It feels like we still have so much summer in front of us, yet I know that it's not true! I've been working on the 2023 Back to School Guide since early late June and here we are rounding the corner into the last week of July. There is a Back to School giveaway for students in St. Mary Parish this weekend, so be sure to get those details on our calendar. And of course stay tuned for our Back to School Guide to be released some time toward the end of next week.
Since we still have some more July left to summer through, we are happy to release the 2023 Community Guide: Get the Whole Scoop. We may have a few more businesses to add to the list but we could not wait to showcase the business sponsors we have now so you can get the whole scoop on their business! Read more about these local businesses here and show them your support this summer and throughout the rest of the year.
With so many restaurants closing in the Acadiana area over the last couple of weeks, groups like Developing Lafayette and the Greater Iberia Chamber in New Iberia are working to bring more awareness to our locally-owned restaurants. The Greater Iberia Chamber is now holding a monthly supper club in a different local restaurant in New Iberia to highlight their dishes, mingle, network, and show support for our local economy. If you are looking for a night out to network and enjoy a good meal, get the details at Support Our Local Restaurants This Year in New Iberia. I hit two of my favorite spots this week in New Iberia for dinner and shared my favorite item of the night. If you go to Jane's or El Paso, I highly recommend trying those items I posted about on my Facebook page.
We also have a few great recipes to share with you this week. For a more healthy option for dinner, check out these amazing dinner recipes in 3 Delicious Salmon Recipes for Summer Dining. I love the grilled salmon packets!
This week we also have two great things you can do at home with the kids to take in a little more summer fun before they head back to school. Try making this yummy Summer Shine Pops for your cool treat at home. And we have a fun STEM craft for the kids to try that may help them get back into school mode. This DIY Lava Lamp: An Oil & Water Experiment Kids Can Do At Home is easy to make and can help the kids use their scientific minds. I promise more than likely have most of these items already around your home.
Now, on to our recommendations for your family fun this week:
United Way of Acadiana is Stuffing the Bus in Iberia, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes this summer!  Image via United Way of Acadiana Greater Iberia Chamber Newsletter |
1. 12th Annual Bayou BBQ Bash - Morgan City
Friday, July 21, 2023, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enjoy the 12 Annual BBQ Bash in Morgan City this Friday and Saturday. The event will include live music, arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, and plenty of BBQ! Event will take place under the US 90 Bridge.
2. Zydeco in the Park - Poche Memorial Park
Friday, July 21, 2023
5:30 pm
The heat is not the only thing that will be making folks sweat this weekend! Grab your dancing shoes and head to Cecile Rousseau Poche Memorial Park for this amazing triple headliner with our local favorites: Corey Ledet, Gene Delafose, and
Chubby Carrier for a night of Zydeco fun with the whole family!
3. Nature Day at Palmetto Island State Park - Abbeville
Saturday, July 22, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Enjoy a day of crafting and activities as lead by the Louisiana State Parks Traveling Ranger at Palmetto Island State Park. Event is free but regular park admission fees will apply.
4. Back to School Bash - St. Mary Parish - Berwick
Saturday, July 22, 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All students of St. Mary Parish are invited to this free event to get ready to head back to school at the Berwick Civic Center. Children will enjoy games, food, and activities. There will also be a school supply distribution, scholarships awarded, and resources for both parents and students to start of this new school year.
5. Free Youth Basketball Clinic - King Joseph Park - Jeanerette
Sunday, July 23, 2023, 10:00 am
Monday, July 24, 2023, 10:00 am
The Iberia Parish Recreation department invites local youth to participate in this free basketball clinic on Sunday, July 23 and Monday, July 24th.
Looking for more fun in and around New Iberia?
Our event calendar covers family fun events for all families in
New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, Morgan City and Breaux Bridge.
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