Our apologies, but we will be rescheduling the meeting from April 1st to Wednesday, April 8th. The Chamber is hosting their AGM at the same time and, as we share many members, we want to avoid any scheduling conflicts.
The meeting will be Wednesday, April 8th @ 5:30pm above the Old Town Bakery, accessed via the centre stairway. This meeting will commence at 5:30pm and we will try and keep it under 1 hour.
We would really love to see more of our members at the members meetings. This is a great time to share any ideas or concerns. We are really excited for all that’s in store, and wish everyone a very successful 2026!
There will be appies/drinks social time at 5:30pm and then the meeting will formally start at 6pm. We hope to see you there!
Membership Meetings for 2026
Wednesday, February 18th: Boundless Books
Wednesday, April 8th: above Old Town Bakery (entry up stairs)
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 10th.
Location to be announced.
I look forward to seeing you and sharing our successes from the last year, and plans for the next. This is a great opportunity for you to share any comments or ask questions.
The meeting will start at 6:00 pm, with appies, and beverages. The meeting itself should finish by 7:00 pm and then there will be a networking hour wrapping up at 8:00 pm.
The Ladysmith Kinsmen, Ladysmith Days, and the LDBA have partnered to bring you the Soapbox Derby once again! The event will be held during Ladysmith Days on Saturday, August 2nd @ 11am with driver registration stating at 10am. A helmet must be worn and some protective padding advised. The event will be held between Gatacre Street and the Library on First Avenue.
This event is from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 23rd with street closure early morning to evening along 1st Avenue from Warren to Buller.
It has been heavily promoted via digital, print, radio, and event TV ads this year, something the LDBA has proudly supported by becoming a platinum sponsor of the event. It brings a large amount of people to our downtown and encourages them to come back to explore.
We are also adding the beer garden powered by Bayview Brewing & Zack’s Lounge.
Join us for the 4th annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest! Like always, we have great local music, delicious food, and of course phenomenal beers from across the island.
Taking place at the beautiful High Street Ball Field from 2:00pm – 8:00pm // you’re not going to want to miss this one. So don’t wait, this event sells out.
Tickets on sale in August – Admission comes with a Ladysmith Oktoberfest glass mug and one FREE BEER to put in it! Make sure you check out our new VIP ticket option, it includes even more beer and one of our amazing custom t-shirts.
Don’t miss out on our exciting games and chance to win prizes, including our Stein-holding contest and Best Dressed Competition. So grab your lederhosen and dirndls and come celebrate with us at Ladysmith Oktoberfest!
Old Time Christmas, fondly known as Light Up for Locals, is on Friday, December 4th from 5pm-8pm.
We are getting an early start for Old Time Christmas. If you could, please let me know what your activity will be this year. We will have Roberts –> Gatacre closed off again for a beer garden and musical performance.
