Mike Huckabee making a stop in Charleston

Hundreds of people are expected to be in Charleston Friday when former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee makes a visit.

Huckabee is the featured guest for the West Virginia Republican Party’s Fall Freedom Dinner. Around 400 people are expected to attend.

In a release, West Virginia Republican Party Chairman Conrad Lucas said they are thrilled to have Huckabee has their guest.

“Governor Huckabee is a proven leader in the Republican Party with a strong following in West Virginia,” Lucas stated in the release. “It is an honor for the West Virginia Republican Party to have him join us for this special event.”

The dinner will take place at the Charleston Marriott in downtown. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner to follow at 7 p.m.