(please see image, top right, Liz Ryan, Carlos Moises and Gordon Riske)
The event is being organized by Liz Ryan with all proceeds going to the Madrugada charity. Liz is experienced in staging such events having in the past organized 13 Limerick Spring Fairs each of which typically attracted more than 30,000 people over four days. ‘The Lagos-Sagres area with a large fashion conscious population of expats and Portuguese needs to show off a bit and our aim is to put the West on the map rather than rely on central and Eastern Algarvean events,’ Liz explains.
The show will also include a presentation by Madrugada’s charity shop ladies of designer clothes donated to the shop, typifying the many generous donations made by the local population. Tickets are priced at €5 each and include a welcoming glass of a new sparkling wine which is being launched here for the first time. Children 10 yrs and under €2,50 and 2 yrs and under are free.
As well as fashion shows throughout the day there will be other features including an Argentinean Tango display. The hotel is giving its facilities and premises free of charge thanks to the generosity of hotel owner Carlos Moises assisted by manager Gordon Riske. Included are changing areas for the models, a special rate of €60 per apartment for those wishing to stay overnight and a weekend for up to 4 people at the hotel to be included in a charity raffle to raise funds for Madrugada.
(Please see image above, the 'catwalk' that will be used for the fashion show)
The event will run from 11am – 5pm and any traders or individuals interested in taking space (priced at €40 per unit) or participating in some other way please contact Liz Ryan. Tel: 917943935. e-mail: liz.vista@gmail.com.