The 26th Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will get under way in Charleston, SC on February 15, 2008 and continue throughout the weekend, ending on February 18 2008. It is the largest wildlife and nature event in the nation and draws 35,000+ people each year to see the events and exhibits.
According to the website, "the Expo showcases original paintings, carvings and sculpture by some of the most gifted artists in the wildlife art genre, as well as photography, gifts and collectibles, conservation exhibits, family activities, and more."
Among one one of the more popular events will be the Dockdogs. This event includes dogs of all kinds competing in several water jumping games.
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Here is a schedule of events as published by the event website, www.sewe.com:
SEWE 2008 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, February 13
5:30 p.m. Benefactors/7 p.m. Patrons Featured Artist’s Reception (Badge required)
Sponsored by The Mills House Hotel. The Mills House Hotel
Thursday, February 14
1-5 p.m. Preview Afternoon (Badge required) Charleston Place & The Mills House Hotel
7 p.m. Preview Night Gala and Sale (Appropriate badge required) Charleston Place
Friday, February 15
9:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Registration Opens Brittlebank Park
10 a.m.-6 p.m. All exhibits open
10:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #1 Brittlebank Park
10:30 a.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
11 a.m. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show Gaillard Auditorium
11:30 a.m. Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey Demos Marion Square
12 noon Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park
12:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #2 Brittlebank Park
1:30 p.m. Quick Draw Competition Charleston Place ballroom 1:30 p.m. Retriever DemosMarion Square
2 p.m. Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park
3 p.m. Jack Hanna Presentation Gaillard Auditorium
3:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #3 Brittlebank Park
4 p.m. Birds of Prey DemosMarion Square
4 p.m. Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park
6 p.m. Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast (Separate ticket required) Enjoy great food, beverages, music, a live auction, and more. For advance tickets: (843) 224-5142 or www.sc.ducks.org Tickets on sale at door if still available. Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed
Saturday, February 16
9-10 a.m. Early Bird Hour (Badge required) Charleston Place, Mills House, Charleston Riverview
9:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Registration Opens Brittlebank Park
10 a.m.-6 p.m. ALL EXHIBITS OPEN
10:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #4 Brittlebank Park
10:30 a.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
11 a.m. Lecture: Wildlife Art -A History Riviera Theatre
11 a.m. Jack Hanna Presentation Gaillard Auditorium
11:30 a.m. Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey Demos Marion Square
12 noon Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park
12:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #5 Brittlebank Park
1:30 p.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
2 p.m. Lecture: A Commitment to Conserving Africa’s Wildlife Riviera Theatre
2 p.m. Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park
3 p.m. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show Gaillard Auditorium
3:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #6 Brittlebank Park
4 p.m. Birds of Prey Demos Marion Square
4 p.m. Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park
7 p.m. SEWE Soiree (Separate ticket required; attendees must be 21 or older.) Sponsored by Wachovia Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed
Sunday, February 17
9:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Registration Opens Brittlebank Park
10 a.m.-5 p.m. ALL EXHIBITS OPEN
10:30 a.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
10:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #7 Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey Demos Marion Square
12 noon Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show Gaillard Auditorium
12 noon Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park
1 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #8 Brittlebank Park
1:30 p.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
2 p.m. Retriever Demos Brittlebank Park
2:30 p.m. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show Gaillard Auditorium
3 p.m. Fly Fishing Demos Brittlebank Park
3 p.m. Birds of Prey Demos Marion Square
3:30-5 p.m. Dock Dogs –Finals Brittlebank Park
*Schedule and events are subject to change.
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