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Content Creator Bowl · Postponed

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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.

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2026 Season Recap

Thank You, Peoria

Peoria Fashion Week 2026 — one for the books.

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Honored Guest Host

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J. Alexander Martin

Co-Founder of FUBU

A huge thank-you to J. Alexander Martin for coming out as our guest celebrity host. Having a founding voice of FUBU on the Peoria runway was a defining moment for our community — thank you for the time, the wisdom, and the love.

And a heartfelt thank-you to our Sponsors, Designers, Vendors, Patrons, and Models for making this year one for the books. Your craft, generosity, and energy are what built Peoria Fashion Week 2026 — and what carries us into everything next.

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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.

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Saturday, June 6 · 6:00–10:00 PM

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Curious Baubles 1208 E Duryea Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

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Featuring Haus of Runway Models · DJ Divide

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$20 Admission

Runway Show

Live DJ

Future of Fashion

All Ages

Get Tickets — $20 Admission

$20 admission · Hosted by Curious Baubles

Community Showcase · Friday, June 19

Jubilee Day at the Riverfront

Peoria Riverfront · Juneteenth

Celebrating Black Artistry in Fashion

Heritage. Diversity. Style.

Peoria Fashion Week Academy will be showcasing at Jubilee Day on Friday, June 19 at the Riverfront — representing the diversity of Black artistry in the fashion industry. Join us for a 45-minute showcase celebrating designers, models, and creatives shaping the next chapter of Peoria style.

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Friday, June 19 · 6:00–6:45 PM

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Peoria Riverfront · Jubilee Day Celebration

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Peoria Fashion Week Academy Showcase

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Free & Open to the Public

Juneteenth

Black Artistry

Runway Showcase

Community

Casting Call · Saturday, July 18

Pride Fest Fashion Show

Peoria Riverfront · River City Pride

Bold. Inclusive. Fashion-Forward.

Models & designers wanted — all ages welcome.

Peoria Fashion Week Academy is casting models and designers for the River City Pride Fest fashion show on the Peoria Riverfront. Walk the runway or showcase your designs in an inclusive, bold, fashion-forward celebration of community and identity.

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Saturday, July 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM

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Peoria Riverfront · River City Pride Festival

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Casting models & designers · all ages

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Free Casting · Free Public Show

LGBTQIA+

Runway Casting

Designers Welcome

All Ages

Apply — Models & Designers

Casting via JotForm · In partnership with River City Pride

Programming Update

Content Creator Bowl

Postponed — Relaunching August 2026

The Content Creator Bowl has been postponed. Signup is closed for now and will reopen when the competition relaunches in August 2026. Follow @contentcreatorbowl for the relaunch date.

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.

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$3 / month pledge

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Pledge · Tag 3 · Share

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$400,000 grant match goal

Teach the art · Build the skill · Open the door.

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Now Enrolling

Academy Classes

Hands-on training in sewing, modeling, photography, and production — taught by industry professionals.

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Model Code

Adults · Mondays · Starts May 18

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Stitch & Sew — Adults

Wed & Fri · $25/class · Drop-in

Tue & Thu · Starts May 12

For Creatives

Join the PFWA Talent Marketplace

Models, photographers, designers, DJs, stylists, and production teams — build your profile, get discovered, and get booked.

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MUA & Hair

DJs

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What's Next

New Initiatives

Building the future of Midwest fashion — one program at a time.

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Scholarship Fund

Financial assistance so every aspiring creative can access professional training regardless of background.

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Mentorship Program

One-on-one guidance from industry professionals — models, designers, photographers, and producers.

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Community Workshops

Free pop-up workshops throughout the year covering sewing, styling, branding, and portfolio building.

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Youth Development

Introducing young creatives ages 13–18 to fashion careers through hands-on academy programs.

"Where Midwest Meets High Fashion"

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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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