2023 Schedule of Events

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 […]

DockDogs® Competitions
Champion dogs showcase jumping & retrieval talents.

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
Copley Fine Art Auctions will hold a preview and offer the opportunity to view world-class paintings and fine bird carvings 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 […]

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 Beacon Community Bank
Live Art Series: Pencil It In
As part of our new live painting series, watch SEWE artists sketch in pencil, scratchboard & graphite. Artists: Ray Gamradt, Cole Johnson, Terry Miller, Nelson Tucker & Ray Brown

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 […]

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 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 Rashaunda Grant of The Carolina Cookery with Jed Watson of Watsonia Farm and Guest Emcee KJ Kearney
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 South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • Topsoil Chef Adam Cooke with Brett Gates of Noonday Farms at Landrum
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.

Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • 2023 SC Chef Ambassador and Indigenous Underground Chef Erica McCier with Farmer Josh Johnson
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.

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 […]

Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo • Cudaco Chef Shaun Brian with Jeff Massey of Livingston’s Bulls Bay Seafood
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.

2022 DockDogs® Finals
Champion dogs showcase jumping & retrieval talents

Presented by YETI, Ducks Unlimited, Scout Boats & Beretta
SEWE Raffles
Win brag-worthy prizes with our SEWE 2022 raffles. Drawings will take place Sunday, February 20th.

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.

National Marine Mammal Foundation Short Films with Panel Discussion
The NMMF will showcase three short films featuring NMMF-led conservation stories at the Gaillard Center during SEWE weekend. These showings will include a panel discussion and Q&A featuring NMMF scientists […]

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 […]