Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

157th Cowichan Exhibition
2025-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cowichan Exhibition, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, North Cowichan, British Columbia, V9L 6B1, Canada
The 157th Cowichan Exhibition is coming September 12, 13, and 14th. This year’s theme is “Winged Wonders,” so think of anything that flies – dragonflies, ladybugs, bees, birds, grasshoppers, bats, and more! Our theme is based on the book ” A Day in the Life of Bugs.” Our theme colours this year are Sea Green, Sky Blue, Maroon, and Silver Shiver.
Get set to enter your Hall Displays – Hobbies and Crafts, Photography, Quilting, Baking, Flowers, Vegetables, and more! We have some great contests and theme challenges where you can win cash and other prizes!
Young Farmers Day – Friday, September 12th, 9am to 2pm – you and your students are invited as our guests! Free gate admission! Visit the Poultry in Motion mini barn, the educational and interactive Kids Corral, the exhibits in the hall, the animals on display, and more!! Your group must arrive together to enter the grounds. 1 adult is free per 5 students. RVSP to cowex@shaw.ca
-4-H Displays
-Livestock Shows
-Logger Sports
-Entertainment
-Carnival rides
-Tractor Pull
-Fabulous Fair Food, and more!
GROUNDS HOURS
Friday: 9am to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 9pm
Sunday: 9am to 4pm
MELLOR HALL HOURS
Friday: 9am to 8pm
Saturday: 9am to 8pm
Sunday: 9am to 4pm
WEST COAST AMUSEMENTS MIDWAY
Thursday: 4pm to 11pm
Friday: 3pm to 11pm
Saturday: 3pm to 11pm
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm **Midway closing hours are approximate**

Terry Fox Run
2025-09-14 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 6 Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1N8, Canada
RUN DAY DETAILS
Registration: Register Online
Start Time: 11:00am
Start to Close Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
Location: Frank Jameson Community Centre 810-6th Ave.
ROUTE INFORMATION- Not Available at this time
We prefer not to receive cash at this location. Please register and donate online!
Distance: 2.5km
Accessibility: Bicycle, Rollerblades, Dogs on leash
Event details are subject to change. Please check back before Run Day to confirm.
More Details to Follow…

Farmers Market
2025-09-16 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-23 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101, 921 !st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada
Farmers market starts May 27th. Vendors email debbybaker47@gmail.com for application and information

Ladysmith Little Theatre: Un-Rehearsed Murder
2025-09-18, 2025-09-19, 2025-09-20, 2025-09-21, 2025-09-25, 2025-09-26, 2025-09-27, 2025-09-28 and 4 more dates | Ladysmith Little Theatre
Location: Ladysmith Little Theatre (4985 Christie Road, Ladysmith).
Date: September 18-October 5, 2025.
Details: Written by Elaine MacDonald and Directed by Lyndon B. The theatre group is rehearsing What You Wish, a last gasp attempt to fix their finances despite the personality clashes and frayed tempers that volunteer groups sometimes experience. Seldom, however, do such clashes lead to murder, as in the WORLD PREMIER of Un-Rehearsed Murder, written by Ladysmith’s own own playwright Elaine MacDonald. You’re in for a deadly good time.

Ladysmith Gallery: Graff Not Art
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-09-28 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
At this unique and thought-provoking exhibition, Graff Not Art, the public can expect a dynamic fusion of contemporary ceramics, painting, and cultural commentary. Artists Denny Provost and Joe Lyons bring their personal histories and creative practices together in a show that explores the blurred lines between graffiti, fine art, and traditional craft.

Visitors will experience the vivid realism and hidden imagery in Denny Provost’s layered paintings, where abstraction and storytelling intertwine. Born in Ontario and now based in Nanaimo, Denny’s art reflects a rich ancestral history that includes the first recorded Indigenous-settler marriage in Canada—stories that echo through his masked, symbolic works.

Oktoberfest
2025-09-20 | BC
Prost! Ladysmith Oktoberfest is back!
Join us on Saturday September 20 from 12 PM–8 PM at the High Street Ball Field for a day of beer, brats, music and friends!

Tickets just $40 available here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/ladysmith-oktoberfest…

Live music • Craft brews • Food • Good times

Ladysmith Museum Workshop: Poetry Writing with poet John Edwards
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC

Legion Week
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | BC

Ladysmith Museum Workshop: Poetry Writing
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Museum, 721 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, British Columbia, V9G 1A5, Canada

Ladysmith Makers Market
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Eagles Hall, 921-1st Ave, Ladysmith , Canada
Come enjoy the cozy vibes of fall and support your amazing local makers!Shop handcrafted items like soaps, baked goods, crystals, treats, sewing, handmade crafts, plants, art… and more!

Free Entry – Everyone Welcome!Perfect for browsing, gift shopping, or finding something special just for you.Let’s gather and celebrate local talent in our beautiful community!

Save the date & share with friends — it’s going to be a great day!

Lowry Olafson House Concert
2025-09-27 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC

RCL Branch 171 Breakfast
2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada

Together WE can help Fundraiser for Shane
2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
For anyone who wasn’t able to attend our first fundraiser, we having another one this Sunday (september 28th), at the Transfer Beach dog park! All proceeds going to the Seifried family ( Shane’s At Your Door Auto )
Come on down for a bake sale, nail trims and pup photo booth!

Red Serge Dinner
2025-09-29 | BC
Monday, September 29th, the annual Red Serge Dinner. A much sought after event, held at the Eagles hall. Their members prepare a great full meal and there is also the Eagles bar. Lots of fun, a chance to meet all the Tour de Rock riders, and a lot of laughs. Tickets are only $35.00 person

Tour de Rock arrives in Ladysmith
2025-09-29 | BC
Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2025 is an exciting annual event where police agencies and emergency service personnel cycle for 14 days on Vancouver Island BC, raising money for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society.
From the very first ride , Tour de Rock has grown on the strength of dedicated volunteers and community partners from Port Alice to Victoria. We are excited to continue our mission for 2025!! Tour de Rock remains determined to continue supporting children and families living with and beyond cancer. Your ongoing support is vital as we continue towards making life better today and transforming the future of cancer forever. Why? Because nothing big gets solved by one person or one organization. To take on cancer, it takes every one of us. It takes a society. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society through Cops for Cancer are used to fund life-saving pediatric cancer research and caring support programs like Camp Goodtimes. Donate today to help us pedal our way to support children with a cancer diagnosis. It takes a society to take on cancer.
Further details on times etc coming soon.

Ladysmith Gallery: Giving Thanks
2025-10-01 10:00 - 2025-10-22 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
A monthly member exhibition that reflects on the people, places, and things that our artists are grateful for. Featuring the work of 30+ local artists.
Open daily 10AM-4PM at the Ladysmith Gallery. Located at 32 high St., Ladysmith BC.

Artist Talk with David Ellingsen
2025-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Wilson & Co Gallery and Studio, A-411 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, British Columbia, V9G 1L9, Canada
Artist Talk with David Ellingsen – Recent Photographs of Truth and Beauty
October 4, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Wilson & Co. 411A 1st Avenue, Ladysmith
Join us for an inspiring evening as photographer, David Elllingsen shares stories and inspirations behind his latest work.
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Ladysmith Island Art Night @ the Fox and Hounds
2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
