Grovetown, GA — The curves are taking center stage as THICKCON, the Southeast’s premier plus-size lifestyle and empowerment event, arrives in Grovetown, Georgia, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. This groundbreaking celebration invites all who embrace body confidence, culture, fashion, and wellness to experience a day like no other.

Founded by fashion visionary and veteran entrepreneur Kimberly Beasley, THICKCON is more than a fashion event—it’s a cultural movement. With a mission to uplift and spotlight full-figured and curvy individuals, the event brings together fashion shows, live performances, vendor exhibitions, panel discussions, VIP experiences, and networking opportunities in a space built on confidence, creativity, and community.

Beasley, who also owns Curvitude Boutique, has created a platform that celebrates authenticity and builds sisterhood within the curvy community.

THICKCON Event Highlights

1. Runway Shows featuring inclusive and size-diverse designers
2. Vendor Marketplace supporting local and national curvy brands
3. VIP Lounge with massages, curated cocktails, and exclusive merch
4. Health & Wellness Zone with curated self-care activations

General admission tickets are now available at www.thickcon.com.

THICKCON aims to inspire attendees to love themselves, take up space, and connect with others on the journey to full-bodied freedom. This one-day experience is open to people of all sizes, genders, and walks of life who believe beauty comes in every body.

Will you be attending the 2025 THICKCON? Let us know in the comments!

Kerbi Lynn

Kerbi Lynn is the managing editor at The Curvy Fashionista. She is an entertainment and culture journalist from Atlanta, GA. In addition to covering celebrities and music, she is a certified makeup artist and a beauty lover. Kerbi has been published in MEFeater Magazine, HerAgenda, and BOSSIP.