Charleston’s Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Signals Spring is on the Way
As we start to see temperatures give glimpses of brighter days signifying that winter is on the way out (no matter what a groundhog has to say) the first sign that spring is on the way in South Carolina is Charleston’s annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE).
Running from February 15-17, SEWE is celebrating its 31st year and has become the largest event of its kind in the United States.
The three day celebration of outdoor life and wildlife art that takes over the Holy City’s downtown for the weekend each February includes celebrity guests, animal shows, cooking demonstrations by some of the Lowcountry’s most talented chefs, displays of outdoor apparel and equipment, and exhibitions of original art from painters, sculptors, photographers, and local artists. SEWE’s event calendar is packed with events that everyone can enjoy.
When the inaugural Southeastern Wildlife Exposition kicked off in February 1983, it did so with roughly 100 exhibitors and 5,000 attendees. This year, officials believe that SEWE can expect more than 500 exhibitors and over 40,000 in attendance over the weekend.
By their estimates, last year’s event was directly responsible for putting approximately $63.8 million back in to the local economy – more than any other single event in the state.
SEWE officials say that the event’s goal was and remains producing an event that not only significantly contributes to the economy, but that it also promotes nature and wildlife conservation and preservation through its educational outreach programs and visual arts focus.
- On the web: http://sewe.com
- On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SEWEchs
- On Twitter: http://twitter.com/SEWE
- On Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sewe
IMAGE CREDITS: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
