Chickasaw Princess Pageant to Take Place Sept. 29

Three talented young ladies are set to be crowned Chickasaw royalty during the 2025-2026 Chickasaw Princess Pageant 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29. The event will be hosted at the Ataloa Theater in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center on the East Central University Campus.

The pageant may be viewed virtually at AnnualMeeting.Chickasaw.net and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheChickasawNation.

Chickasaw Princesses are ambassadors for the Chickasaw Nation and have the honor of serving at tribal events and activities throughout the year. Chickasaw Princesses have a history going back generations within the Chickasaw Nation.

The pageant has three age categories for competing participants. These include Chickasaw Princess (ages 17-25), Chickasaw Jr. Princess (ages 12-16) and Little Miss Chickasaw (ages 7-11).

Participants of the Chickasaw Princess Pageant are judged on interviews, talent, poise, traditional Chickasaw dress, traditional greetings and responses to questions. Winners will receive a crown, sash, trophy and gifts to prepare them for the upcoming year.

The Chickasaw Princess Pageant is a part of the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, a time of reunion, fellowship and cultural renewal. A complete schedule of events and locations is available online at AnnualMeeting.Chickasaw.net. The event schedule is subject to change.

For more information, contact Jalena Walker, princess program manager, at (580) 436-7258.