INTEREST
Fashion off the Farm 2021 After an unexpected Covid-19 interval last year we were not able to host our super popular ladies night event, Fashion off the Farm 2020. WORDS SUPPLIED BY TRACY KRUGER
“We are so excited to be hosting this event for the fifth time in 2021,” Gift & Homeware Manager, Tina Thompson said. “This year we are kicking off the event with style as hosts of the ever-popular ladies event fashion show and of course there will be a fantastic selection of new products with lots of in-store specials on the evening. It is such a relaxed, fun evening dedicated to our hard-working rural women, so it is no surprise that tickets sell out faster each year.” The Fashion off the Farm event has limited ticket numbers you need to get in quickly if you want to secure your spot before they all sell out! Our members can look forward to a great night of fashion, nibbles, bubbly, a stunning goody bag and uninterrupted shopping - we can’t wait to see you there. Date: Thursday, 7 October 2021 Time: 7-9 pm This year, the biggest ladies event of the year is back with a fantastic night of fashion and shopping ahead exclusively for our members at the Ashburton Ruralco store on Thursday, 7 October, 7–9 pm. In an invigorating celebration of fashion, we are delighted to be bringing the catwalk to Mid Canterbury with an exciting in-store fashion show event hosted by our very own Gift & Homeware Manager, Tina Thompson. Our guests will join us for an intimate showcase of the very best local and national fashion retailers including Swanndri and other Mid-Canterbury retailers who will be showing off their clothing ranges.
be pulling out all of the stops to bring our guest’s event only deals, demonstrations and more.
Venue: Ruralco Ashburton Store, 97 Burnett Street, Ashburton
Mingle over nibbles and drinks before everyone takes their seats as the fashion show begins. There will be spot prizes throughout the night and every attendee will receive a fantastic goody bag brimming with gifts, vouchers and treats to take home at the end of a great evening.
Tickets are $15 each and are available for sale from Wednesday 15 September 2021. Tickets can be purchased, in-store, by filling out an online form at ruralco.co.nz, by email or over the phone.
As the year starts to wind down it is the perfect time to treat yourself and head out for a ladies-only night of uninterrupted retail therapy and pampering.
ABOVE: Ladies get professional photos in front of
the flower wall, Fashion off the Farm 2019 BELOW LEFT: Guest Speaker Bibi Maber gives her fashion and body confidence tips and tricks at the 2019 event BELOW RIGHT: Ruralco Fashion off the Farm 2019
Now in its fifth year, this hugely popular event is a great opportunity to get together and connect with friends while enjoying a night of hassle-free shopping and a glass of bubbly, without the Christmas crowds or trying to juggle school runs and schedules. Our special guests can look forward to a fun evening off the farm as they wind down from a busy season to a tailor-made shopping experience with a gorgeous range of beauty, fashion and lifestyle specials in store just for the event. And of course with plenty of time to browse some great gift and homeware deals at your leisure. We have lined up some of the regions most popular retailers and local businesses who will
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