Hundreds walked down the red carpet at Camden Civic Centre for the 2008 Macarthur Mayor's Charity Ball.

The raffle tickets raised about $5000 but the final figures are yet to be calculated.

The nominated charities were Macarthur Disability Services, Mary Brooksbank School and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital.

The mayors Aaron Rule of Campbelltown, Judy Hannan of Wollondilly and Chris Patterson of Camden opened the night with enthusiastic speeches.

Cr Rule said it was a chance for people to get together and celebrate the region.

"Events such as this illustrate our community's willingness to help others and the immense generosity that exists within Macarthur," he said. "As the Mayor of Campbelltown, I feel very honoured to be able to give something back to our growing community."

But it was the generous support of local businesses that made such events possible, he said.

Cr Rule said the ball helped raise the profile of Mary Brooksbank School in Rosemeadow the nominated Campbelltown charity. It was also a chance to draw attention to the exceptional work happening in the community.

"The teachers at Mary Brooksbank School are doing a wonderful job and I commend them on their passion and dedication," he said.

"The money council donates to the school will go towards the installation of a liberty swing for students using wheelchairs, among other worthwhile and important projects."

Picton Theatre Group entertained and the University of NSW Regiment Band played Oscars-themed tunes.