If you’ve ever felt that deep call to connect more intimately with the plants, you’re not alone. Across the country, people gather each year in celebration of herbal wisdom, earth-based living, and the joy of community. Whether you’re seeking practical medicine-making skills, ancient traditions, or simply the beauty of sitting in circle with others who love plants as much as you do, there’s a gathering waiting for you.

We’ve rounded up some of the incredible herbal conferences, women’s gatherings, and folk festivals that happen across the US. Each offers something unique—an opportunity to learn, connect, and weave yourself into the living tradition of plant medicine.

Herbal Conferences

• Florida Herbal Conference — DeLeon Springs, FL — Feb 28–Mar 2, 2025
  A lakeside camping experience infused with Southeastern plant knowledge, yoga, and music. A beautiful way to connect with the herbs of the region while soaking in Florida’s natural beauty.
  Website: https://www.floridaherbalconference.org/
• Good Medicine Confluence — Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú, NM — 2025 Dates: TBA
  An eclectic and creative convergence of plantfolk, healers, and seekers. Known for its masquerade ball, kids’ village, and magical mix of traditions, this is more than a conference—it’s a celebration
  Website: https://www.goodmedicineconfluence.com/
• Great Lakes Herb Faire — Chelsea, MI — Sept 5–7, 2025
  This camp-style event includes herb walks, medicine-making, kid camp, music, and community fires. It’s as much a festival as it is a conference, with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
  Website: https://www.greatlakesherbfaire.org/
• Herb Society of America – Mid-Atlantic District Gathering — Leesburg & Upperville, VA — Sept 5–7, 2025
  Tours, lectures, and connection within the larger Herb Society community. Great for those seeking a more formal yet warm herbal gathering.
  Website: https://www.herbsociety.org/news-events/mid-atlantic-district-gathering-2025.html
• Herbstalk — Somerville, MA — June 7–8, 2025
  This urban herbal festival brings plant magic right into the city. With dozens of classes and a bustling marketplace, Herbstalk is perfect for those in New England seeking community close to home.
  Website: https://www.herbstalk.org/herbstalk-2025.html
• International Herb Symposium (IHS) — Norton, MA — Sept 12–14, 2025
  A global gathering founded by Rosemary Gladstar, IHS is known for its wide embrace of herbal traditions from around the world. With 100+ classes and an online option, this is where the herbal community truly comes together.
• Website: https://www.internationalherbsymposium.com
• Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium — Lake Junaluska, NC — May 30–June 2, 2025
  Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this symposium blends clinical herbal tracks with herb walks and hands-on classes. Perfect for practitioners seeking CE credits or anyone craving Appalachian herbal wisdom. Deep clinical tracks + herb walks in the Blue Ridge; CE available.
  Website: https://www.botanicalmedicine.org/medicines-from-the-earth-herb-symposium-2025
• Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference — Almond, WI — May 30–June 1, 2025
  A women-centered gathering in the forests of Wisconsin, this conference blends plant medicine with earth skills, storytelling, ceremony, and family programming. A true weaving of women’s wisdom.
  Website: https://midwestwomensherbal.com/conference
• Northwest Herb Symposium — Whidbey Island, WA — Aug 22–25, 2025
  Annual Whidbey Island weekend with classes, plant walks, and coastal camping vibes.
  Website: https://www.nwherbsymposium.com
• Northwest Herbal Fair — Deming, WA (Lookout Arts Quarry) — Aug 15–17, 2025
  One of the longest-running herbal gatherings in the country, this fair is known for its grassroots, family-friendly feel. Expect camping, live music, a vibrant market, and an abundance of plant wisdom.
  Website: https://northwestherbalfair.com
• Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine — Online — Mar 28–30, 2025
  This long-standing conference has a clinical focus, with evidence-based presentations and case studies. An excellent choice for practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge from the comfort of home. Evidence-informed clinical focus, case studies, and CE credits—fully virtual this year.
  Website: https://www.botanicalmedicine.org/swcbm-2025
• Wild Herb Weekend (NC Herb Association) — Valle Crucis, NC — July 25–27, 2025
  A cozy, intimate weekend gathering with herb walks, medicine-making workshops, and a welcoming community spirit. Intimate, hands-on weekend of walks, medicine-making, and community.
  Website: https://www.ncherbassociation.org/wild-herb-weekend-2025

Which Gathering Calls to You?

Whether it’s the intimacy of a women’s circle, the grassroots joy of a folk festival, or the expansive reach of an international symposium, these gatherings are opportunities to root more deeply into the web of herbal community. Perhaps you’ll find yourself singing around a fire, learning from a new teacher, or finally feeling at home among people who share your plant-loving heart.

Have you attended any of these conferences or gatherings? Which ones are on your wish list? Share in the comments—we’d love to build a collective list of where the plants are calling us all this year.