2010 LOUISIANA SUGAR CANE FESTIVAL

 

Post Office Box 9768

New Iberia , LA  70562-9768

(337) 369-9323 

lovelasugar@aol.com  

 

 

Schedule of Events

  

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

 

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 23, 2010

 

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 69th 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.                         Seasoned Soul

9:30 - 12:00 P.M._________ _  Geno Delafose

 

8:00 P.M. – King’s Reception - honoring King Sucrose 69th  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 24, 2010

 

 

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 Jack Ferry @ (337) 365-3110.

 

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 69th Queen Sugar 68th 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: "Our Red, White and Blue - This One's For You".

 

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 – 69 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._________ _ Mustang Sally

 

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

 

Saturday, September 25, 2010

 

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:  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.  Theme: International Celebration. 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 68th.  $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 – 69 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.                        Broken Meauxjo

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

 

8:15  P.M. – Coronation of Queen Sugar 69 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 26, 2010

 

10:00 A.M. – Mass.  Liturgical Celebration at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 108 E. St. Peter Street, New Iberia.   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 . 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, 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.