Raglan Arts Weekend Opening Cocktail Event

Tickets

General Admission - $55.00

Time

Thu 23 Oct, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Restrictions

All Ages Licensed

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Join us for an opening cocktail evening to celebrate the launch of the Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW). You’ll get to meet our RAW artists ahead of the busy weekend over a cocktail and a beautiful hearty grazing-table style meal at one of Raglan’s finest eateries, Iso Bistro-Cocktail Lounge. Iso Bistro-Cocktail Lounge is known locally for its food and chic ambience – the perfect place to have a celebratory drink to kick off the weekend’s festivities.

Our opening night is for all our visitors and the official start of the RAW Weekend. The cost includes a welcome cocktail and grazing-table style meal.

It will be a relaxed affair, no evening attire required! This event is made possible due to RAW’s long term partnership with Bayleys Real Estate in Raglan.

Tickets available on the RAW website: https://www.raglanartsweekend.nz/

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