2025 Schedule of Events
DockDogs® Registration Opens
SEWE is proud to host one of the nation's most popular DockDogs® events. Watch dogs of all kinds and skill levels compete in various water jumping competitions. “Waves” of competition […]
VIP Private Preview Hour | Charleston Place
Before SEWE opens to the public, you’ll already have insider access to preview and snag your new art in the SEWE Fine Art Gallery. For VIP benefactors only.
VIP Private Preview Hour | Marketplace at The Gaillard Center
Purchase your favorite piece of art, before SEWE opens to the public.
Presented by Charleston County Park & Recreation
Intro to Archery at Johns Island County Park
Share the love of archery with your family. Bring the kids and learn basic archery instruction at beautiful Johns Island County Park. Then practice your archery skills on both block […]
DockDogs® Competitions
Champion dogs showcase jumping & retrieval talents
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.
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
One of the most educational and entertaining shows during SEWE, watch amazing flight demos up-close by a variety of raptors including falcons, eagles, owls, vultures and hawks and learn about […]
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a few verbal commands.
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 […]
Exhibition Tour with Copley Fine Art Auction’s Decoy Specialist Colin S. McNair
Join Copley Fine Art Auctions’ decoy specialist Colin S. McNair for an Introduction to American Bird Decoys Exhibit Tour on Friday and Saturday at 11 am.
Presented by Purina ProPlan
Retriever Demonstration with 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.
Chef Demo | Culinary Institute of Charleston Chef Instructor and Founder of Sofrito Project Reina Gascón-López with Tyson and Julia Waddell of Blue Ridge Rabbit Meat Company
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 at Brittlebank Park
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 South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo | Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Blanche Weathers with Sherman Mack of Cherry Point 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 […]
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 | 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Leslie Rohland of the Cottage with a South Carolina Farmer
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 […]
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
One of the most educational and entertaining shows during SEWE, watch amazing flight demos up-close by a variety of raptors including falcons, eagles, owls, vultures and hawks and learn about […]
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a few verbal commands.
Jeff Corwin: Live Animal Show
Television personality, author, and conservationist, Jeff Corwin joins us once again to entertain and delight SEWE attendees with live animals at the Gaillard Center. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo | Colectivo Chef Alex Yellan with Harleston Towles of Rooting Down 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 chefs team up with their favorite farmers for a weekend of demonstrations and tastings showing why South Carolina is one of the best states in the nation for food-lovers.
Presented by Beacon Community Bank
Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt and Auction
Artists paint or sculpt an original piece in just one hour.
Presented by Purina ProPlan
Retriever Demonstration with 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 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 at Brittlebank Park
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.
Auction following Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt
The live auction for attendees to bid on the one-of-a-kind paintings and sculpture produced in just sixty minutes by participating SEWE artists and painters during the Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt.
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 […]
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 The Dewberry
The Dewberry Artist-In-Residence: Chris Maynard
The Dewberry is pleased to welcome celebrated "featherfolio" artist, naturalist, and conservationist, Chris Maynard, as the Artist-in-Residence for SEWE 2024.
Presented by SCWA
SCWA Annual Sportsman’s Ball
Sportsman’s Ball will feature an impressive live auction, silent auction, raffles, drinks, and great food.
Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Cookout
One of the largest Ducks Unlimited events in North America hosted by Ducks Unlimited and East Cooper Chapter.
Lowcountry Lyrics: A Writer’s Round
New at SEWE 2024, this unique and intimate writers round will offer a memorable evening of live entertainment, storytelling and camaraderie featuring the writers and singers behind some of music’s biggest acts.