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WESTERN CANADIAN REPTILE EXPO 2012 ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcing the 3rd Annual WESTERN CANADIAN REPTILE EXPO Saturday August 25th, and August 25th 2011 at the Sheraton (Capri) Hotel and Conference Centre in Red Deer Alberta!  Were you at the 2011 show?  We are going to make the 2012 show even better

Western Canada's largest Reptile Expo will bring some of the biggest vendors and tons of reptile breeders and suppliers from across Canada to Red Deer.  Reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates as well as all the supplies you could ever think of will be on display and ... sale.  We also hope to have some special guests on hand (TBA)

We are looking to make the Western Canadian Reptile Expo the premier reptile show in Western Canada each year  The contracts have been signed and we are here to stay.

"After the success of our 2011 show, we were blown away by the quality vendors and the interest generated by the public at the show and how much it had grown from last year," promoter Greg West said.  "We now have plans to revamp certain aspects of the previous show and make it even better in the years to come. 

WESTERN CANADIAN REPTILE EXPO 2012
Saturday August 25th 2012 to Sunday August 26th 2012
10-5 Saturday
11-4 Sunday
Sheraton (Capri) Hotel and Conference Centre
3310 50 Ave
Red Deer, Alberta

Admission: $7.00 Each or $20.00 for a family of 4.

 

VENDORS

Don't miss out on your opportunity to target attendees from Central Alberta, Edmonton, AND Calgary!

Tables are $100.00 each until January 1 2012, $120.00 per table from January 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012, and $140.00 August 1 2012 up until the show date.  Tables must be paid in full before they are confirmed.
No post dated cheques will be accepted.
To book tables or inquire on the show, please contact:
Greg West - (403) 807-0168 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jim Dyke - (403) 273-4666 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If interested in vending or in sponsorship information, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and we can send you out our information package.

Thanks

 

The WCRE Team

 


 

 

Admission

Admission: is $7.00 each or $20.00 for a family of 4.

VIP access will be available for $20.00/ person, $60.00 for family at 9AM Saturday morning.  VIP access will get you in the doors 1 hour before the doors open to the general public.  This will give you first pick to all the vendors before the majority of the public is even through the doors.  It also gives you access to all the vendors without the crowds, so if you have a few questions for the vendors, or you just generally dont like to deal with large crowds, this is the best time to attend the show.  If you are interested in getting VIP access for the 2012 show, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Payment for VIP access will be taken at the door.  If you are interested in VIP access, or if you have any questions, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it so we can guage the interest.

Greg West

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In addition to getting first access, we will also be looking for vendors who are interested in offering discounted prices during the VIP hour.  This was very successful in 2011 and there was a lot of great deals to be had during the VIP hour.  Vendors offering discounts will be added closer to the show.

 

Location

Map

Event map to be added once event details have been confirmed
Capri Hotel and Conference Centre
3310 50th Ave
Red Deer, Alberta

Driving Directions from Edmonton:

Take Highway 2 south to exit 397 for 32nd St.Turn left on 32nd St.Turn left at 50th Ave and the hotel will be on your right hand side.

Driving Directions from Calgary:

Take Highway 2 north to Red Deer, follow straight through on 50th Ave (Gaetz Ave).  Turn left at 33rd St and it will be on the right hand side right on the corner

Accomodations

As we are having the show and the Capri Hotel and Conference Center they are offering a room rate of $95.00 per night at the hotel.  Come stay with us at the hotel as most people will be staying at the venue for the balance of the weekend.

Capri Hotel and Conference Centre
3310 50 AVE
Red Deer, Alberta
(403) 346-2091

Western Budget

#1 - 37468 Highway 2 SW Red Deer County
Gasoline Alley - Southbound
Call: (403)358-5755

#2 - 37549 Highway 2 SE Red Deer County (Closest To The Show)
Gasoline Alley - Northbound
Call: (403)347-2177

Motel 6
900 - 5001 19 Street Red Deer
Southpointe Common
Call: (403)340-1749

South Hill Motor Inn
37559 Highway 2 Red Deer County
Call: (403)-343-2700

Sandman Hotel Red Deer

2818 Gaetz Avenue Red Deer
Call: (403)343-7400

Western Park RV

Call: (403)352-8801

   

Vendors

Just under 8 months to go and look at the list we already have for 2012!!  We are already 1/2 booked with 77 confirmed tables.  This is a show that you will not want to miss.  We never would have imagined how successful the 2011 show would be and are even more excited for the show in 2012.  Better act fast if you want to become a part of this show. If you would like to become a vendor, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Table fees are now $120/table  August 1st 2012 table fees will increase to $140.00 if there is any remaining.Just an additional note. The list you see now is the order these vendors will be placed aside from sponsors who get first pick. As this list grows the vendors are being filled from front to back of the venue. The sooner you book, the closer to the front your spot will be. Book fast, it is already filling up quickly. 

2012 Show Vendors Booked To Date
Updated January 11, 2012

Zoo Med Show Host Sponsor
Cornel's World Promoter
J&J Reptiles Promoter
Corey Woods
AJ Pets
Mo Perri
First Strike
Falconridge Farms
Celtic Serpents
Matt Kylie Kennedy
Darwin's Reptiles
Snake Snax
Jt Chameleons
Mist King
Bluemoon Geckos
Ectothermic Reptiles Show Sponsor
Snap Dragonz
TNT Reptiles
Sid Laan Reptiles
Robinsons Royal Pythons
Skimmerhorn Exotics
Ball Python World
Reptile Igloo
ERAS
Big Als Edmonton
Antennae Inc/ Antennae Foundation
Ryan/Terri Petersen
Robin Henderson Reptiles
S.N.A.K.E.
New World Reptiles
Chameleons Galore
Snake Boy Exotics
Tim Mitchell Reptiles Show Sponsor
Winnipeg Reptiles
Pro Pythons
J-Tag Reptiles
Exotic Serpents
Chris and Linsey Stinson
2 Monsters Exotics

 

The vendor layout will be posted closer to the show.  If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the show,  you get to pre-pick your spot on the layout.  Send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

 

 


 

 

Registration

Table Registration

If you are interested in registering as a vendor please download and fill out the registration form .

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Rules to be a vendor at the show will be available shortly

  • Tables are $100.00 each until January 1, 2012
  • Tables are $120.00 each from January 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
  • Last minute table bookins from August 1 2012 - August 24 2012 are $140.00..
  • For people mailing payment and registration, it must arrive before each of the dates listed, or you will be charged the increased rate.
  • Tables must be paid in full before they are confirmed. No exceptions.