2024 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 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.

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, 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 Beacon Community Bank
Live Art Series: Opposites Attract
Watch SEWE artists paint in two opposing mediums. Lori Dunn will showcase scratchboard, Amy Lay with Oil & Watercolor, Ray Gamradt with Charocal and Clayton Pennell with Acrylic, Oil, and 24k […]

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
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.

Orvis Fly Fishing Demonstration at Marion Square
Fly fishing casting lessons with Orvis in the arena at Marion Square. 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
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 PalmettoPride
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show
The marionette show “Litter Trashes Everyone” is sponsored by PalmettoPride and is performed by Columbia Marionette Theatre.

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 you […]

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 Charleston County Park & Recreation
Combing the Caw Caw Wilderness
The Caw Caw Interpretative 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
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 Center for Birds of Prey
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 […]

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 Beacon Community Bank
Live Art Series: Pencil It In
Watch SEWE artists sketch in pencil, scratchboard & graphite.

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 South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Chef Demo
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 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.

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 you […]

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.

Lowcountry Social
BBQ, open bar & bluegrass music by the fire.