15th Annual Event - September 11-13th, 2026 - SAVE THE DATE
The Annual Gathering of the PLANT STRONG Movement.
Join us for a weekend full of science, stories, and seriously good food.
Step Into the Movement
Join Rip and a powerful lineup of pioneers—celebrating the benefits of eating more plants.
Fuel Your Fire
Hear from trailblazing doctors and researchers who are changing the way we think about food, health, and longevity.
What the Experts Eat
Enjoy endless buffets of real food made from whole plants.
Join our yearly celebration of the trailblazers, truth-tellers, and tastemakers who are revolutionizing health through the power of plants.
Save the Date!
Join us September 11-13th, 2026 in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Stay On-Site
A limited number of hotel-style rooms will be available on-site. Additional commuter passes will be available. All tickets include lectures, activities, meals and video replays.
Plan Ahead
The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport. The venue address is: Blue Ridge Assembly, 84 Blue Ridge Assembly Drive, Black Mountain, North Carolina
MEET YOUR HOST
RIP ESSELSTYN
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR
FOUNDER OF PLANT STRONG
Rip Esselstyn spent a decade as one of the premier triathletes in the world. He then joined the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a whole-food, plant-based diet to Austin’s Engine 2 Firehouse in order to rescue a firefighting brother’s health. To document his success he wrote the national bestselling book, The Engine 2 Diet, which shows the irrefutable connection between a plant-based diet and good health. He is featured prominently in the documentary Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers.
As the founder of PLANT STRONG, Rip develops and implements a range of programs and events geared toward education, inspiring and nurturing PLANT STRONG living for individuals, families, and organizations across the globe.
LET'S CELEBRATE PROGRESS...
PLANTSTOCK brings you the latest breakthroughs in nutrition science, disease prevention, women’s health, and cancer care—plus the delicious meals that make it all possible.
Whether you’re plant-curious or plant-devoted, this event will energize your journey with powerful inspiration, practical tools, and mouthwatering motivation. You’ll learn from leading experts and be inspired to add more plants to your daily habits.
So clear your calendar, fire up your kitchen, and join us in Black Mountain for a full weekend of science, stories, and seriously good food.
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PLANTSTOCK 2026 ALL ACCESS PASS - COMING SOON
15th Annual PLANTSTOCK Weekend
DON'T MISS THIS LIFE-CHANGING EVENT.
