The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) will host its 41st event in 2023 at multiple venues throughout downtown Charleston, February 17-19, with VIP events beginning Thursday, February 16.

Known as the southeast’s premier wildlife art show and outdoor event, SEWE will feature popular attractions for attendees across five major exhibit sites in downtown Charleston: The Charleston Place, Brittlebank Park, Gaillard Center, Charleston Marriott and Marion Square. Many patron favorites will be back again in 2023, including the SEWE Fine Art Gallery, DockDogs®, Center for Birds of Prey demonstrations, curated artisan goods and craftsmen exhibitors, canine demonstrations from herding and retrieving breeds, chef demos, and more.

Notable additions and changes to this year’s show include:

Forrest Galante, an American outdoor adventurer, television personality and conservationist will entertain and enlighten SEWE patrons at the Gaillard Center with live presentations showcasing his work and experience in the field.

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 breeding and nesting habitat for birds.

Logistical improvements and venue changes include an amended exhibit layout at Brittlebank Park, additional VIP shuttles and expanded programming at the Charleston Marriott.

Day passes, special event tickets and select VIP packages are available for purchase at sewe.com. For more information on the event, please email [email protected], visit sewe.com or call 843.723.1748.