Each February, Charleston, South Carolina, becomes the beating heart of Southern sporting culture. For three days, its cobblestone streets and historic courtyards fill with hunters, artists, craftsmen, bird dogs, and conservationists. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition — known as SEWE — is an annual Southern gathering of the upland community.
In 2026, Quail Forever will once again take part in this celebration of conservation and hunting heritage with an expanded presence in the Quail Classic area at Brittlebank Park presented by onX Hunt, the show's hub for upland enthusiasts.
Visitors will find QF staff and volunteers ready to talk habitat management, dog training, and volunteer opportunities. Visitors can join or renew their QF membership on-site, pick up exclusive SEWE gear, buy Polaris Ranger prize pack raffle tickets that support Quail Forever in South Carolina, and connect directly with local QF chapters that are working hard for quail in the Southeast.
SEWE remains one of the nation's premier showcases of wildlife art, sporting craftsmanship, and the outdoor lifestyle where you can watch a pointing dog demonstration and then step next door to see the same moment captured in bronze.
Returning favorites include the SEWE Fine Art Gallery, DockDogs® competitions, Purina booth, Center for Birds of Prey demonstrations, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary live shows, curated artisan markets, craftsmen exhibitors, canine demonstrations, and chef demos.
For Quail Forever, SEWE is a chance to meet the people shaping the future of the uplands in the Southeast. It's an invitation to talk about habitat, share stories, and welcome new hunters and conservationists into our community.
So, mark your calendar for February 13-15, 2026, and join Quail Forever in Charleston where art, dogs, craftsmanship, wild birds, and conservation come together.
For more information and to buy tickets to SEWE, visit sewe.com.