Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
5:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. – Mitchell Brothers’ Shows - Family Night, $1.00 per ride with 14 acres of rides and excitement for the whole family at the Corner of Hwy. 14 and Sucrose Drive [Across from the Iberia Parish Tourist Center between Lowe’s and Center Point Energy] Community Invited – Free Admission.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
3:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Mitchell Brothers’ Shows - “Pay Once” price available as well as individual ticket purchases. Corner of Hwy. 14 and Sucrose Drive
6:00 P.M. – “Top of the Stalk”– Reception honoring King Sucrose 70th by the Former Kings’ Association. [By invitation.]
7:00 P.M. – 12:00 Midnight Fais-do-do /Music Concert. Bouligny Plaza, Main Street
Please help this event remain “free entry” by purchasing your beverages and snacks at Festival booths in Bouligny Plaza.
Headliners:
7:00 - 9:30 P.M. The Cast
9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _ Geno Delafose
8:00 P.M. – King’s Reception - honoring King Sucrose 70th and his wife, hosted by former King Sucrose and his wife. Music by Kenny & the Heartbreakers. Dress: “After Five”. Membership invited.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
8:00 A.M. – Sugar Cane Grower’s Day [Farmer’s Day] - The community is encouraged to dress in farmer’s attire.
8:00 A.M. - 4-H Sugar Cookery Contest Registration - Cyr-Gates Community Center, City Park.
10:00 A.M. – Mass & Blessing of the Crop - Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Building in New Iberia City Park. Mass.
11:00 A.M. – 4-H Sugar Cookery Contest Awards presented to winners, Cyr Gates Community Center, City Park. Free Admission. Community Invited.
11:30 A.M. – Judging of Best Decorated Storefronts & Residences in celebration of the Sugar Festival and Industry - Judging is throughout the city of New Iberia. To insure inclusion, register on line at lovelasugar@aol.com .
12:00 Noon – 11:00 P.M. – Mitchell Brothers’ Shows– Kids Day – Between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 5:00 P.M., rides will be $1.00. Regular fare after 5:00 P.M. Corner of Hwy. 14 and Sucrose Drive [Across from the Iberia Parish Tourist Center, [between Lowe’s and Center Point Energy] Free Admission. Community Invited.
2:00 P.M. – Sugar Cane Exhibit– opens for public viewing – Cyr-Gates Community Center. Free Admission. Community Invited.
2:00 P.M. – Garden/Flower Show– opens for public viewing at Cyr-Gates Community Center , New Iberia City Park. Azalea Garden
2:00 – 4:00 P.M. – Sugar Artistry Exhibit/Tasting– Cyr-Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park. Virginia'
2:00 P.M. – Art Show [adults and children] Sponsored by the La Sugar Cane Festival and coordinated by L’Acadiana Art Guild. Opens for public viewing. Cyr-Gates Community Center , New Iberia City Park.
3:00 P.M. – Photography Show - Opens for public viewing - Cyr-Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park coordinated by Faith Brasseaux. Free Admission. Community Invited. For more information call (337) 364-7703 or (337) 298-2326.
*There is no charge to enter any of the Louisiana
6:30 P.M. – 30th Annual Boat Parade begins with a salute to the Grand Marshal of the Parade, King Sucrose 70th Queen Sugar 69th and other Festival dignitaries. Reviewing stand at New Iberia City Park.
7:15 P.M. – Fireworks–Immediately following the Boat Parade [at dark]. Free Admission. Community Invited. [Across Bayou from City Hall]
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7:00 P.M. – 12:00 Midnight – 70 Years of Dancing in the Streets at the Fais-do-do/Music Concert, Bouligny Plaza, Main Street at the Hi Sugar Stage. Free entry – Community Invited. [No ice Chest allowed]
Please help this event remain “free entry” by purchasing your beverages and snacks at Festival booths in Bouligny Plaza
Headliners:
7:00 - 9:30 P.M. Andy Smith Band ( www.andysmithband.com)
9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _ Category 6
8:15 P.M. – Sugar Harvest Celebration honoring Festival Honorees. Membership Invited.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:00 – 9:00 A.M. – Registration for Bayou Girl Scouts Bake Off - for District Competition. Cyr-Gates Community Center , New Iberia City Park.
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Photography Show – Coordinated by Faith Brasseaux - Cyr-Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park. Free Admission. Community Invited. More information call: (337) 364-7703 or (337) 298-2326.
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. La Sugar Cane Festival Art Show - Cyr-Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park. [Adults and children] Coordinated by L’Acadiana Art Guild, free admission. Community Invited. More information contact: Heather Cole @ (337) 367-2714 or Roxy Blanton @ (337) 364-2562.
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Garden/Flower Show. Open for public viewing. Cyr-Gates Community Center , New Iberia City Park Azalea Garden
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Silver Cup Sugar Cane Winner - Exhibit opens. Sponsored by the LA Sugar Cane Festival & Fair Assn; Cyr-Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park. Free Admission. Community Invited.
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Sugar Artistry Exhibit/Tasting in Cyr-Gates Community Center , New Iberia City Park.
9:30 A.M. – Reception honoring Parish Queens - Preliminary Judging of Contestants. Membership Invited.
9:30 A.M. – Vintage cars roll down Main Street prior to Vintage Car Show in Bouligny Plaza. - www.crusincajuncountry.com
10:00 A.M. – Children’s Parade. Main Street. Coordinated by the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association with the assistance of Acadiana LifeStyle, the New Iberia Kiwanis Club and the Key Clubs. Theme: "Celebrating Louisiana". Information/Registration lovelasugar@aol.com or call (337) 369-9323.
Immediately following the Children's Parade, Sugar Daddy Vintage Car Exhibit in Bouligny Plaza, General Public invited. Free Admission. Coordinated by Cajun Country Cruising Car Club.
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12:00 Noon – 11 P.M. -Mitchell Brothers’ Shows. Corner of Hwy. 14 and Sucrose Drive Iberia Parish Tourist Center,
12:30 P.M. – Luncheon honoring Queen Sugar 69th. $18.00 per person. Advanced sales only. Limited Seating. Call (337) 369-9323. *Immediately following: Sweet Stuff Reception [invitation included in luncheon reservations @ Sliman Theatre]
1:30 P.M. – Winners announced for Bayou Girl Scouts Bake-Off. Cyr-Gates Community Center , New Iberia City Park. Free Admission. Community Invited.
7:00 P.M. – 12:00 Midnight – 70 years of dancing in the street. Main Street at Iberia Street Bouligny Plaza
Please help this event remain “free entry” by purchasing your beverages and snacks at Festival booths in Bouligny Plaza
Headliners:
7:00 - 9:30 P.M. Side Show
9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _Rockin' Dopsie, Jr.
8:15 P.M. – Coronation of Queen Sugar 70 th Louisiana New Iberia City Park.
9:30 P.M. – Coronation Reception [immediately following Coronation] @ Sliman Theatre, E. Main Street, Admission $18.00 per person. Limited Seating. Advanced Reservations Only. Minimum age 18. For more information, call (337) 369-9323. Community Invited.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
10:00 A.M. – Mass. Liturgical Celebration at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church @ 1303 St. Jude Street, New Iberia, LA. King Sucrose, Queen Sugar, Visiting Queens , Festival Dignitaries, and Community, honor our Lord. Community Invited.
1:00 P.M. Mitchell Brothers’ Shows– Corner of Hwy. 14 and Sucrose Drive [Across from the Iberia Parish Tourist Center, between Lowe’s and Center Point Energy] Community Invited. Free Admission.
2:00 P.M. – Louisiana Sugar Parade–Main Street Louisiana
Immediately following parade – Mitchell Brothers’ Shows, Corner of Hwy 14 and Sucrose Drive [Across from the Iberia Parish Tourist Center, between Lowe’s and Center Point Energy] Community Invited. Free Admission.