Community
Asheville has a vibrant and welcoming vegan community, with groups that host meetups, potlucks, social gatherings, advocacy events, and online discussions. Whether you’re new to the area, vegan-curious, or looking to deepen your connections, these local groups offer supportive spaces to meet people, share experiences, and build friendships.
Mountain Vegans
Mountain Vegans is a long-running Meetup group for vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious. They host a wide variety of activities—some centered around food, others purely social—with the expectation that all food brought to events is vegan.
Bad Hunters Social Club
Bad Hunters organizes in-person social gatherings focused on positivity, inclusivity, and enjoying vegan food together. They coordinate through a Facebook group and Discord channel, creating a fun, welcoming space for Asheville’s vegan community.
UUAM Asheville
The UUAM’s Asheville Chapter works to build justice and compassion for animals through education, advocacy, and community programs. They host quarterly plant-based potlucks and meetings where members can connect, learn, and support animal-focused initiatives.
Vegan City Asheville
Vegan City Asheville is a Facebook community for vegans and the vegan-curious in the Asheville area. The group promotes veganism as a philosophy and fosters a kind, considerate environment for discussion, support, and connection.
Asheville Herbivores
Asheville Herbivores is a Facebook group for herbivores in Western North Carolina. Most members are vegan or vegan-leaning, and the group encourages kindness and respect for everyone’s place on their plant-based journey.
Thrifty AsheVegan$ & Up$state Frugalvores
This Facebook group helps members find and share low-cost vegan products at local stores and restaurants across Western NC and Upstate SC. It’s a great resource for budget-friendly vegan living.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I meet other vegans in Asheville?
Asheville has several active vegan groups that host meetups, potlucks, social gatherings, and online discussions. Whether you prefer in-person events or digital communities, there are many ways to connect.
Are these groups open to people who aren’t fully vegan?
Yes. Most groups welcome vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious. Some events involving food may require that all dishes brought or consumed are vegan.
Do these groups host regular events?
Many groups host recurring meetups, potlucks, or social gatherings. You can also check the VeganAVL Calendar for upcoming community events.
Which group is best for newcomers?
Mountain Vegans and Vegan City Asheville are great starting points for newcomers, offering a mix of online discussion and in-person events.
Are there advocacy-focused groups?
Yes. The UUAM Asheville Chapter focuses on animal rights, education, and compassionate action.