Past CVE Events
Charlottesville Veg Ed holds events throughout the year. Below are highlights from previous events!
2026 CVEg'athering
April 18, 2026 — CVEg'athering Unitarian Universalist Church · 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA · 11 AM – 4 PM
Charlottesville's plant-based community came together for a vibrant, full-day celebration of health, compassion, and sustainability. The CVEg'athering drew curious newcomers and committed vegans alike for an afternoon of expert-led conversation, lively Q&A panels, plant-based snacks, raffles, and a thought-provoking documentary screening — all completely free and open to the public.
Speakers included:
Gwyn Whittaker, CEO — Why Be Plant Based?
Frances Kerley, RD — The Protein Myth
Dr. Daphne Bascom — Get Your Move On
Dr. John Reed — Ditching the Diagnosis of Diabetes
Margaretha Backers, RN — The Real Scary of Dairy
Honie Ann Peacock, CEO — Are We Really What We Eat?
The day wrapped with an afternoon panel discussion and documentary screening, sending attendees home inspired to eat more plants and live more intentionally.