We are equally focused on the education our children receive in the classroom. For New Iberians, this means a conscious determination to balance the richness of our traditions with the innovations of the modern world. You'll get to use it here. But New Iberia, as its name implies, was founded by Spanish explorers in 1779. The blend is a lively, one showing up in every aspect of our lives, from our spicy cooking to the heat of a Zydeco beat.
Cooking is an integral part of our traditional way of life.
The variety of Cajun cuisine reflects the richness of the land. Prime duck hunting is less than an hour away from town. The Cajun joie de vivre explodes in frequent weekend celebrations. We celebrate Delcambre's Shrimp Festival, Jeanerette's Old Country Bazaar, St. Martinville's Le Grand Boucherie, Broussard's Boudin Festival, Breaux Bridge's Crawfish Festival and Lafayette's Festivals Acadiens and Festival International de Louisiane. Cooler breezes in autumn also bring Brown Bag Lunch concerts to the bandstand in Bouligny Plaza on Main Street.