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Annual Eaton County Expo brings neighbors together to support local businesses and community in Charlotte

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The annual Eaton County Expo kicked off Saturday at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The event is designed to bring neighbors together and highlight local organizations and businesses in Eaton County.

  • The annual Eaton County Expo kicked off Saturday at the Charlotte fairgrounds
  • The free event highlights local businesses and community organizations
  • Features include a food truck competition, a beer garden, and live entertainment

WATCH: Annual Eaton County Expo highlights local businesses in Charlotte

Annual Eaton County Expo highlights local businesses in Charlotte

The expo also features the fifth annual food truck competition, a beer garden and live entertainment. The free community event continues Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

I spoke with neighbor Connie O’Neill, who said it was her second year in a row in attendance.

"It’s all about supporting our businesses, so if we lose our businesses, that’s not a good thing. It’s all about community support and then they give back to the community in so many other ways too,"O'Neill said. "Everybody is very friendly and it’s just like a happy gathering to see families walking through."

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