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General Admission

General Admission Tickets

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition offers events and exhibits for every age and interest. Whether the kids are clamoring for the petting zoo, you’re craving SEWE oysters, or ready to browse some of the country’s finest wildlife and nature art, the weekend has something for everyone. Plus, kids ten and under are free.

Online sales are now closed for SEWE 2023. Click here for more information on where to purchase tickets.

Please note purchasing tickets in advance of SEWE is the best way to guarantee entry into all exhibits. SEWE organizers may discontinue in-person, day-of ticket sales should any venue reach capacity.

Venues Included

Brittlebank Park, Charleston Marriott, Charleston Place, Gaillard Center & Marion Square

Pricing

$40 Friday Ticket

$40 Saturday Ticket

$35 Sunday Ticket

$85 Three-Day Ticket

General Admission Events

2.19
10:30 AM—11:30 AM
General Admission

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.

2.19
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission

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.

2.19
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission
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

2.19
11:00 AM—12:00 PM
General Admission
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 […]

2.19
11:30 AM—12:30 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.

2.19
12:30 PM—1:30 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 […]

2.19
12:30 PM—1:00 PM
General Admission

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.

2.19
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 […]

2.19
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.

2.19
2:30 PM—3:30 PM
General Admission
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 […]

2.19
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.

2.19
3:30 PM—4:30 PM
General Admission

2023 DockDogs® Finals

Champion dogs showcase jumping & retrieval talents

2.19
4:00 PM—4:30 PM
General Admission

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.

2.19
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 […]

2.19
4:30 PM—5:30 PM
General Admission
Presented by National Marine Mammal Foundation

Making Waves: Stories From The Field With Marine Mammal Scientists, presented by NMMF

MAKING WAVES: STORIES FROM THE FIELD WITH MARINE MAMMAL SCIENTISTS Presented by the National Marine Mammal Foundation —— The NMMF will showcase short film pieces featuring NMMF-led conservation stories at […]

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