Events included with SEWE General Admission tickets and VIP badges unless otherwise noted. For more information, go to sewe.com/events.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Charleston Safari Club Annual Gala
What: Don your safari attire and enjoy this annual gala benefitting Charleston Safari Club’s Youth Outdoor Education Camp.
When: 6-11 p.m.
Where: The Harbour Club, 22 Westedge St., Suite 700, Charleston
Price: $150
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition held its Signature Gala and Sale at Charleston Place on Feb. 13, 2020. The event featured a visit from exotic animals, live auction, wild fare and a chance to mingle with SEWE artists. File/Brett Lemmo/Special to The Post and Courier
Thursday, Feb. 17
Private Preview Afternoon (VIP event)
What: Purchase your favorite piece of art before SEWE opens to the public.
When: 1-5 p.m.
Where: Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston
Signature Gala & Sale (VIP event)
What: Meet SEWE artists and other VIPs plus exotic animals at this black-tie event.
When: 7-11 p.m.
Where: Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston
Friday, Feb. 18
Private Preview Hour (VIP event)
What: Purchase your favorite piece of art before SEWE opens to the public.
When: 9-10 a.m.
Where: Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., and Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston
DockDogs Competition
What: Watch dogs of all kinds and skill levels compete in water jumping contests.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
What: See world-class paintings and fine bird carvings from Copley’s Winter Sale 2022.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
What: See collies muster livestock through obstacles.
When: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show
What: Get a close-up look at alligators, bobcats, birds of prey and much more.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston
Audrey Poplin, husbandry coordinator and educator, reaches out to give a piece of meat to a yellow-billed kite during the SEWE Birds of Prey flight demo on Feb. 18, 2018, in Marion Square. File/Andrew J. Whitaker/Staff
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
What: See raptors in action and learn about the important role they play in ecosystems.
When: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston
Wildrose British Labrador Demos
What: Wildrose Kennels will present its training techniques for gun dogs and adventure companions.
When: 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Chef Demos
What: South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for cooking demonstrations and tastings every hour.
When: Noon-3:30 p.m.
Where: Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston
Pathway to a Finished Gun dog
What: Dogs of various breeds and ages will demonstrate retrieving skills, and handlers will answer questions about dog training.
When: 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Fly-Fishing Demos
What: See fly-fishing skills in action with Orvis.
When: 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Jeff Corwin Live Animal Show
What: Celebrity nature conservationist Jeff Corwin will entertain SEWE attendees with live presentations.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston
Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt Auction
What: Watch artists create an original piece in just one hour, then bid on the pieces.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston
SCWA Annual Sportsman’s Ball
What: The Sportsman’s Ball will feature a live auction, silent auction, raffles, drinks and food.
When: 6-10 p.m.
Where: Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant
Ticket: $75
Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast and Lowcountry Cookout
What: Indulge in oysters and a classic Lowcountry cookout with an open bar, music, raffles and auctions.
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Charleston Visitors Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston
Ticket: Starting at $100
Saturday, Feb. 19
Private Preview Hour (VIP event)
What: Purchase your favorite piece of art before SEWE opens to the public.
When: 9-10 a.m.
Where: Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St. and Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston
Bray, Renee Racey’s Rottweiler, leaps into the pool chasing his toy in SEWE’s Dock Dogs competition in 2016 at Brittlebank Park. File/Staff
DockDogs Competition
What: Watch dogs of all kinds and skill levels compete in water jumping contests.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
What: See world-class paintings and fine bird carvings from Copley’s Winter Sale 2022.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
What: See collies muster livestock through obstacles.
When: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Birds of a Feather Ladies Brunch Benefit
What: A three-course lunch and all-inclusive bar service, live auction and raffle with one-of-a-kind items.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 19
Where: Hotel Emeline, 181 Church St., Charleston
Ticket: $165
‘Litter Trashes Everyone’
What: Learn about litter and enjoy a puppet show by Columbia Marionette Theatre.
When: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
What: See raptors in action and learn about the important role they play in ecosystems.
10:30 a.m., Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
1:30 p.m., Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston
Wildrose British Labrador Demos
What: Wildrose Kennels will present their training techniques for gundogs and adventure companions.
When: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Chef Demos
What: South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for cooking demonstrations and tastings every hour.
When: Noon-3:30 p.m.
Where: Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston
Jeff Corwin Live Animal Show
What: Celebrity nature conservationist Jeff Corwin will entertain SEWE attendees with live presentations.
When: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston
Pathway to a Finished Gun dog
What: Dogs of various breeds and ages will demonstrate retrieving skills, and handlers will answer questions about dog training.
When: 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
U.S. Coast Guard Demo
What: Learn about the mission of the Coast Guard and see a search and rescue demo.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Fly-Fishing Demos
What: See fly-fishing skills in action with Orvis.
When: 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show
What: Get a close-up look at alligators, bobcats, birds of prey and much more.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston
Cocktails & Conservation with Garden & Gun
What: Garden & Gun’s CJ Lotz and Kelly S. Turner sit down with author, poet and ornithologist J. Drew Lanham to discuss birdwatching.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Garden & Gun Headquarters, 701 E. Bay St., No. 115, Charleston
Ticket: $25
SCWA Annual Duck Shuck Oyster Roast
What: Enjoy a casual evening with live music, auctions and raffles and hot oysters.
When: 6-10 p.m.
Where: Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant
Ticket: $75
SEWE Soiree (VIP event)
What: Celebrate SEWE in the heart of downtown with classic Southern cuisine, local oysters, wild game, dancing and an open bar.
When: 7-11 p.m.
Where: Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston
2022 Lowcountry Social
What: Enjoy bluegrass music by the fire, an open bar, oysters and barbecue under the stars.
When: 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Ticket: $125
Eric Grubbs fires his gun as he and his rescue dog, Paw, a master hunter advance and retriever champion, give a retriever demonstration on Feb. 17, 2018, during a SEWE event at Brittlebank Park. File/Andrew J. Whitaker/Staff
Sunday, Feb. 20
DockDogs Competition & Finals
What: Watch dogs of all kinds and skill levels compete in water jumping contests. At 3:30, the champions vie for the top prize.
When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Copley Fine Art Decoy Exhibit and Auction Preview
What: See world-class paintings and fine bird carvings from Copley’s Winter Sale 2022.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Sheep and Duck Herding Demos
What: See collies muster livestock through obstacles.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Wildrose British Labrador Demos
What: Wildrose Kennels will present their training techniques for gun dogs and adventure companions.
When: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Chef Demos
What: South Carolina’s most talented chefs team up with their favorite farmers for cooking demonstrations and tastings every hour.
When: Noon-3:30 p.m.
Where: Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston
Paw Party on the Patio
What: Support Pet Helpers with your pup at this outdoor celebration.
When: Noon-6 p.m.
Where: Republic Garden & Lounge, 462 King St., Charleston
Pathway to a Finished Gun dog
What: Dogs of various breeds and ages will demonstrate retrieving skills, and handlers will answer questions about dog training.
When: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Birds of Prey Flight Demos
What: See raptors in action and learn about the important role they play in ecosystems.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston
Fly-Fishing Demos
What: See fly-fishing skills in action with Orvis.
When: 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Where: Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Drive, Charleston
Cocktails & Conservation with Garden & Gun
What: Garden & Gun’s T. Edward Nickens sits down with Mike Neiduski, director of regional development for the Ruffed Grouse Society and hunting dog judge.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Garden & Gun Headquarters, 701 E. Bay St., No. 115, Charleston
Ticket: $25
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