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Flyer for the 36th Annual Illinois Deer Classic event in Peoria, Illinois.

Join us for the Illinois Deer Classic, part of the Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic, a premier three-day event in Peoria, Illinois. Celebrate hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions that are cherished by millions of Americans and their families at this exciting gathering, which is also a highlight of the Midwest Hunting Expo and other Sportsman Hunting Expos.

SHOW HOURS & ADMISSION

2027 SHOW HOURS 

Friday: March 12th. 2 PM to 7 PM 

Saturday: March 13th. 10 AM to 7 PM 

Sunday: March 14th. 10 AM to 4 PM 


ADMISSION 

Adult: $15.00 

Youth 10-15: $10.00

 Age 9 & under Free 


Big Buck Contest ADMISSION: 

$25 (Includes 3-day pass)

    2026 FEATURES

    Row of mounted deer heads with large antlers on stands against a dark wall.

    30+ World Record Whitetails Display

    Mounted deer trophies with antlers displayed at an exhibition.

    Big Buck Contest

    Meet TOM "Tombo" Martin From Buck Commander

    MEET KENNETH LANCASTER

    Meet Scot "Bow Boy" Evans From "BowTok"

    Meet & Hang with the Working Class Bowhunter Crew!

    Meet Kyle Heuerman & Some of the Boys with Team Radical!

    Kids Fishing Pond stocked with 1400 BlueGill & Trout

    Illinois Deer Classic 2026 Seminars

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    Illinois Deer Classic: SEMINAR HOSTS

    Mike Roux

    Tom Mesnard

    Man in camouflage with hunting gear in a forest setting.

    Ron Slifer

    Andy Andreas

    Joe Melton

    Joe Melton

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    DIRECTIONS TO THE 2027 Illinois Deer Classic

    March 12-14th 2027 at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline, IL (Quad Cities)

    922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL, USA

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