Join The Primal and the world’s top doctors, creators, and health pioneers — Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Berg, Dr. Chaffee, and more — at Meatstock 2026.
The ultimate Carnivore, Keto, and Health convention.
The $1,200 VIP Passes are officially sold out - secure your $375 Weekend Convention Pass while spots remain.
May 2–3, 2026 • 234 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Doors open May 2 at 7:00 AM for registration. Full presentation schedule will be released closer to the event.
May 1 & May 3 • 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Hosted at The Greenbrier Estates Venue, 2855 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg. Access limited to VIP pass holders only.
We strongly suggest staying at nearby hotels within short walking distance of the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Several of these are located right next to the event center. Please note that parking and ride shares are limited in town. If you’re interested in inquiring about reduced hotel rates, please reach out to travel agent, Emily Testa, (518) 763-3263.
Our recommended list of hotels within short walking distance:
Courtyard By Marriott (1 min walk)
Fairfield By Marriott (within 8 min walk)
Holiday Inn Express (1 min walk)
Doubletree Park Vista (Meatstock’s choice pick) but only for those who don’t mind a bit of a hilly hike (within 20 min walk)
The Gillett (1 min walk)
Hampton Inn (within 5 min walk)
Glenstone Lodge (within 5 min walk)
Super 8 (within 5 min walk)
Quality Inn (within 8 min walk)
Sidney James Mountain Lodge (within 8 min walk)
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham (within 5 min walk)
Days Inn and Suites (within 10 min walk)
Riverhouse Inn (within 15 min walk)
The Greystone Lodge on the River (within 15 min walk)
Bearskin Lodge on the River (within 15 min walk)
Greenbrier Campground for tent and RV camping (16 min drive)
We are working on getting meaty food trucks that will be right outside the convention center. There are also plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the convention center. Of course, don’t forget to check out our amazing Meatstock 2026 food vendors where you’ll have access to plenty of packaged food products onsite.
The schedule typically gets released between 4-6 months before the convention. It will be available on this page. Stay tuned!
The closest commercial airport is Tyson Mcghee in Knoxville.
Feel free to dress casually or in formal attire. We encourage people to bring their cowboy gear though! The typical weather for late April/early May can be chilly overnight and hot in the afternoons. We recommend dressing up in semi-formal attire for the VIP Speaker Ball dinners, but it is not required.
The weekend convention will take place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in downtown Gatlinburg. Doors open at 7 AM for registration on May 2nd and 3rd. The convention ends at approximately 5:30 PM on both days. Our cabin retreat runs from April 30 – May 4. Our VIP dinners will be on the May 1st and the 3rd starting at 6:00 PM. The cabin retreat and VIP dinners are nearby and revealed to guests after sign-up.
We do not issue physical tickets. All you have to do is check in at the kiosks upon arrival and you will be given a laminated badge.
The remaining balance after your deposit isn’t due until January 15, 2026. The deposit price is per guest. Each cabin retreat and convention attendee must purchase a ticket.
We do not offer refunds under any circumstances unless the event is canceled by the event organizers. You are free to try and sell your tickets in our Meatstock U.S.A. Facebook group and tickets can be transferred if notice is given to the event organizers. Please contact us when you’re ready to transfer your tickets, and we’ll switch them over.
