Aug. 20 – Petit Tour du Teche – Series of races for ages 5-17. Registration includes lunch, and allows each paddler to compete in all races in the appropriate age division. The races are from 250 yards to a mile in length and staged around buoys so that the racers are within view of the park at all times. Boats and paddles are provided, if needed, or you may bring your own. You must bring your own personal floating device. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m., safety check at 8 a.m., and the first race at 9 a.m. New Iberia Paddle Dock, 100 Duperier Ave., New Iberia, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., (630) 605-0671, Website,