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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.
$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 Now Open
Closes Monday, May 25 at midnight · First challenge drops June 1
Teams of 10
All Ages
Businesses Welcome
Real Prizes
Register Now — $100 Team Entry
Closes May 25 at midnight · @contentcreatorbowl
Showcase Event · Saturday, June 6
Spring Runway Mixer
Curious Baubles · Peoria Heights
Future of Fashion
An evening of runway, music, and Midwest style.
Step into the next chapter of Peoria fashion. A live runway showcase featuring Haus of Runway Models, beats by DJ Divide, and a community-curated celebration of where style is headed next.
Saturday, June 6 · 6:00–10:00 PM
Curious Baubles
1208 E Duryea Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Featuring Haus of Runway Models · DJ Divide
$20 Admission
Runway Show
Live DJ
Future of Fashion
All Ages
Get Tickets — $20 Admission
$20 admission · Hosted by Curious Baubles
Support the Academy · Grant Match Campaign
Give $3. Build the Academy.
Help us raise $400,000 to unlock grant funding for creative education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.
$3 / month pledge
Pledge · Tag 3 · Share
$400,000 grant match goal
Teach the art · Build the skill · Open the door.
Now Enrolling
Academy Classes
Hands-on training in sewing, modeling, photography, and production — taught by industry professionals.
Model Code
Adults · Mondays · Starts May 18
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Stitch & Sew — Adults
Wed & Fri · $25/class · Drop-in
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Stitch & Sew — Youth
Tue & Thu · Starts May 12
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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.
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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
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PEORIA Fashion Week
April 2-4, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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Contact
(309) 214-4661
thepeoriafashionweek@gmail.com
© 2026 Peoria Fashion Week Academy. All rights reserved.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Get Involved
Volunteer Registration
Help make Peoria Fashion Week 2026 unforgettable. Volunteers receive a free event t-shirt and complimentary general admission for the nights they work.
Full Name *
Email *
Phone *
Age *
T-Shirt Size *
Select size
Which nights are you available? *
Night 1 — Thursday, April 2
Night 2 — Friday, April 3
Night 3 — Saturday, April 4
What roles interest you? *
Backstage Support
Front of House / Greeter
Check-In / Registration Desk
Vendor Area Support
Setup & Teardown
Photography / Social Media
General — Wherever Needed
Relevant Experience
Additional Notes
Submit Volunteer Application
By submitting, you agree to Peoria Fashion Week's volunteer terms. Volunteers must be 16 or older. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and GA entry for their scheduled nights.
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