WHERE VEGANS COME TO FEEL AT HOME

Celebrate compassion, heal your body, build lifelong friendships, and leave inspired to create a happier & healthier world for all beings.

September 10th-14th, 2026 , Excelsior Springs, MO

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For five days, experience what it feels like to truly belong.

Share meals with people who already understand your values. Learn from inspiring speakers. Sing and dance under the stars. Laugh around late-night campfires. Make lifelong friendships with people who genuinely get you.

Then return home with renewed hope, lasting memories, and the inspiration to help create a kinder, healthier world for all

Whether you're a long time vegan or animal advocate, newly plant-based, vegan-curious, or simply looking for a healthier, more compassionate way of living, you'll find a welcoming community here.

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This is more than a festival… See what it feels like!

What people are saying:

  • People dancing and having fun outdoors at night under colorful lights, some wearing headphones.
  • People standing on a stage during a presentation or event inside a large tent, with two large projection screens displaying diagrams about antioxidants donating electrons to neutralize free radicals.
  • Two women standing on stage holding microphones, one speaking and the other listening, with a large pink screen behind them displaying text.
  • A man sitting on a chair making a rock and roll gesture with his hand, smiling with his tongue out.
  • Group of people gathered outdoors around a sign that reads 'Timber Lakes camp retreat center'. They are smiling and posing for a photo, with some sitting and others standing, in a wooded area.
  • Buffet with various dishes including black beans, rice, yellow corn, mixed vegetables, and other hot foods, with people serving themselves.
  • Four smiling people standing indoors, embracing each other. The group includes two women and two men, all casually dressed. The background shows a room with tables, chairs, and large windows.

A Glimpse of the World We're Working to Create…

Where compassion becomes culture.

For five days, you'll experience what life feels like when kindness is the norm rather than the exception.

Imagine sharing every meal with people who care about animals, the planet, and one another. Learning from inspiring speakers. Dancing under the stars. Having conversations that leave you feeling understood, encouraged, and hopeful about the future.

At Vibrant Vegan Fest, health and compassion go hand in hand. Our speakers and workshops explore plant-based nutrition, animal advocacy, sustainability, joyful movement, mindfulness, and practical ways to live your values with confidence and purpose.

Whether you're here to improve your health, deepen your commitment to veganism, meet lifelong friends, or simply reconnect with what matters most, you'll leave with more than memories. You'll leave with renewed hope, meaningful relationships, and the inspiration to keep creating a kinder, healthier world long after the festival ends.

Vibrant Vegan Fest is for you if you want to...

Build meaningful friendships with people who share your values.

Learn from inspiring speakers and practical workshops.

Feel healthier, & more energized!

Enjoy incredible live music, plant-based food, movement, and nature

Dance, sing, and party your heart out without sacrificing your health and values!

Enjoy a family-friendly festival with fun for all ages!

Return home inspired to make a positive difference in your community.

This isn't just a festival. It's a reminder of what's possible when compassion becomes the foundation for how we live, connect, and celebrate together.

What’s included in your ticket?

Your General Admission pass is all-inclusive so you can relax, and immerse fully in the experience!

  • 5 days/4 nights at Lake Doniphan Retreat: On-site tent/car/van camping included

  • 3 buffet-style vibrant vegan meals each day (starting with Dinner Thur - Breakfast Monday)

  • 40+ workshops and activities

  • 30+ keynote speakers & facilitators

  • Daily movement and fitness classes

  • Live musical performances & bonfire jams

  • Evening entertainment & dance parties!

  • Swimming, hiking, kayaking and outdoor fun

  • Child care (8:30am-5:30pm) & kids activities

  • Cold plunge & Sauna access!

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Your Home for 5 days : A peaceful, nature-filled, lakeside retreat

 

Lake Doniphan Camp and Retreat Center:
12856 Doniphan Lake Rd,
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Just 45 minutes outside Kansas City, Lake Doniphan Camp & Retreat Center is nestled on more than 360 acres of beautiful Missouri woodland featuring a pool, two sparkling lakes, forested trails, open meadows, a disc golf course, cozy gathering spaces, and plenty of room to explore, unwind, and reconnect with nature.

With plenty of both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, it’s the perfect setting for five days of learning, fun, and relaxation - rain or shine!

Kayaks and canoes stacked near a lakeside, with geese walking on the grass, a dock extending into the water, trees across the lake, and a blue barrel and red float nearby.
A large stone and glass building surrounded by green trees and grass under a blue sky.
Interior of a spacious dining area with long tables and white chairs, large windows overlooking green trees, a stone fireplace, and chandeliers hanging from a wooden ceiling.
Small houses with colorful doors in a park-like setting near a body of water, with trees and a bench in the background, overcast sky.

Accommodations:

We offer a range of options to suit every preference!

Camp under the stars in your tent or hammock if you prefer being in nature, or bring your camper van and have all your things right with you! Your General Admission ticket INCLUDES all camping options - but you must bring your tent/camping equipment.

If you’d like more comfort, privacy, or a hotel-style stay, we offer on-site upgraded accommodations including cabins, RV hookups, private suites in the main lodge, and shared dorm-style options. These housing upgrades are LIMITED (and will likely sell out!!) and are an additional cost on top of your general admission ticket.

Stay Off-Site: If you prefer to stay off-site in a nearby hotel, or drive home each night if local, you’re welcome to do that as well. 

Want more comfort? You can upgrade with our housing add-ons!

Lodge Rooms & Suites

Enjoy a fully furnished suite in the main lodge, with 2 queen beds, a private bathroom, heating + AC - Quiet and cozy and ideal for deeper rest, couples, and families!

Rustic Cabins

Get an air conditioned private cabin with 2 bunk beds (sleeps 4) and access to a nearby shared bath/shower house - must bring your own linens/pillows!

A bed in a shared dorm room

Not wanting to camp, but looking for a budget option? Get a bed in a shared dorm room! Each dorm room in the mini lodges hold 4 bunk beds (sleeps 8) and a bathroom. You must bring your own linens! This option is perfect for solo travelers or those looking to make new friends quickly! We offer men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral dorm rooms.

A white recreational vehicle (RV) parked on a gravel area, connected to an electrical hook-up on the right side, with a backdrop of trees and clear sky.

RV hookup
$50 add-on

Dormitory room with two sets of black bunk beds, three windows with blinds, an air conditioning unit, a wooden furniture piece, and a waste basket.

Bed in a shared dorm room
$99 add-on

Small beige house with a green door, porch with a bench and a chair, surrounded by green trees and grass.

Private cabin
$399 add-on

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed landscape pictures on the green walls. One bed has a multicolored quilt, and the other has a darker quilt with a pattern. An open door partially obscures the view.

Private Lodge Suite
$599 add-on

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