SPORTING
WEEK
January 25–31, 2026
Camden, South Carolina
a Renaissance of Southern Sporting Culture
A Week Designed to Be Savored
About the Event
Following the tremendous success of our inaugural Wateree Hounds Sporting Week in 2025, we are thrilled to announce that this extraordinary celebration of sporting heritage will return to Camden, South Carolina.
The Wateree Hounds Sporting Week represents a renaissance of the sporting culture that once defined Camden as the premier winter destination for America's sporting elite. This week-long celebration brings together the finest traditions of equestrian heritage, field sports, and southern hospitality.
This is a week designed to be savored: mornings in the field, afternoons at leisure, and evenings spent around tables, dance floors, and fire pits with friends old and new.
Five days of foxhunting with the Wateree Hounds and guest packs
Daily hunt breakfasts featuring local fare and warm hospitality
Access to signature social gatherings and evening events
Welcome Dinner, Beagling, and the Wild Game Dinner & Auction
Optional sporting pursuits including polo, golf, quail, and sporting clays
A welcoming mix of riders, sportsmen, and social guests
Camden's signature blend of sport, history, and Southern charm
A Week of Sporting Excellence
What's Included
À La Carte
Optional Sporting Pursuits
For those looking to broaden their Sporting Week experience, Camden offers a lineup of classic pursuits—each available à la carte and intentionally limited to preserve quality and intimacy.
Hounds & Links Golf Tournament
Enjoy a day at Camden Country Club with team and individual play. Expect friendly competition, prizes, and post-round storytelling.
Covey Quest: Private Quail Hunt
An exclusive Southern quail experience for small groups, led by expert guides and well-trained dogs. A refined, tradition-rich outing.
Sporting Clays Tournament
A competitive shoot at Hermitage Sporting Grounds featuring prizes and bragging rights. A midweek challenge for both serious shots and newcomers.
Polo in the Pines
Saddle up or spectate. This approachable polo experience welcomes beginners and seasoned riders, with clinics, amateur play, and all equipment provided.
In 1897, Robert L. Barstow arrived in Camden with a vision that would transform this quiet Southern town into a winter playground for America's elite. The legacy he created—of polo, fox hunting, and refined sporting culture—lives on today.
The Winter Colony Heritage
WhyA Legacy Reborn
Get your tickets today!
January 25th thru January 31st. Don't miss this chance to create lasting memories in the heart of Southern sporting tradition!