# Event Details

- **Event Name**: West Virginia Reptile Expo - Charleston 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: WV's longest-running exotic pet event is BACK in Charleston for a fully booked show on March 22nd!

Browse, shop, and learn about the coolest, rarest, and most beautiful exotic animals from our knowledgeable, world-class vendors!

Explore thousands of incredible exotic pets -- and even take one home with you!

This WVRE will be at the WVSU Wilson Student Union and will have a huge variety of both rare and classic species of reptiles, amphibians, inverts, birds, fish, pocket pets, plants + tons of supplies, enclosures, oddities, artwork, and much more!

Learn from the experts, get stunning photos, take home a new critter friend, and find tons of supplies and feeders for your exotic pets!

General admission is only $10, and kids 10 and under get in free! Admission at the show is cash only, but there is an ATM on site.

VIP passes offer the best value at the WVRE -- they are $15 for adults, $10 for kids 10 and under, and include all these perks! ?

-Early entry starting at 8am so you can beat the crowd 
-First pick of the coolest stuff at the show
- Free Fresh Coffee + Access to our Breakfast Snack Bar
-Discounts and deals with select vendors so you can save big $$$ on purchases
-A gift bag with limited edition goodies 
-Entry into our big 10am VIP giveaway
-Entry into our two 2:30pm general giveaways
-Skip the ATM and pay digitally 

*VIP bags are limited in number, so occasionally we may run out of them towards the end of VIP hours, but we do our best to bring enough for every VIP guest!*

The easiest way to find us is to search "Washington Ave, Institute, WV" in your maps app and then follow our signs and banners leading to free parking at the WVSU Wilson Student Union. You can park anywhere you like near the venue for free!


We are 100% fully booked! Check out our vendor list below ? 

✨Vendor List ✨
Wrapped Up Reptiles
Todd & Angela's Heavenly Aviary 
Serpents of the Aesir
Kentucky Crossroads Reptiles
Golden Arm Reptiles 
Hamilton Herps
Golden Greens Greenhouse
West Virginia Herpetological Society 
Lizard Lodgings
CAxReptiles
Feared to Fascinated
Obscene Exotics 
KitzKinney Gardens
Erik Eads Aquatics 
Faerie Finds 
Tropical Birds Aviary 
Martin Family Creations 
Tankenstein's Laboratory 
Homegrown Hogs
Quail Ridge Farm
Mountaineer Exotics
Al's Reptiles
Madhouse Serpent and Supplies 
Bug Barn
NecromancingGypsy 
Up The Water Spout
Mauk's Geckos 
Varmint Market 
Hillbilly Herps
Rockstar Rattery  
Appalachian Exotics 
Tesla's Geckos 
SLR Geckos
M&M Exoticz 
Venom & Scales
Rayjen Reptiles
Iron Mountain Exotics 
Mountain State Fungi 
Brittany's 8 Legged Friends
Terrarium Timber 
C&K's Cold Blooded Creations 
Gingerbread's Exotics 
Redstone Reptiles
Extraordinary Ectotherms
BJ's Pieds and Rattery 
Almost Heaven Herps
Pet Supplies Plus 
Triple B Eatery

We can't wait to see you there for our return to Charleston!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunbar/west-virginia-reptile-expo-charleston/200029738866926
- **Event Categories**: kids, business, exhibitions, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1897

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://eventsize.com/@WVRE/WVRE032226/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dunbar-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunbar
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Virginia State University
- **lat**: 38.382940811547
- **long**: -81.765389018884
- **full address**: West Virginia State University, 5000 Fairlawn Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064-3506, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: West Virginia Reptile Expo (https://allevents.in/org/west-virginia-reptile-expo/21754307)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** West Virginia State University, 5000 Fairlawn Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064-3506, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** West Virginia Reptile Expo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, business, exhibitions, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about West Virginia Reptile Expo - Charleston  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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