Acadiana’s Louisiana Iris Festival

In this two-day celebration of Louisiana's state wildflower, head to New Iberia City Park on Saturday to glimpse blooming native Iris along Bayou Teche, peruse local native plant vendors and garden clubs, and enjoy music by Blake Luquette. On Sunday, pop on over to Moncus Park in Lafayette to enjoy guided iris tours, explore an artisans' market, jam to live music, and grab a bite from local food trucks. 9 am–3 pm Saturday; 11 am–2 pm Sunday. Free. iberiatravel.com. moncuspark.org.