Event

Spider Fest 2025

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Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 11 AM–5 PM | The Tarantula Collective Studio, Wheeling, WV

Join us for the 2nd annual Spider Fest, a laid-back, family-friendly open house at Tarantula Collective Studios in Wheeling, WV. This is your chance to tour the space, check out a wide variety of animals, including a naturalistic 75-gallon axolotl tank, geckos, kingsnakes, isopods, and over 100 species of tarantula, all while connecting with other enthusiasts.

This isn’t a reptile expo or vendor show. It’s a chill, casual gathering with a few trusted vendors, good conversations, and a chance to see some incredible animals up close. Whether you're just getting into the hobby or have been keeping for years, Spider Fest is a great opportunity to learn, meet new people, and maybe even leave with a new addition to your collection.


What You'll Experience

-A full studio tour of The Tarantula Collective

-Tarantulas, invertebrates, reptiles, and more on display

-Naturalistic 75-gallon axolotl tank, geckos, kingsnakes, and isopod cultures

-Meet Richard and see some of the inverts bred right here at the studio

-Exclusive Tarantula Collective merch available


Select vendors offering animals and supplies, including:

Tarantula Cribs – premium acrylic enclosures
Tie Dyed Tarantula – tarantulas for sale
Haus of le Spood – jumping spiders
P.T. Reptiles Ohio & The Bug Barn – isopods and feeders
Chaotic Inverts – scorpions and more
Tarantula Collective – true spiders and select inverts for sale


Admission
This event is completely free to attend. There will be a donation bucket on-site if you'd like to support the event or the work of The Tarantula Collective.

While RSVP is not required, we encourage you to mark β€œGoing” on the Facebook event page so we have an idea of how many people to expect.

You can find more information on my website: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/spider-fest



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