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About the event
The Southern Aquatic Experience is hosted by Aquarium Specialty and the October 24th 2026 event will be held at the Jamil Temple, a charitable organization owned and operated by the Shriner’s. The venue is located 206 Jamil Rd Columbia, SC 29210. Join us on October 24th 2026 as 40+ industry leading saltwater, freshwater, exotic vendors and manufacturers come together to bring the best aquarium livestock & dry goods to the southeast for this 6th annual event. The venue is an easy 15 minute drive from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
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The Jamil Temple boasts a 24,000 square foot space located in Columbia, SC at 206 Jamil Rd, 29210. Children 12 & under get in for free. VIP entry begins at 9:30AM and General Admission begins at 10:30AM. Click the image below to see the 2026 floor plan. More updates coming soon. See our image gallery below to see some of the things you may see in 2026.
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