There is something for everyone at Armageddon this weekend.

Whether you are a pop-culture fan and love to dress up for some cosplay, or not, the two-day event is 'the place' to be to catch up on the latest in gaming and technology as well as meet international celebrity guests.

Grace Van Dien, who plays Chrissy in Stranger Things, delighted her fans by appearing in person, along with Mike McFarland (Dragon Ball Z) and Joe Zieja (Transformers: War for Cybertron).

Grace Van Dien in front of an audience on Saturday at Armageddon. Photo: Supplied.

Grace Van Dien. Photo: Supplied.

The two-day event brought out hundreds of people to Tauranga's Trustpower Arena on Saturday. The event is jam-packed full of the geeky entertainment attendees have missed for almost a year, and Armageddon Expo director William Geradts is rapt that it has been able to go ahead.

'We're working hard to make sure this Armageddon Expo, and every event we host across the country this year, will be an epic celebration of pop culture for people of all ages to enjoy," says William.

Virtual guests are also attending, including stars from Supernatural, Arrow, Pokémon, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and more.

A light-up dance floor with Just Dance 2022 challenges is running throughout the weekend. Photo: Rozanne de Wild.

William says partnering with a selection of gaming and technology-focused companies has seen the event evolve.

'This year we are using our resources and knowledge to focus on bringing the latest and greatest in gaming and technology to our event.”

Alongside the Ping Zero PC and console set arenas, the event is featuring virtual reality and a light-up dancefloor with Just Dance 2022 challenges throughout the weekend.

Paul and Rozanne de Wild. Photo: Supplied.

The expo has a massive range of stalls selling geeky art, crafts, collectables, comics and more.

Attendees are able to enjoy a huge range of in-show events including the famous Armageddon Cosplay Contest, a Chilli Eating Challenge, Squid Game-inspired competitions and more.

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will be held over the weekend of July 23-24 from 9am to 5pm both days.

For more information, visit: www.armageddonexpo.com

Photo: Che Crawford.

Alex Harper as Ursula the Sea Witch from The Little Mermaid, and Lauren Haddock as Velma from Scooby Doo. Photo: Che Crawford.

Fans talking with Grace Van Dien on Saturday at Armageddon. Photo: Supplied.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Ford Saunders and Che Crawford dressed as Team Rocket Grunts from the video game Pokémon-go with their children Dottie, age 3, and Moss, age 4, both dressed as Pikachu from Pokémon. Photo: Supplied.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Photo: Rozanne de Wild.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Photo: Rozanne de Wild.

Dottie, age 3, and Moss, age 4, both dressed as Pikachu from Pokémon enjoying Armageddon. Photo: Che Crawford.

Photo: Rozanne de Wild.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Che Crawford dressed as Team Rocket Grunt from the video game Pokémon-go with her favourite Pokémon character. Photo: Supplied.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Dottie, age 3, and Moss, age 4, both dressed as Pikachu from Pokémon enjoying Armageddon. Photo: Che Crawford.

Photo: Che Crawford.

Alex Harper as Ursula the Sea Witch from The Little Mermaid, and Lauren Haddock as Velma from Scooby Doo . Photo: Che Crawford.