Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria
​At long last, we are able to share the details of our planned events for the upcoming Dan Fogelberg Celebration Weekend 2026, happening April 17 - 18 - 19 in Peoria, IL! All event information is subject to change as the event dates get closer, and all changes will be posted here first before being shared on social media. There's a lot of information to share, and we are excited to have you join us in Peoria for this incredibly special weekend of events to honor Dan!
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Friday, April 17th!
Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria, in partnership with the Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Dan Fogelberg estate, is pleased to annouce an exciting, new exhibit showcasing an array of artifacts from Dan's life and career, many of which have never been seen in a public display before! This exhibit is being offered as one of the many exhibits being staged by the museum in 2026 to celebrate our country's 250th anniversary, honoring Dan Fogelberg for his special contributions to the culture of our nation! Our Friday Night Welcome Party, starting at 7:00 PM in the Peoria Riverfront Museum main lobby, will serve as the Official Grand Opening of this exhibit, giving Fogelberg fans the unique opportunity to see these exhibit items for the first time! Join us for live music, desserts, drinks, and the chance to meet and greet some of the "Friends and Legends" that are joining us for this year's celebration. More details will be added about this event as they become available!
Saturday, April 18th!
Henry Diltz
On Saturday afternoon in the Giant Screen Theater at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, legendary photographer Henry Diltz will offer a specially-curated presentation of his photography of Dan Fogelberg through the years, and will share the stories of their unique and enduring friendship. Henry will offer the same presentation twice, at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, with time after each to meet Henry, buy his books and photographs, and to get items signed. Due to the limited seating in the theater, we will assign you a show time when you purchase tickets, and simply ask that DanFans be repectful of this opportunity and only attend one of the two presentations.
Friends & Legends!
Robert McEntee
Michael Hanna
Mark Andes
Joe Vitale
Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria is proud to present the 2026 Friends and Legends concert, taking place at the 3300 Event Center in Peoria at 7:30 PM! We're bringing Dan's 2002 touring band back together for a very special evening of music and memories, with Robert McEntee on guitar, Michael Hanna on keyboard, Mark Andes on bass, and Joe Vitale on drums. Each of these gentlemen are legends in their own right, and friends of Dan, one and all. Joining them on vocals with be Nashville singer-songwriters, Templeton Thompson and Sam Gay, along with multi-instrumentalist and Peoria native, Tim Harr. There just might be an extra special guest or two joining in the fun, as well, but the evening is sure to be something incredibly special for everyone!
DanFans, this concert is a must attend event, don't miss it!
The Saturday Night After-Concert Sing Along!
Back by popular demand is our after-concert song circle sing along at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette! Starting at approximately 11:00 PM, and likely going until the wee hours of the morning, Fogelberg fans are encouraged to bring their voices and guitars to the Cheminee Ballroom and keep things going after our amazing concert! More details regarding this event will be posted soon or announced at the concert.
Sunday, April 19th!
Details regarding our Sunday events are not yet firmly in place, and will be announced soon!
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