Peoria Fashion Week Academy
PEORIA
FASHION WEEK
PFW 2026 — Thank You Peoria
Fashion Week is a wrap — now the real work begins.
Train. Create. Get discovered.
Summer Competition · May–August 2026
Content Creator Bowl
Citywide Creative Competition
Your City. Your Content. Your Future.
Create. Capture. Collaborate. Compete.
A summer-long competition built for the people who stay behind the camera and in front of it — editing at 2 AM, filming reels, taking photos, making podcasts, streaming, designing, and building culture online.
Registration Opens In
04
Days
07
Hours
13
Min
12
Sec
$5,000 Grand Prize
Teams of up to 10 · All ages welcome
Orientation: May 31 · 5–7 PM
Distillery Labs — Peoria, IL
$100 Team Entry Fee
Categories That Compete
Cinematic videos & photography
Podcasts, streaming & music visuals
Branding, design & fashion content
Viral social media & influencer content
Or something the city has never seen before
How It Works
May: Draft your team & kick off.
June: First creative challenge drops.
July: Business & community spotlight.
August: Playoffs & championship finale.
No AI. No shortcuts. Just creativity.
Registration Opens — May 11
Closes Monday, May 25 at midnight · First challenge drops June 1
Teams of 10
All Ages
Businesses Welcome
Real Prizes
Notify Me When Registration Opens
More info & registration coming soon · @contentcreatorbowl
Now Enrolling
Academy Classes
Hands-on training in sewing, modeling, photography, and production — taught by industry professionals.
Model Code
Adults · Mondays · Starts May 18
Learn More
Stitch & Sew — Adults
Wed & Fri · Starts May 13
Learn More
Stitch & Sew — Youth
Tue & Thu · Starts May 12
Learn More
See All Classes
For Creatives
Join the PFWA
Talent Marketplace
Models, photographers, designers, DJs, stylists, and production teams — build your profile, get discovered, and get booked.
Models
Photographers
Designers
MUA & Hair
DJs
Videographers
Production
What's Next
New Initiatives
Building the future of Midwest fashion — one program at a time.
Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance so every aspiring creative can access professional training regardless of background.
Mentorship Program
One-on-one guidance from industry professionals — models, designers, photographers, and producers.
Community Workshops
Free pop-up workshops throughout the year covering sewing, styling, branding, and portfolio building.
Youth Development
Introducing young creatives ages 13–18 to fashion careers through hands-on academy programs.
"Where Midwest
Meets High Fashion"
Community & Career Tools
Mentorship, scholarships, opportunities & resources
About PFWA
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Peoria Fashion Week Academy is dedicated to fashion education, mentorship, and creative expression in the Midwest. Every class, every event, every program fuels the next generation of creative talent.
Learn More
Free · Pro · Elite
Join the PFWA
Talent Marketplace
Build your profile. Get booked. Grow your career.
Starting free — upgrade to Pro for $9.99/mo.
Membership funds scholarships so more talent can train and access opportunities.
Contact Us
Powered by Vibe Coding at Distillery Labs
PEORIA Fashion Week
April 2-4, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Explore
Academy
Marketplace
Tickets
Community
Organization
Our Mission
Programs
Leadership
Partner With Us
Financials
Contact
(309) 214-4661
thepeoriafashionweek@gmail.com
© 2026 Peoria Fashion Week Academy. All rights reserved.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit