Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Ladysmith Yacht Club Spring Sailpast – Transfer Beach
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Transfer Beach
details to follow…

Ladysmith Little Theatre: Prelude to a Kiss
2026-05-10 | Ladysmith Little Theatre
Running from April 23rd to May 10th 2026
Details: Written by Craig Lucas and directed by Judy Powers.
Enamored lovers Peter and Rita immediately fall for each other, and on their wedding day, a mysterious old man insists on kissing the bride. While honeymooning, Peter gradually realizes that the woman by his side is not his wife. By some cruel twist of fate, the wedding day kiss caused Rita’s and the old man’s souls to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit that is trapped in an ageing and diseased body before it’s too late.

Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession
2026-05-16 11:00 - 2026-09-07 19:00 | BC
Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession📅 May Long Weekend – Labour Day Long Weekend📍 Transfer Beach⏰ Daily 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM📝 Soak up summer at Transfer Beach with a rotating lineup of local food trucks serving up delicious eats all season long. Whether you’re spending the day at the beach, meeting friends, or just stopping by for a bite, there’ll be something for every foodie to enjoy. Truck schedule and weekly rotations coming soon — stay tuned!

Rotary Garden Tour
2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | BC
Save the Date! Details to follow!

Ladysmith Makers Market
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Eagles Hall, 921-1st Ave, Ladysmith , Canada

Ladysmith Chamber Annual Golf Classic
2026-06-12 12:00 - 20:00 | BC
Ladysmith Chamber Annual Golf Classic📅 Friday, June 12, 2026📍 Cottonwood Golf Course⏰ Details + times TBD📝 Get ready for one of the Chamber’s most anticipated summer traditions — the Annual Golf Classic! Set against the beautiful greens of Cottonwood Golf Course, this event brings together business members, sponsors, and friends for a day of golf, networking, contests, prizes, and fun. We’re thrilled to have Ladysmith & District Credit Union as our Title Sponsor and FMC Holdings as Tournament Sponsor so far. Interested in supporting this signature event? Sponsorship opportunities are still available — call 250‑245‑2112 or email admin@ladysmithcofc.com to get involved. More details on tee times, registration, and the full event schedule are coming soon — stay tuned!

Home Town Tourist Weekend
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | BC
Save the Date! Details to follow.

Ladysmith Prom – Walk-up & Parade
2026-06-20 | Transfer Beach Amphitheatre

Coastline Endurance – VI Trail Running
2026-06-20 | BC
Part of a trail running series for Vancouver island.
Details to follow…

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series
2026-07-04 | Transfer Beach
We we’re back in Ladysmith for 2026 for a Trail Series classic. Experience some of Ladysmith’s best trails through Holland Creek and Heart Lake, and enjoy an amazing summertime BBQ at Transfer Beach right on the waterfront of Ladysmith.

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July 4, 2026

Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, BC

Making your way past the boat launch and past the washrooms. We’ll be set up in the field near the play ground.
***Please note that dogs are not permitted at Transfer Beach***

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KIDS RACE – 10:15 AM

~1k
Registration fees for the kid’s race go towards the Cowichan Valley Trailblazers Society.

LONG COURSE – 10:30 AM

~20k
680m Vertical Gain
2 Aid Stations

SHORT COURSE – 11:00 AM

~10k
280m Vertical Gain
1 Aid Station

PARKING

There is ample parking at Transfer Beach Park.
Carpool if you can, save space on parking, save fuel, and hang out with your trail running friends!

BIB PICK UP

You are required to show a government-issued photo ID to get your race bib – No exceptions. Passport, driver’s licence, hunting licence, etc. all work!
Pick up your bib from the registration tent in the field.
To ease congestion, bib pick up times are staggered.

Long Course participants: 9:00am – 10:00am.
Short Course participants: 9:45am – 10:30am.
Kids Race: 9:00am – 10:00am.

AID STATIONS

There is one aid station for the short course and two for the long course. We’ll have water, Gatorade, fruit, chips, pickles, and our usual spread of snacks.
Our events are cupless! Please bring something to drink from! (or purchase a cup from the Frontrunners merch tent!)

DRAW PRIZES

Be sure to stick around after the race when we’ll be drawing names from our finisher list to win sweet prizes from our sponsors!

