VIP Private Preview Hour | Charleston Place

Before SEWE opens to the public, you’ll already have insider access to preview and purchase your new art in the SEWE Fine Art Gallery. For VIP benefactors only.

All Exhibits Open

Gates open at all 5 SEWE venues

DockDogs® Big Air WAVE # 1

Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview Opens

Get an exclusive look at world-class paintings and exquisite bird carvings ahead of Copley Fine Art’s Winter Sale 2025.

Presented by Charleston County Parks & Recreation

Intro to Archery

Share the love of archery with your family.

DockDogs® Competitions

Get ready for one of the nation’s most exciting DockDogs® events, hosted by SEWE.

Birds of Prey Flight Demo

Get up-close with majestic raptors—falcons, eagles, owls, vultures, and hawks—as they showcase incredible flight demonstrations.

Sheep and Duck Herding Demo

Prepare to be captivated as skilled collies demonstrate their extraordinary herding abilities.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show

Join us as experts from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary introduce the wonders of our natural ecosystems.

Introduction to American Bird Decoys Exhibit Tour with Colin S. McNair

NMMF Dolphin Doctor Hands-On Workshop Experience

Explore the fascinating world of marine mammal medicine through engaging, hands-on activities that highlight cutting-edge science and technology.

Chef Demo

At the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, watch South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for live demonstrations and tastings.

Orvis Fly Fishing Demo

Join us for an immersive live fly fishing demonstration with Orvis experts.

Chef Demo

At the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, watch South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for live demonstrations and tastings.

Purina Pro Plan Flying Disc Dog Demos

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.

Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs ” Retriever Demos

Watch skilled retrievers of all breeds and ages showcase their incredible retrieving abilities in this exciting demonstration.

Chef Demo

At the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, watch South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for live demonstrations and tastings.

Birds of Prey Flight Demo

Get up-close with majestic raptors—falcons, eagles, owls, vultures, and hawks—as they showcase incredible flight demonstrations.

Forrest Galante Live Animal Show

Join renowned wildlife explorer and conservationist Forrest Galante for an exhilarating live animal show that brings the wonders of the animal kingdom straight to you.

Sheep and Duck Herding Demo

Prepare to be captivated as skilled collies demonstrate their extraordinary herding abilities.

Chef Demo

At the Fresh on the Menu cooking stage, watch South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for live demonstrations and tastings.

DockDogs® Big Air WAVE # 3

DockDogs® Big Air WAVE # 2

Quick Draw Speed Sculpt and Auction

Watch as participating artists paint or sculpt original pieces from start to finish in just one hour, showcasing their incredible skills and imagination.

NMMF Dolphin Doctor Hands-On Workshop Experience

Explore the fascinating world of marine mammal medicine through engaging, hands-on activities that highlight cutting-edge science and technology.

Orvis Fly Fishing Demo

Join us for an immersive live fly fishing demonstration with Orvis experts.

Boykin Spaniel Society presents “Meet the Gundogs ” Retriever Demos

Watch skilled retrievers of all breeds and ages showcase their incredible retrieving abilities in this exciting demonstration.

Purina Pro Plan Flying Disc Dog Demos

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.

Exhibits Close

Gates close at all 5 SEWE venues.

Presented by Blade & Bow

Charleston Ducks Unlimited 28th Annual Oyster Roast

Join Charleston Ducks Unlimited for their 28th Annual Oyster Roast at SEWE by Blade & Bow on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat oyster roast, Southern delicacies, open bar, 2025 DU membership, and access to exclusive auctions and raffles. Doors open 6:30 PM Tickets are […]

Lowcountry Lyrics: A Writers’ Round

Back by popular demand, this intimate and exclusive writers' round promises a captivating evening of live music, storytelling, and camaraderie, featuring the talented songwriters behind some of the biggest names in music.