2024 Schedule of Events
Private Preview Hour
Purchase your favorite piece of art, before SEWE opens to the public.
Presented by Norton + Hodges
Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit
A must-do event for the women of SEWE.
DockDogs® Competitions
Champion dogs showcase jumping & retrieval talents.
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
Copley Fine Art Auctions will hold a preview of select lots from their Winter Sale 2023.
The Sporting Showroom at the Charleston Marriott
New at SEWE 2023. For the ultimate sportsmen and women, located on the second floor of the reimagined Charleston Marriott.
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a few verbal commands.
Forrest Galante: Live Storytelling
As an American outdoor adventurer, television personality and wildlife biologist, Forrest Galante will entertain and enlighten SEWE patrons with live presentations. Galante hosts Discovery Channel's flagship Sharkweek every year, and now has multiple wildlife shows on the air, including Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante and Extinct or Alive. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Presented by National Marine Mammal Foundation
National Marine Mammal Foundation Dolphin Doctor Hands-On Workshop Experience
NMMF will conduct interactive Dolphin Doctor: On the Front Lines of Marine Mammal Medicine workshops for SEWE participants. This program focuses on marine mammal medicine, science, and technology, and applications […]
Presented by PalmettoPride
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show
The marionette show “Litter Trashes Everyone” is sponsored by PalmettoPride and is performed by Columbia Marionette Theatre.
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
One of the most educational and entertaining shows during SEWE, see amazing flight demos up-close by a variety of raptors including falcons, eagles, owls and hawks and learn about the […]
Exhibition Tour with Copley Fine Art Auction’s Decoy Specialist Colin S. McNair
Please join Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Decoy Specialist Colin S. McNair for an exhibition tour on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am.
Presented by Copley Fine Art Specialist, Colin S. McNair
Special Lecture Series with Copley Fine Art Specialist, Colin S. McNair
Walking exhibition tours will be led by Copley Fine Art Auctions’ Decoy Specialist, Colin S. McNair, during SEWE weekend. Details: Topaz Room in the Charleston Marriott, 11 AM on Saturday […]
Presented by Purina ProPlan
Retriever Demonstration with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog”
The Wildrose British Labrador demonstration pack with the professionals of canine nutrition, Purina ProPlan, will be featured at Brittlebank Park.
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • Chef Emily Meggett author of Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island with Greg Johnsman of Marsh Hen Mill
Certified SC returns to Marion Square with a tent featuring the Palmetto State’s finest specialty food vendors and the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, where South Carolina’s most talented […]
Presented by National Marine Mammal Foundation
National Marine Mammal Foundation Dolphin Doctor Hands-On Workshop Experience
NMMF will conduct interactive Dolphin Doctor: On the Front Lines of Marine Mammal Medicine workshops for SEWE participants. This program focuses on marine mammal medicine, science, and technology, and applications […]
Orvis Fly Fishing Demonstration
Fly fishing casting lessons with Orvis at Brittlebank Park. Try your hand at angling or improve upon your skills with the fly fishing professionals on-site.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and much more. Seating […]
Presented by PalmettoPride
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show
The marionette show “Litter Trashes Everyone” is sponsored by PalmettoPride and is performed by Columbia Marionette Theatre.
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • Malika Canteen Chef Maryam Ghaznavi with Farmers Don and Paul Quattlebaum of White House Farms
Certified SC returns to Marion Square with a tent featuring the Palmetto State’s finest specialty food vendors and the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, where South Carolina’s most talented […]
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs” Retriever Demonstrations
Retriever Demonstration “Meet the Gundogs” Dogs of various breeds and ages put on demonstrations of retrieving skills. Able handlers will be on site to answer questions and tell you how […]
Presented by Purina Pro Plan
Purina Pro Plan Flying Disc Dog Demonstrations
The high-flying Purina® Pro Plan Performance Team is a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines. Come watch the team perform amazing flying disc routines.
