino............................................43

Iberia Cultural Resources Association................................37

Tensas Tower .......................................................................13

Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau........................33

Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission.................................27

Iberia Parish Government .....................................................9

Wendy Lacour/Allstate Agency............................................33

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Care ........................... Inside Front Cover

46 DISCOVER IBERIA

Go the Wh Loc ere als Go!

New Iberia’s Only Waterfront Dining Specializing In Boiled & Fried Seafood Daily Plate Lunhes Monday - Friday Homestyle Cooking 5 Jefferson Street | New Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 364-8677 | (337) 365-8333 | Fax: (337) 369-3666 Mon-Sat 10:30a - 9p | Sun Closed

Downtown Bayou Side Getaways

Bayou Chateau A Cajun Oasis

This Private Suite Located In Downtown New Iberia - Sleeps 4

Both Properties Are Pet Friendly And Include • Large Covered Back Decks Looking Over The Beautiful Bayou Teche • Coffee Bars • Gas & Charcoal Grills • Cable TV & Free WiFi • Full Kitchen • Washer & Dryer • Hair Dryer • Whirlpool Tub In All Bathrooms • Discount Vouchers for Breakfast or Lunch at select downtown restaurants included with most rentals.

BAYOU CHATEAU: 530 sq.ft.

1 Queen Size Murphy Bed / Sleeps 2 1 Sleeper Sofa / Sleeps 2 1 Full Bath Kitchen/Living Room/Deck

www.VRBO.com/830128

Bayou Chateau Virtual Tour

Chateau Royale Quaint & Private

2 Bedroom + Kids Loft & 2 Baths Sleeps 6 to 8

CHATEAU ROYALE: 950 sq.ft.

2 Bedrooms / 2 Beds Kids’ Fun Loft / 2 Twin Beds Sleeps 7 2 Full Baths Kitchen/Living Room/Deck

Baits Motel Coming Soon!

Just a Block Away!

www.VRBO/1216418

337-962-7407 • 107 & 109 Burke St., New Iberia • Bellotts615@gmail.com •