Thousands of area residents packed the Bradley Centre this weekend for the fifth annual CK Expo, celebrating pop culture.
Organizer Rob Bellamy says the event has been growing over the last few years.
“The very first large one we had was just under 1500 people, the year after that was just over 1600, and we had 1700-ish last year,” Bellamy says. “It’s been amazing how much Chatham has embraced this event, and it is so nice to see so many people get involve, not only helping us get ready but when they get here they’re dressed up in costume or they’re helping support the vendors.”
All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters in Chatham-Kent.
“We had a charity raffle, a silent auction, ticket sales, and everything above and beyond paying for the event, it all goes back to Big Brothers Big Sisters.”
Bellamy says some of the vendors and celebrities who make appearances will reduce their regular rates to allow more money to benefit the charity.