Plant Based Peoria Expo

Plant Based Peoria Expo The 4th Annual PBPE is loading🌱
The Plant Based Peoria Expo is a day dedicated to highlighting plant-based/vegan foods, goods, and services.

Get excited for food demonstrations, giveaways, fresh baked desserts, and unique food options🌱

04/28/2026

Thank you so much for having me Darnell Delivers on your podcast!! I had a great time!

This interview was done before the 3rd annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo. This year we will be in a ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

NEW LOCATION- First Federated Church of Peoria's Life Together CenterBr
NEW DATE : AUGUST 15TH
&
NEW VENDORS‼️‼️‼️

Save the date for the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

Head over to the website at www.plantbasedpeoriaexpo.com to sign up to become a vendor or sponsor 🌞

Stay Sweet👋

It's time for another vendor highlight ✨️ This is one of my favorite places to eat AND grocery shop in Galesburg! I am e...
04/12/2026

It's time for another vendor highlight ✨️

This is one of my favorite places to eat AND grocery shop in Galesburg! I am extremely happy to announce that Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli will be returning for the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo 🌿🌿🌿

A message from Cornucopia ⬇️⬇️⬇️
HOW WE STARTED
Cornucopia was founded in the summer of 1989 in a 500 square foot building on Seminary Street. Susan was raising a vegetarian family and was struck by the lack of locally available options. so Cornucopia was born. The store grew and moved across the street, merging with Uncle Billy’s Bakery in 1997.

In 2018, Cornucopia moved to our current location at 176 S Seminary St. The move enabled an even wider selection of products, expansion of the deli, and room for events. In 2020, Hannah, Susan’s daughter, moved back to area to help run the store and in 2023, longtime employee and chef Renu McKee joined the ownership team.

Save the date!
WHEN: AUGUST 15TH
WHERE: First Federated Church of Peoria's Life Together CenterBr

Another vendor highlight will be posted next week!🌿

Take care 👋

Hi Friends!Its time for another vendor highlight!!✨️Meet your host🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats 🍕🍩🍪🧁Riley's Vegan S...
04/09/2026

Hi Friends!

Its time for another vendor highlight!!✨️

Meet your host🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats 🍕🍩🍪🧁

Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats became official back in 2018 when Riley decided to transition her cupcake shop Riley's Cupcake and Coffee Lounge into a fully vegan business👏👏👏 Currently, Riley's is the only 100% dedicated vegan bakery in the city of Peoria. Riley is proud to offer fresh made vegan sweets and eats that tastes exactly like your favorite comfort foods.

Riley now offers cooking classes known as Transition Your Kitchen where you can learn how to make fresh bread, vegan cheeze, and learn about vegan substitutes. Classes can be held individually or in groups.

The idea of the Plant Based Peoria Expo came to mind for the first time in 2020 when Riley and her mom Rachael sat down for dinner and made a joke about how great an event like this could be. It took about 8 months of planning, and finding the perfect location. A small team was created and then came a day to remember. The line was so long for the very first Plant-Based Peoria Expo 🙌 Every year this event continues to grow by connecting our community with businesses in and out of the state to showcase their plant-based creations.

So far we have an incredible line up!
Save the date for the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo happening on August 15th at the First Federated Church of Peoria's Life Together CenterBr !!!

Free entry💸
Plant-Based food all day long🥗
Shop for cruelty free product 🛍
Purchase your new favorite t-shirt 👕
Snag a fresh juice🍹
Grab a slice of cheezecake 🍰
Or savory snack 🍕

We can't wait to welcome everyone back this summer!

Another vendor highlight is coming your way soon!

Take care👋

Hi friends!We had a glitch on the website! This means if you have filled out an application to become a vendor, we may n...
04/02/2026

Hi friends!
We had a glitch on the website! This means if you have filled out an application to become a vendor, we may not have received your information. So sorry for the inconvenience! I am very happy to announce that the problem has been resolved 👏

We are currently accepting vendors for the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo ‼️ Please head over to the website www.plantbasedpeoriaexpo.com and fill out the application 🌿
🍕🍪🍩Food vendors
🍸🍹Drink vendors
🛍Retail vendors

If you or someone you know offers a cruelty free product or service, we would LOVE for you to join us on August 15th! Let's encourage businesses participating in the vegan chef challenge to keep those menu items and bring them to the Plant Based Peoria Expo !!

Another vendor highlight is coming your way tomorrow!!

👋
Riley

It's time for another VENDOR HIGHLIGHT!!!✨️I am very happy to welcome back my good friends Intuition Coffee + Juice 👏👏👏👏...
03/26/2026

It's time for another VENDOR HIGHLIGHT!!!✨️

I am very happy to welcome back my good friends Intuition Coffee + Juice 👏👏👏👏 This will be their 3rd year with us🙌 The overnight oats were a major hit! I can't wait to see what they bring to the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo on August 15th!!!