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Ladysmith Makers Market
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | BC

Brits on the Beach
2026-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Transfer Beach

Pacific Arts Market Art by the Beach 2026
2026-07-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Transfer Beach
We’re excited to announce the 2nd Annual Art by the Beach: A Two‑Day Arts Fair at beautiful Transfer Beach, Ladysmith! This vibrant community celebration is the perfect opportunity for local artists and artisans of all kinds to showcase their work, connect with art lovers, and be part of a truly inspiring event.​
📅 Event Dates:
Saturday, July 18 11am–5pm
Saturday, July 25 11am–5pm
(Option to register for one or both days – different vendors each date!)
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✨ Event Highlights:
Free admission & free parking
Activities & info provided by the Ladysmith Arts Council
Live ambient flute music by Samuel Kjell Smith
Food trucks on site
A supportive, welcoming atmosphere celebrating creativity and community

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🎨 Call for Artists & Vendors – Art by the Beach 2026 🎨​

Ladysmith Rod Run
2026-08-14 08:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00 | BC
Save the date! Details to follow…

Ladysmith Show & Shine
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | BC
Save the Date! More details for follow or visit https://www.ladysmithshowandshine.ca/

Arts on the Avenue
2026-08-23 10:00 - 16:00 | BC
Save the date. Details to follow. Visit https://www.artsontheavenue.ca/ for more details

Ladysmith Chamber Business Mixer
2026-09-16 | BC
Wednesday September 16th – Member Mixer – Hosted by Ladysmith Golf Course
📝 Save the date — full details coming soon

Ladysmith Municipal Election Candidates Forum
2026-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | BC
Ladysmith Municipal Election Candidates Forum📅 Sunday, September 29, 2026📍 Aggie Hall⏰ Details coming soon📝 The Ladysmith Chamber is proud to host the Municipal Election Candidates Forum, an important opportunity for local residents to hear directly from the candidates running for office. A forum provides a structured setting where candidates present their views, answer questions, and engage with the community on key issues affecting our town. Attending is a great way to become informed, compare platforms, and make thoughtful decisions in the upcoming election. Full details on times, registration, and the forum format will be shared as they’re finalized — stay tuned!📝 Save the date — full details coming soon

Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards
2026-10-23 | BC
Spirit of Ladysmith Community Awards📅 Friday, October 23, 2026📍 Aggie Hall⏰ Details coming soon📝 Celebrate the heart of our community at the Spirit of Ladysmith Community Awards, hosted by the Ladysmith Chamber. These biannual awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that make outstanding contributions to our town — from volunteer efforts and entrepreneurial innovation to arts, culture, and community leadership. We are proud to have Ladysmith & District Credit Union (LDCU) and FMC Holdings as Award Sponsors, and additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. This is a wonderful way to support our community, honor local leaders, and showcase your business. Full event details, including nominations, registration, and sponsorship options, will be shared as they are finalized — stay tuned!
Sponsorship inquiries: call 250‑245‑2112 or email admin@ladysmithcofc.com.

Ladysmith Festival of Lights
2026-11-26 15:00 - 21:00 | BC

Ladysmith Magical Christmas Light Up Tour
2026-11-27 - 2027-01-03 | BC
3rd Annual Ladysmith Magical Christmas Light-Up Tour📅 Friday, November 28, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027📍 Throughout Ladysmith⏰ Self-guided tour – available anytime during event dates📝 Experience the magic of the season with the Ladysmith Magical Christmas Light-Up Tour! Now in its third year, this festive tour invites the whole community to explore creative and dazzling light displays throughout the town. Perfect for families, friends, and visitors, the tour celebrates the holiday spirit and showcases local creativity. Stay tuned for the full list of participating homes and businesses, maps, and special highlights.
Sponsorship opportunities: call 250‑245‑2112 or email admin@ladysmithcofc.com to support this festive community tradition.

Laff Winter Celebration
2026-11-28 08:30 - 10:00 | BC
A magical seasonal event for the entire family featuring music, crafts, market, snacks, take home items and a professional group photo.
Event details to follow…

Old Time Christmas
2026-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 | BC
Friday December 4th – Old Time Christmas – 5pm-8pm – a beloved local event featuring live music, beer garden, a Christmas market, meet Santa & Gingy, discover the activities for kids in various shops throughout downtown! More details for follow….