Special Decoy Lecture with Dick McIntyre
Join Dick McIntyre, owner of Collectable Old Decoys, as he discusses the art and history of the decoys made and used in the Carolinas. Details: Topaz Room in the Charleston […]
Presented by SEWE and The Ryder Hotel
Meet & Greet With Forrest Galante
Come meet SEWE's newest guest speaker, Forrest Galante, after his 10:30 show at the Gaillard Center. Forrest will be present to meet guests and answer questions.
Presented by Charleston County Park & Recreation
Combing the Caw Caw Wilderness
The Caw Caw Interpretive Center just south of Charleston contains a variety of South Carolina Lowcountry habitats that are known for their beauty and wildlife. Join a naturalist to explore […]
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • 2023 SC Chef Ambassador and Kounter Chef Rob Masone with Crescent Farm Famers
Certified SC returns to Marion Square with a tent featuring the Palmetto State’s finest specialty food vendors and the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, where South Carolina’s most talented […]
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a few verbal commands.
Presented by Beacon Community Bank
Live Art Series: Opposites Attract
As part of our new live painting series, watch SEWE artists Lori Dunn and Jen Starwalt paint in two opposing mediums. Artists: Lori Dunn & Jen Starwalt Additive vs. Subtractive […]
Presented by Jack Daniels Master Distiller
Whiskey Tasting Experience
New on SEWE Saturday, only 60 tickets will be sold for this exclusive whiskey-tasting experience with a curated selection of fine whiskey, lite bites and enlightening conversation in an intimate setting.
Cocktails & Conservation with Garden & Gun
Grab a cocktail and join us at the Garden & Gun offices for compelling conversations focusing on wildlife, sporting, culture, and conservation.
Presented by Ducks Unlimited
Wings Over Water: Film Showing Presented by Ducks Unlimited
Wings Over Water, a film co-produced by Ducks Unlimited and narrated by award-winning actor Michael Keaton, will showcase the importance of the Prairie Pothole Region of North America as a […]
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
One of the most educational and entertaining shows during SEWE, see amazing flight demos up-close by a variety of raptors including falcons, eagles, owls and hawks and learn about the […]
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • Chef Amethyst Ganaway with Local Crabber Tia Clark of Casual Crabbing
Certified SC returns to Marion Square with a tent featuring the Palmetto State’s finest specialty food vendors and the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, where South Carolina’s most talented […]
Presented by Purina ProPlan
Retriever Demonstration with Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels “7 Habits of the Highly Successful Gundog”
The Wildrose British Labrador demonstration pack with the professionals of canine nutrition, Purina ProPlan, will be featured at Brittlebank Park.
Presented by PalmettoPride
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show
The marionette show “Litter Trashes Everyone” is sponsored by PalmettoPride and is performed by Columbia Marionette Theatre.
Orvis Fly Fishing Demonstration
Fly fishing casting lessons with Orvis at Brittlebank Park. Try your hand at angling or improve upon your skills with the fly fishing professionals on-site.
Presented by SEWE and Ducks Unlimited
Exclusive Trip Auction
Come join DU & SEWE for an exclusive trip auction at the Charleston Marriott on SEWE Saturday.
Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs” Retriever Demonstrations
Retriever Demonstration “Meet the Gundogs” Dogs of various breeds and ages put on demonstrations of retrieving skills. Able handlers will be on site to answer questions and tell you how […]
Presented by National Marine Mammal Foundation
Making Waves: Stories From The Field With Marine Mammal Scientists, presented by NMMF
MAKING WAVES: STORIES FROM THE FIELD WITH MARINE MAMMAL SCIENTISTS Presented by the National Marine Mammal Foundation —— The NMMF will showcase short film pieces featuring NMMF-led conservation stories at […]
Presented by Purina Pro Plan
Purina Pro Plan Flying Disc Dog Demonstrations
The high-flying Purina® Pro Plan Performance Team is a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines. Come watch the team perform amazing flying disc routines.
Presented by SCWA
SCWA Annual Duck Shuck Oyster Roast
With live music, live and silent auctions, raffles and hot oysters, this casual party is a fun evening.
SEWE Soiree
A night filled with live music and good times—the perfect send-off for the weekend.
2023 Lowcountry Social
BBQ, open bar & bluegrass music by the fire.