What’s happening Friday at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Friday marks the first full day of activities at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, and the festivities are in full gear.
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is an annual festival that promotes wildlife, art, and nature conservation throughout downtown Charleston.
Festival attendees can start their Friday off at the Johns Island County Park for an intro to archery class. This event provides basic archery instruction and time for participants to practice on both block and 3D targets.
Brittlebank Park is housing one of the most anticipated events of SEWE, the Dock Dog competition. See dogs of all kinds and skill levels compete in various water jumping competitions. Competitions last throughout the weekend and finals will take place Sunday afternoon.
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Also in Brittlebank Park, demonstrations are sure to catch attendees’ attention. The sheep and duck herding demos will start at 10:30 a.m. and last until 11:30 a.m. View dogs herd sheep and ducks through various obstacles with few verbal commands from their owners.
Later that day, Orvis will be in Brittlebank Park hosting fly fishing casting lessons from 12:30 – 1 p.m. “Try your hand at angling or improve upon your skills with the fly fishing professionals on-site,” said event organizers.
Do you like birds? Some say the birds of prey flight demo is the most educational and entertaining show during SEWE. Head over to Marion Square from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to watch flight demos from various birds of prey including falcons, eagles, owls, hawks and vultures. Learn the importance of their roles in our ecosystem!
The Purina Pro Plan performance team, a collection of the world’s most athletic dogs, will perform amazing flying disc routines at Marion Square from 1 – 2 p.m.
Throughout the day, Marion Square will host a variety of chef demos where South Carolina’s most talented chefs will team up with their favorite farmers and create delicious dishes. This is the station for food lovers!
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary show will give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, snakes and other animals to introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystem. This event is held at the Gaillard Center from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Live auctions from participating SEWE artists and painters will be available throughout the day at Charleston Place. Attendees will bid on one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures produced in just sixty minutes.
To end Friday night join East Cooper Ducks Unlimited for an oyster roast and Lowcountry cookout. This will be held at the Charleston Visitor Center from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
For a full schedule of events, please click here. Those attending the festival should know that many of these events require tickets – you can purchase them here.
