Greg chats with Chelsea Carmona and Nate Domeneghini about the upcoming Ignite Peoria event, happening this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center! This completely free event, from 9-5, including free parking and is a celebration of Central Illinois’ vibrant creative economy, featuring over 80 vendors across a wide variety of art forms and experiences.

Open to all ages, Ignite Peoria offers something for everyone. Kids can dive into hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and help them explore new interests, while adults will find plenty of opportunities to engage with local creators, entrepreneurs, and performers. From visual arts and live music to dance, cosplay, innovation, and more, there’s no shortage of inspiration.

Chelsea and Nate also share powerful success stories from past participants whose involvement in Ignite Peoria helped launch businesses, grow audiences, or find their creative voice. Plus, Greg checks in with both of them about their personal projects and what they’ve been up to outside of this year’s event.