Ladner Village will come alive with creativity and colour when it hosts the 14th annual quilt walk and classic car show this Sunday.
Presented by the Ladner Business Association (LBA), this is an event not to be missed running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LBA president and event chair Jill McKnight said they are anticipating 400 vintage cars and trucks vying for prizes in 18 vehicle classes as well as 150 lovingly-made quilts, which will be displayed throughout the Village. The public will be able to vote for their favourites in three categories.
“This event is perfect for the whole family,” said McKnight. “Families can wander through the cars, check out the quilts and take in the atmosphere in historic Ladner.”
Entertainment, starting at 11 a.m., will feature the Lounge Hounds along with internationally award-winning Elvis impersonator Ben Klein.
The Pin-Up Pageant is back for another year. Participants will wander throughout the crowd looking for your votes. Pageant participants will also be teaming up with the Lounge Hounds and Elvis for a stage show at 12:30 p.m.
Awards will be handed out at 3:30 p.m.
While enjoying all the sights and sounds, you are sure to work up quite an appetite. Fantastic food trucks featuring hamburgers, smokies, mini donuts, grilled cheese and more as well as Ladner restaurants featuring their tasty fare will all be on hand. You can also refresh your taste buds with fresh squeezed lemonade or ice cold root beer or indulge in a sweet treat with hand crafted ice cream and ice cream floats.
You can also enter to win giveaways at many event sponsors or find the perfect gift for your car enthusiast in your family - die cast cars, vintage dresses, hand-printed clothing, car and motorcycle shirts and licence plate art from several vendors and Ladner Village stores.
“This event is the largest LBA of the year organized by volunteers and supported by our generous sponsors,” added McKnight. “The LBA fosters a positive business climate, engages the community, maintains relations with government and promotes Ladner. We are all looking forward to another great event.”