Fun fact: Intuition Coffee + Juice has carried Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats baked goods since their opening day! It has been a pleasure to work with them🍩🍩🍩🍩

LIKE AND FOLLOW them for updates!

It is time for another VENDOR HIGHLIGHT ✨️I am very excited to welcome back Tadoughs serving Spudnut donuts 🍩 😋 😍 to the...
03/11/2026

It is time for another VENDOR HIGHLIGHT ✨️

I am very excited to welcome back Tadoughs serving Spudnut donuts 🍩 😋 😍 to the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo

Tadoughs served up some incredible vegan apple fritters and fluffy vegan donuts at the last expo they attended. I can't wait to see what they bring this year!! If you love Tadoughs, tell us in the comments which donut is your favorite 🤳⬇️⬇️⬇️ I love the apple fritters👏

Here is a clue for the next vendor highlight:
☕️☕️☕️☕️+ 🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃👀👀👀👀

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It's time for another VENDOR HIGHLIGHT✨️I am very excited to welcome Spooky's Culinary Curiousities to the 4th Annual Pl...
02/25/2026

It's time for another VENDOR HIGHLIGHT✨️

I am very excited to welcome Spooky's Culinary Curiousities to the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Be sure to give them a follow 🤳

Spooky’s Culinary Curiosities began on October 29, 2022, after a trip to Disney Springs (and spending way too much money at Erin McKenna's) inspired Ami Kocher to bring safe, allergy-friendly treats to Peoria for her fellow food allergy warriors. She herself was diagnosed in 2010 as having a non-celiac gluten sensitivity (after inconclusive results) and hasn't intentionally eaten gluten since.

With a full culinary arts degree, hundreds of recipes and endless tweaking later, Spooky’s is now thriving — creating scratch-made, allergy-friendly baked goods with a slightly haunted twist and proving that safe treats can still be wildly delicious.

We can't wait to shop with you Ami!
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Here is a clue for the next vendor:🥔🍩😋⬇️

Let me know in the comments 👉who do you think I will be announcing next 👀‼️

Hi friends! Every few weeks leading up to the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo I will be introducing our new vendors!🎉...
02/06/2026

Hi friends! Every few weeks leading up to the 4th Annual Plant-Based Peoria Expo I will be introducing our new vendors!🎉 Let's show some love for Chef Kendall 👏👏👏 Be sure to like and follow his business page!

Deepseavegan is one of Nashville’s most popular plant-based food concepts, known for its creative “seafood” dishes that even non-vegans rave about.
Currently operating as a pop-up and food truck, while transitioning to Brick and Mortars.
This business is a family-owned, Black-owned venture founded by Kendall Duffie, a PADI certified Divemaster and vegan chef.
His passion for the ocean and plant-based food inspired a menu where every item is made from scratch, 100% plant-based and themed after scuba diving, the beach or the ocean.
www.deepseavegan.com
IG and FB

We are very excited to welcome you to Peoria in August 👋

Follow Plant Based Peoria Expo for updates!

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01/31/2026

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Follow The Plant Powered Initiative 🌿
01/28/2026

Follow The Plant Powered Initiative 🌿

Next Sunday: February 1st Kickstart Your Health – Class 5

We’re heading into Class 5 of the Kickstart Your Health series, and this next session is all about recognizing progress, building confidence, and strengthening consistency.

This is a live virtual class via Zoom, and you can choose to cook along with me or simply watch and learn from home, whatever fits your comfort level.

Each class is $10, and while classes are scheduled for 2 hours, we find that virtual sessions typically run between 1 and 1½ hours, leaving plenty of time for learning, discussion, and practical takeaways without feeling overwhelming.

Class Overview – Week Five
🌱 Refreshing Mint Smoothie
A light, hydrating smoothie with mint, cucumber, and mango—great for digestion, hydration, and clean energy.
🌱 Curried Tomato Lentil Stew
A comforting, fiber- and protein-rich dish using lentils that support heart health and stable blood sugar.
🌱 Brown Basmati Rice
A fragrant whole grain rich in complex carbohydrates and essential minerals, enhanced with toasted spices and no added fats.

If you’re looking for guidance, structure, and encouragement as you begin or continue building healthy habits, this class is a great place to jump in.

Registration link in comments.⬇️⬇️⬇️

Part 2 of the 3rd Annual Plant Based Peoria Expo photos 🌱 Thank you again to all who attended, the small businesses that...
08/07/2025

Part 2 of the 3rd Annual Plant Based Peoria Expo photos 🌱

Thank you again to all who attended, the small businesses that participated, and to the Peoria Civic Center for allowing us to host such a unique event.

I have to give a special shoutout to my cousin Whitney, aka Lettuce 🥬 She did a wonderful job as our MC for the day and everyone loved her outfit!!

Thank you to my team for helping me create a really fun day👏👏👏👏 I appreciate all of you very much.

Stay Sweet

Enjoy the photos 👋

-Riley

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