La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia

New Iberia, Louisiana, USA

New Iberia Spanish Festival ~ April 17-19, 2026

"Spain on the Bayou: Strenthening America's Fight for Freedom" 

Bienvenidos!

La Asociación Española de Nueva Iberia, Inc. (LAENI) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization incorporated in the City of New Iberia, Louisiana to serve as a vehicle for the recognition and promotion of the Spanish ancestry and culture in New Iberia and throughout Louisiana. LAENI, Inc. encourages, supports and directs programs and activities involving educational, culinary, music, and art exchanges while creating an awareness and deeper understanding of our local Spanish heritage.

                        

Authentic Paella

 

12th Annual

Paella/Tapas/Jambalaya

Cook-Off

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Bouligny Plaza | Downtown New Iberia, LA 

 2025 Cook-off   

     2026 Adult Cook-off Registration

Paella     Jambalaya

Cook-Off

2nd Annual

Children's Jambalaya

Cook-Off

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Bouligny Plaza | Downtown New Iberia, LA 

  

                       2026 Kids Cook-off Registration                 

            Serving 10:30 AM- 2:00 PM  |  Judging at 11:00 AM   |  Awards at 2:00 PM

Paella

 

 


 

Board of Directors

LAENI

Board of Directors

Brinkley Segura Lopez,   President 

Korie LeBlanc,                 Vice President

Ashley Verret, Treasurer 

Dustin Johnson, Secretary

Michelle Blanchard 

James Viator

Tessie Segura Dore

Barry Segura

Donna Gary

Ryan Romero

Lauren "Lolo" Greig

Kelly Segura

Chantel Peltier

Matt Lopez

Crystal Racheau

Hannah Bee

Sydni LeBlanc

Sara Espinosa

Honorable Board Members:

State Senator, Blake Miguez

Alhaurin

Crochet Ceiling

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