The Conference on the Front Porch

The conference begins with keynote speaker John Barry, author of Rising Tide.

Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels with his Labrador retrievers.

Story, G&G editor in chief David DiBenedetto’s good dog in training, makes a guest appearance.

Conference attendees tour historic Oxford homes that exemplify the traditional Southern porch.

Mississippi poet laureate  Beth Ann Fennelly shares her story with the crowd.

Artist Wyatt Waters demonstrates his craft.

The Field Dinner gathers guests, artists, and locals for a true Mississippi affair.

Nick Reppond, head chef  and owner of Grit, prepares a whole-hog roast in celebration of the festive event.

Sharde Thomas with her fife and drum band at the Field Dinner.

G&G’s CJ Lotz discusses the significance of the front porch in Southern culture through the Garden & Gun lens.

The two-day event wraps with a private performance by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors.