Books Along the Teche Literary Festival

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Courtesy of Iberia Parish CVB

The world-famous literary detective Dave Robicheaux, created by author James Lee Burke, returns home to Iberia Parish each year with his very own festival. The official Books Along The Teche Literary Festival returns for its sixth year, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration in the realms of literary history, culture, and cuisine—all in the beautiful historic district of New Iberia. 

The weekend kicks off with the Jazz it Up Opening Reception in the gardens of Shadows-on-the-Teche, featuring music from the Bunk Johnson Brazz Band and a spread of local seafood. Saturday events include storytelling, Children's word and picture workshops, a symposium with the festival's "Great Southern Author," Lisa Wingate, author of New York Times Bestselling book The Book of Lost Friends, a James Lee Burke Symposium, a Dave Robicheaux walking tour, a 5K run, and much more.

Tickets are available for the Jazz it Up Opening Reception ($60) and the Louisiana Seafood Great Southern Chefs Food Demo ($30) at bontempstix.com. Get all of the details for the festival at booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com.