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A Look at Jubilee 2015

December 4-6, 2015, Garden & Gun hosted a spirited three-day festival celebrating the best of Southern culture. Attracting readers from across the country, the weekend boasted a unique roundup of personalities, arts, music, food, drink, literature, and the sporting life.

Special thanks to:
Founding Partner | Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Automotive Partner | Volvo Cars of North America
Spirits Partners | Bulleit Bourbon and Tequila Don Julio 
Venue Partner | South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

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The Garden & Gun Jubilee kicks off with a Thursday night Oyster Roast featuring oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Co. at Charles Towne Landing.

The Garden & Gun Jubilee kicks off with a Thursday night Oyster Roast featuring oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Co. at Charles Towne Landing.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Guests shuck buckets of fresh oysters from the Chesapeake Bay.

Guests shuck buckets of fresh oysters from the Chesapeake Bay.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Left to right: Attending guests TuVy and Juley Le swing in the Jubilee Farmshed at Founder’s Hall.

Left to right: Attending guests TuVy and Juley Le swing in the Jubilee Farmshed at Founder’s Hall.

Photo: Patrick Chin

2014 Made in the South Awards winner Josh Raggio, features beautiful hand-carved duck calls in the Jubilee Sport Shop.

2014 Made in the South Awards winner Josh Raggio, features beautiful hand-carved duck calls in the Jubilee Sport Shop.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The fishing experts of Brookings’ Anglers from Cashiers, North Carolina, offer fly casting lessons.

The fishing experts of Brookings’ Anglers from Cashiers, North Carolina, offer fly casting lessons.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The Jubilee Diner menu includes delicious lunch items such as the Duck & Oyster Gumbo inspired by G&G’s Southerner’s Cookbook.

The Jubilee Diner menu includes delicious lunch items such as the Duck & Oyster Gumbo inspired by G&G’s Southerner’s Cookbook.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Attending guests joggle on the lawn at Founder’s Hall and carefully balance their wine from the folks at Goat. Sheep. Cow.

Attending guests joggle on the lawn at Founder’s Hall and carefully balance their wine from the folks at Goat. Sheep. Cow.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The Roosevelts entertain at Friday night’s Jubilee Bash held on the lawn at the Gaillard Performance Hall.

The Roosevelts entertain at Friday night’s Jubilee Bash held on the lawn at the Gaillard Performance Hall.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Shoppers loved the new Jubilee Village featuring makers and craftsmen of all kinds set under the Allee of Oaks.

Shoppers loved the new Jubilee Village featuring makers and craftsmen of all kinds set under the Allee of Oaks.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Left to right: Paul Trible and Paul Watson of Ledbury custom clothiers feature made-to-measure shirts in the Jubilee Village.

Left to right: Paul Trible and Paul Watson of Ledbury custom clothiers feature made-to-measure shirts in the Jubilee Village.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Jubilee attendees enjoy cocktails provided by Don Julio and Bulleit Bourbon, live Bluegrass music, and Wild Weiners Hot Dogs at the new Jubilee Truck Stop.

Jubilee attendees enjoy cocktails provided by Don Julio and Bulleit Bourbon, live Bluegrass music, and Wild Weiners Hot Dogs at the new Jubilee Truck Stop.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The warm and intimate environment under the tent at Saturday night’s Southern Seafood BBQ.

The warm and intimate environment under the tent at Saturday night’s Southern Seafood BBQ.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The culinary masters of the Southern Seafood BBQ: chefs Bryan Caswell, Mike Lata, and Donald Link.

The culinary masters of the Southern Seafood BBQ: chefs Bryan Caswell, Mike Lata, and Donald Link.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Dinner guests toast to a great evening and a delicious menu prepared by the award-winning chefs.

Dinner guests toast to a great evening and a delicious menu prepared by the award-winning chefs.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Legendary musician, Robert Earl Keen performs at the Saturday night Southern Seafood BBQ.

Legendary musician, Robert Earl Keen performs at the Saturday night Southern Seafood BBQ.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The Jubilee Marketplace inside Founder’s Hall featuring hundreds of unique products and holiday gift ideas curated by Garden & Gun.

The Jubilee Marketplace inside Founder’s Hall featuring hundreds of unique products and holiday gift ideas curated by Garden & Gun.

Photo: Patrick Chin

A hearty make-your-own Bloody Mary bar at the Jubilee Sunday Social.

A hearty make-your-own Bloody Mary bar at the Jubilee Sunday Social.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Tamale legends Hattie and Curtis Johnson prepare their famous hot tamales from the Delta at the Jubilee Sunday Social.

Tamale legends Hattie and Curtis Johnson prepare their famous hot tamales from the Delta at the Jubilee Sunday Social.

Photo: Patrick Chin

2015 Jubilee brew provided by Revelry Brewing Co. of Charleston, South Carolina.

2015 Jubilee brew provided by Revelry Brewing Co. of Charleston, South Carolina.

Photo: Patrick Chin

A Volvo XC90 on display in the Jubilee Sweet Shop, where guests learn about the vehicle’s best safety and technology features through test drives and self-parking demonstrations.

A Volvo XC90 on display in the Jubilee Sweet Shop, where guests learn about the vehicle’s best safety and technology features through test drives and self-parking demonstrations.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Master dog trainer, Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, sets his dogs up in the field before training demonstrations begin.

Master dog trainer, Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, sets his dogs up in the field before training demonstrations begin.

Photo: Patrick Chin

The dogs of Wildrose Kennels delight the crowd throughout the weekend during not-to-be-missed dog training demonstrations.

The dogs of Wildrose Kennels delight the crowd throughout the weekend during not-to-be-missed dog training demonstrations.

Photo: Patrick Chin

Singer/songwriter Holly Williams performs under the oaks at the Jubilee Finale Concert on Sunday.

Singer/songwriter Holly Williams performs under the oaks at the Jubilee Finale Concert on Sunday.

Photo: Patrick Chin