Welcome to our 27th Annual Arts on the Avenue Festival!
 
We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on August 24th, 2025 with our Arts on the Avenue Market. It will be bigger and better this year!.
 
It all takes place on Ladysmith historic 1st Avenue. 
 
Early on Sunday morning, artists gather with coffee in one hand and original art in the other, ready for you.  This art market is an art collector's dream.  Wander the street and see what artists have brought this year. From original paintings, jewelry, fabric art, carving, Indigenous-made art and more, you will not be disappointed.  The air is filled with music, the streets are lined with art and there is a kids' art space where young artists create their own one-of-a-kind work to take home! The market on Sunday is from 10 AM-4 PM. 
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Curious where you can eat while visiting Ladysmith? During the festival the Ladysmith Lions Club Snack Shack will be onsite. As well, we have so many great local restaurants you can visit.

Click the link here to get a google map and list of local restaurants that are open either Saturday and Sunday. We will also post a list at the event. Plan to grab a snack, we have a picnic area under two tents (by the library) where you can bring your takeout and still enjoy the festival.