Wednesday, September 14, 2011

2011 LOUISIANA SUGAR CANE FESTIVAL 9.21.11 - 9.25.11

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 [Across from the
Iberia Parish Tourist Center and between Lowe’s and Center Point Energy] Community Invited – Free Admission.


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 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. 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.


Ø Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts, flags, visors, koozies, bandannas, etc. available at Lipari Sporting Goods and Specialties, Inc. 1812 U.S. 90 E, phone 337-365-6001. Different styles are priced according to cost of shirt.




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. Community Invited. Continental Breakfast immediately after 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. Coordinated by Azalea Garden Club. Free Admission. Community Invited. For more information, contact Sherry Darcey at (337) 369-9323.


2:00 – 4:00 P.M. – Sugar Artistry Exhibit/Tasting– Cyr-Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park. Coordinated by: “Sweet Friends of the Teche” Cake Club. Free Admission. Community Invited. For more information, contact Virginia' s Cake Supplies at (337) 364-6463.


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. Free Admission. Community Invited. More information contact Heather Cole @ (337) 367-2714 or Roxy Blanton @ (337) 364-2562.


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 Sugar Cane Festival Shows.


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. Free Admission. Community Invited. Information/Registration email at lovelasugar@aol.com or call (337) 369-9323. Theme: "Sugar, the Star of the Teche".


7:15 P.M. – Fireworks–Immediately following the Boat Parade [at dark]. Free Admission. Community Invited. [Across Bayou from City Hall]


Ø Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts, flags, visors, koozies, bandannas, etc. available at Lipari Sporting Goods and Specialties, Inc. 1812 U.S. 90 E, phone 337-365-6001. Different styles are priced according to cost of shirt.


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. All troops invited to participate. Coordinated by Bayou Girl Scouts. Free Admission. Community Invited.


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 . Coordinated by the Azalea Garden Club. Free Admission. Community Invited. More information, call Sherry Darcey @ (337) 369-9323.


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. Coordinated by “Sweet Friends of the Teche” Cake Club. Community invited, free admission. For information call (337) 364-6463.


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.


Ø Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts, flags, visors, koozies, bandannas, etc. available at Lipari Sporting Goods and Specialties, Inc. 1812 U.S. 90 E, phone 337-365-6001. Different styles are priced according to cost of shirt.


12:00 Noon – 11 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.



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 in Bouligny Plaza 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. Side Show

9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _Rockin' Dopsie, Jr.


8:15 P.M. – Coronation of Queen Sugar 70 th Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Bldg., New Iberia City Park. Admission: Adults $5.00; Children $3.00. Community Invited. Tickets available in advance or at the door. [Doors open at 7:15 p.m.]


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 ParadeMain Street . Sponsored by The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival & Fair Association – Community Invited. Information/Registration lovelasugar@aol.com or call (337) 369-9323.



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.

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