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SEWE 2024 has gone to the DOGS! W R I T T E N B Y A LY S S A H E L M S , Media Manager
SEWE: The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition“A Celebration of the Great Outdoors”. This inaugural, dog-friendly, widely known event is back once again from February 16th through 18th and SEWE has so much in store to offer everyone! Two legs or four. Monumenting the kickoff of tourist season and Presidents Day weekend for the last 40 years, SEWE has continuously become more and more of a staple event in the Lowcountry, while being more and more recognized all over the country. SEWE ongoers look forward to this event every year in Charleston, South Carolina around the middle of February. Whether you are a dog lover like us over here, headed there as press for another year or just needing something to do over the weekend, SEWE has something for everyone in the whole family. This event has allowed thousands and thousands of like-minded people from all over to showcase, explore, and enjoy a weekend FILLED with great expositions, demonstrations, artists, vendors, and people connected through a shared passion and appreciation for wildlife and its preservation. SEWE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is still around because of the dedication of all those involved. SEWE has created it’s own legacy through showcases of the nation’s finest wildlife art, awareness for the conservation of wildlife and the environment, the positive influence on wildlife and nature education and an impact on local and statewide economies through increased tourism. Tickets can be purchased online for all the events right now on www.sewe.com/events! For events before the weekend fun begins, prices of tickets are limited and vary depending on what your group decides to do. (Feb 14/15th)
Friday through Sunday, upwards of 50,000 people will come out to enjoy DockDog competitions, artisans and vendors, food and drinks, fine art, plenty of demonstrations, exhibitioners and more at Brittlebank Park, Marion Square, the Galliard Center. All locations will be filled with animals and animal lovers, enthusiasts, and loads of activities. The two “dog friendly” spots are Brittlebank Park and Marion Square.
Brittlebank Park Brittlebank Park will be open to attendees with one or 3-day admission passes. Lowcountry Dog has had a great spot in direct view of the DockDogs for the last three years (behind the huge crowd of dog lovers, die hard fans, and curious people who are ready to be amazed and heartstruck). Brittlebank Park, located at 185 Lockwood Drive, is where the talented and hopeful dogs and fur parents of all levels of expertise, age and breed
