2025 Schedule of Events

2.17
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission

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 is first-come, first-served.

2.17
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission

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.

2.17
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission
Presented by Beacon Community Bank

Live Art Series: Pencil It In

Watch SEWE artists sketch in pencil, scratchboard & graphite.

2.17
11:30 AM—12:30 PM
General Admission
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.

2.17
12:00 PM—12:30 PM
Non-Ticketed
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture

Chef Demo | Tater’s Sea & Soul Chef Tater Coaxum with Mark Richardson of Marvin’s 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 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 […]

2.17
12:00 PM—12:30 PM
Non-Ticketed
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 to the conservation of marine mammals worldwide. Hands-on educational activities can be adapted for all ages, including mock wild dolphin health checks with inflatable dolphins; […]

2.17
12:30 PM—1:00 PM
General Admission

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.

2.17
1:00 PM—1:30 PM
Non-Ticketed
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture

Chef Demo | 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador Javier Uriarte of Ratio 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 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 […]

2.17
1:00 PM—2:00 PM
General Admission

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 can get involved.

2.17
1:00 PM—2:00 PM
Non-Ticketed
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.

2.17
1:30 PM—3:30 PM
Special Event
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 a cypress/tupelo swam, freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh and bottomland hardwood forest. Eagles, turkey, otters, waterfowl and more are often observed from the trails at Caw […]

2.17
2:00 PM—2:30 PM
Non-Ticketed
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture

Chef Demo | 2023 Charleston Grille Chef Michelle Weaver with Michael Parker of Hickory Bluff Nursery and Berry Farm

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 […]

2.17
2:00 PM—3:00 PM
General Admission

Sheep and Duck Herding Demos

Watch collies artfully muster sheep and ducks through various obstacles with only a few verbal commands.

2.17
2:00 PM—3:00 PM
Non-Ticketed
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 the important role they play in our eco-system.

2.17
2:00 PM—3:00 PM
General Admission

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.

2.17
2:00 PM—3:00 PM
General Admission
Presented by Beacon Community Bank

Live Art Series: Opposites Attract

Watch SEWE artists paint in two opposing mediums.

2.17
2:00 PM—4:00 PM
Special Event

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.

2.17
3:00 PM—3:30 PM
Non-Ticketed
Presented by South Carolina Department of Agriculture

Chef Demo | Lowcountry Fresh Market Chef Duane Copeland with Rollen Chalmers of Rollen’s Raw Grains

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 […]

2.17
3:00 PM—4:00 PM
General Admission
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.

2.17
3:00 PM—6:00 PM
Non-Ticketed
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.

2.17
3:30 PM—4:00 PM
Non-Ticketed
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 to the conservation of marine mammals worldwide. Hands-on educational activities can be adapted for all ages, including mock wild dolphin health checks with inflatable dolphins; […]

2.17
4:00 PM—4:30 PM
General Admission

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.

2.17
4:00 PM—5:00 PM
General Admission
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.

2.17
4:00 PM—5:00 PM
General Admission

Women in Conservation: Wildife Heroes of Sea, Land and Sky

Join SEWE in applauding extraordinary female leaders in wildlife conservation on land, at sea and in the sky.

2.17
4:30 PM—5:30 PM
General Admission

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 can get involved.

2.17
4:30 PM—5:30 PM
Non-Ticketed
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.

2.17
6:00 PM—10:00 PM
Special Event
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.

2.17
7:00 PM—11:00 PM
VIP

SEWE Soiree

A night filled with live music and good times—the perfect send-off for the weekend.

2.17
7:30 PM—10:30 PM
Special Event

Lowcountry Social

BBQ, open bar & bluegrass music by the fire.

2.18
10:00 AM—4:30 PM
General Admission

DockDogs® Competitions

Champion dogs showcase jumping & retrieval talents.

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