Palmetto Bluff hosts second SEWE at the Bluff celebration
Wildlife art, outdoor traditions and Lowcountry cuisine will come together this month when Palmetto Bluff hosts the second annual SEWE at the Bluff.
The three-day event, scheduled for March 19–21, is presented in partnership with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and will feature wildlife artists, chefs, sporting events and live entertainment across the Palmetto Bluff community.
The weekend begins March 19 with a welcome gathering in Wilson Village featuring sculptor Chris Wilson, the Arts Initiative at Palmetto Bluff’s March artist in residence. Wilson will demonstrate his woodcarving techniques during the event.
On March 20, the Buffalo Blast sporting clays tournament will kick off activities at the Palmetto Bluff Club Shooting Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Participants will also enjoy lunch prepared by Palmira Barbecue and chef Hector Garate, a James Beard Emerging Chef nominee.
That evening, the Field + Fire dinner will feature a collaboration between several prominent chefs, including James Beard Award–winning chef Mike Lata of Charleston restaurants FIG and The Ordinary. The dinner will also include chefs Rhy Waddington and Beth Cosgrove of Palmetto Bluff, chef Jacques Larson of Wild Olive and The Obstinate Daughter, and chef Michael Zentner of Merci.
The evening will conclude with a performance by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter.
The event culminates March 21 with the Southern Celebration, featuring an artisan village with more than 20 artists and makers, wildlife demonstrations by the Center for Birds of Prey, sporting dog exhibitions by Wildrose Kennels and live music by the Bluestone Ramblers.
Organizers say the weekend highlights the connection between wildlife conservation, art and the outdoor traditions of the Lowcountry.
Tickets range from $95 to $275 for individual events, with full weekend passes priced at $550. More information is available at palmettobluff.com.
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, based in Charleston, has promoted wildlife art, conservation and outdoor culture for more than four decades through its annual festival.
