2009 LOUISIANA SUGAR CANE FESTIVAL

 

Post Office Box 9768

New Iberia , LA  70562-9768

(337) 369-9323 

lovelasugar@aol.com  

 

 

Schedule of Events

  

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

 

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 24, 2009

 

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

 

6:00 P.M. – “Top of the Stalk”– Reception honoring King Sucrose 68th 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.                         Mike & The Rockets

9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _Geno Delafose (Zydeco)

 

8:00 P.M. – King’s Reception - honoring King Sucrose 68th 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 are $10.00 for children and $12.00 for adults and may be purchased at Jenz Trenz, 713 S. Lewis St .,

(337) 367-7427 and during various Festival Functions.

 

Friday, September 25, 2009

 

 

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 Admision.  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 Jack Ferry @ (337) 365-3110.

 

Ø      Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts are $10.00 for children & $12.00 for adults and may be purchased at Jenz Trenz, 713 S. Lewis St .,

(337) 367-7427 and during various Festival Functions.

 

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. – Twenty-Ninth Annual Boat Parade begins with a salute to the Grand

Marshal of the Parade, King Sucrose 68th Queen Sugar 67th and other Festival dignitaries. Reviewing stand at New Iberia City Park .  Free Admission. Community Invited.  Information/Registration email atlovelasugar@aol.com or call (337) 369-9323.

 

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

 

7:00 P.M. – 12:00 Midnight – 68 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._________ _Bag of Donuts ( www.bagofdonuts.com)

 

8:15 P.M. – Sugar Harvest Celebration honoring Festival Honorees.  Membership Invited.

 

Saturday, September 26, 2009

 

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.

 

Ø      Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts are $10.00 for children & $12.00 for adults and may be purchased at Jenz Trenz, 713 S. Lewis St .,

(337) 367-7427 and during various Festival Functions.

 

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:  Jack Ferry@ (337) 365-3110.

 

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.  The theme is “Children's Movies, Music and Magic”.  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.

 

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 67th.$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]

 

1:00 – 3:00 P.M. – Square Dancing by the New Iberia Hoedowners,     Cyr-Gates  Community Center, New Iberia City Park . Free Admission. Community Invited.

 

Ø       Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts are $10.00 for children & $12.00 for adults and may be purchased at Jenz Trenz, 713 S. Lewis St .,

(337) 367-7427 and during various Festival Functions.

 

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 – 68 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.                         Seasoned Soul

9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _Broken Mojo

 

8:15  P.M. – Coronation of Queen Sugar 68 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]. Admission $18.00 per person. Limited Seating. Advanced Reservations Only. Minimum age 18. For more information, call (337) 369-9323. Community Invited. 

 

 

 

Sunday, September 27, 2009

 

10:00 A.M. – Mass.  Liturgical Celebration  [King Sucrose, Queen Sugar, Visiting Queens, Festival Dignitaries, and Community, honor our Lord].  St. Peter’s Catholic Church, at 108 E. St. Peter Street, New Iberia, LA   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.

 

Ø       Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts are $10.00 for children & $12.00 for adults and may be purchased at Jenz Trenz, 713 S. Lewis St .,

(337) 367-7427 and during various Festival Functions.

 

2:00 P.M. – Louisiana Sugar Parade–   Main 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.

 

General Membership in the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Association is $50.00 and may be obtained by calling the festival office – (337) 369-9323.

  

Ø       Official Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival T-Shirts are $10.00 for children & $12.00 for adults and may be purchased at Jenz Trenz, 713 S. Lewis St .,

(337) 367-7427 and during various Festival Functions.