There are certain events each year everyone looks forward to taking place in Charleston. One of the most popular and largest annual event to take place in South Carolina is Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, also known locally as SEWE. Taking place February 17-19th, SEWE has grown in 30 years to be the largest event of its kind in the nation, attracting over 500 artists and exhibitors from around the globe who present their offerings to over 40,000 attendees. A 3-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, SEWE now hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art as well as conservation research and environmental education.
Poster design by Dustin Van Wechel
Check out the wide array of SEWE events:
Friday, February 17
9:00 AM: Private Viewing Hours Charleston Place
10:00 AM: ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
10:30 AM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Eddie Moran of Mercato Gaillard Auditorium
11:00 AM: Lecture: “Intro to Plein Air Painting” by Heiner Hertling
11:00 AM: Fly Fishing Demonstration Brittlebank Park
11:00 AM: Jack Hanna Presentation Gaillard Auditorium
12:00 PM: Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park
12:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Frank Lee of Old Village Post House Gaillard Auditorium
1:00 PM: Lecture: “Legends of the Hunt” by John Seery-Lester Charleston County Library
2:30 PM: Lecture: “Carl Brenders: How and Why” by Carl Brenders Charleston County Library
2:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Marc Collins of Circa 1886 Gaillard Auditorium
4:00 PM: Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park
4:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Simon Andrews of Swamp Fox Charleston Place
Saturday, February 18
9:00 AM: Private Viewing Hours Charleston Place
10:00 AM: ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
10:30 AM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Jeremiah Bacon of Carolina’s Gaillard Auditorium
11:30 AM: Registration for Casting Rodeo Brittlebank Park
12:00 PM: Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park
12:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Steve Lusby of 82 Queen Gaillard Auditorium
1:00 PM: Jack Hanna Presentation Gaillard Auditorium
1:00 PM: Celebrity Story Reading Charleston County Library
2:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Jason Houser of Muse Gaillard Auditorium
3:00 PM: Fly Fishing Demonstration Brittlebank Park
3:00 PM: Lecture: “Animal Sculpture in America” by Robin Salmon/Brookgreen Gardens Charleston County Library
4:00 PM: Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park
4:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Bob Waggoner of PBS’s U Cook with Chef Bob Gaillard Auditorium
7:00 PM: SEWE Soiree Charleston Visitor Center
Sunday, February 19
10:00 AM: ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations
10:30 AM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Michelle Weaver of Charleston Grill Gaillard Auditorium
11:00 AM: Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park
12:00 PM: Ceasar Guerini Gun Raffle Charleston Place
2:00 PM: Fly Fishing Demonstration Brittlebank Park
2:30 PM: “Wild in the Kitchen” Demo: Chef Jason Murphy of Holy City Hospitality Gaillard Auditorium
3:00 PM: Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park
The mission of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is to continue to positively impact the local and statewide economies through increased tourism by showcasing the finest wildlife art available in the world by investing in and positively influence wildlife and nature education through specialized programming as well as assisting in the conservation of wildlife and the environment by creating awareness and contributing financially to designated programs.
WHEN: February 17-19th
WHERE: Various Charleston area locations
TICKETS: Available at most SEWE exhibit sites during the event. $40 for Three day general admission, $20 for Friday or Saturday, $10 for Sunday. Children 10 & under are admitted free.
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