It is a well-known fact that Southerners take pride in their culture and heritage. That pride shines extra bright here each year during Sea Island’s Southern Grown Festival. This fabulous foray into all things Southern will return on Friday, August 31 through Sunday, September 1 and anticipation is building already. This fourth annual commemoration of the distinctive culture of the South gives guests ample opportunity to taste, sip, learn about, and experience this region’s unique cuisine, craftsmanship, music, and tradition. Past years’ festival events have brought the very finest musical talent, culinary genius, and unparalleled art and craftsmanship to the grounds of our own storied pillar of Southern hospitality: Sea Island Resort. This year will be no different. Chef Kenny Gilbert and Gena Knox will be dishing up deliciousness. The musical entertainment for the weekend will be provided by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors and NEEDTOBREATHE, two Southern bands who have amassed large and loyal followings. On Friday, the festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. on The Cloister’s Black Banks Terrace with the Garden & Gun Kick-off Dinner and a Show. This evening steeped in Southern tradition will feature the culinary stylings of guest chef Kenny Gilbert, prohibition-styled libations, and the fabulous music of Nashville-based band, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors with the gorgeous setting of the Black Banks River as the evening’s backdrop. (continues)
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