LET YOUR TALENT TELL A STORY! 

New Iberia Spanish Festival Student Opportunities

Calling all artists, scholars, and writers! The New Iberia Spanish Festival invites you to celebrate Louisiana’s rich heritage, creativity, and community through our exciting student essay, poster, and scholarship opportunities!

Whether you love to write, create colorful artwork, or give back to your community, there’s an opportunity for you to shine!

ESSAY CONTEST
Grades 6–8 and 9–12 | Explore the importance of Louisiana fairs and festivals and the stories they tell. Local winners may have the opportunity to advance to the state competition!

Essay Contest Rules

POSTER CONTEST
Grades 1–12 | Bring your imagination to life with ORIGINAL artwork celebrating the NEW IBERIA SPANISH FESTIVAL. Top local entries may advance to the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals (LAFF) state competition!

Poster Contest Rules

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Are you a student volunteer with the New Iberia Spanish Festival? High school seniors and eligible college volunteers are encouraged to apply!

LAENI will select the top applicants to represent our festival at the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals (LAFF) State Competition, where students will compete for one of seven $500 scholarships recognizing student leadership, community involvement, and festival volunteerism.

Local Deadline: December 18, 2026

Complete applications and supporting documents are required. Advancement to state competition does not guarantee a scholarship award.

Scholarship Application and Rules & Regulations

TAKE YOUR TALENT TO THE STATE LEVEL!
Local entries may be selected to represent the New Iberia Spanish Festival at the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals annual state convention.

Important Deadline: ALL ENTRIES are due FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 2026

TEACHERS: HELP YOUR STUDENTS SHINE!
Share these opportunities with your classrooms, art clubs, writing groups, and student leaders. Encourage your students to showcase their talents, celebrate Louisiana’s traditions, and become part of something special!

Let’s celebrate our Spanish heritage, Lousiana cultures, and inspire the next generation! 

Congratulations to our 2026 LAENI Contest Winners

Congratulations to Madison Verret for placing SECOND PLACE at the

Louisiana Assoication of Fairs and Festivals- State Convention