Learn What It Takes to Become a Chickasaw Princess

Date: July 07, 2025

On July 26, the Chickasaw Nation is hosting a Princess in Training event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McSwain Theatre in Ada, Oklahoma.

Young Chickasaw women ages 7-25 can discover what it takes to be a Chickasaw Princess at this charming event. The princesses in training will review application details and eligibility, learn about traditional regalia, discuss pageant tips and tricks, have language lessons and practice interview skills.

Door prize drawings will be available for the first 10 eligible young ladies who register by July 18.

Lunch will be provided.

The Chickasaw Nation Princess Pageant crowns the year’s royalty each fall during the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival.

Age requirements:
•17-25 for Chickasaw Princess
•12-16 for Chickasaw Junior Princess
•7-11 for Little Miss Chickasaw

Each applicant must be a registered citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and at least one-quarter Chickasaw. They must live within the Chickasaw Nation and be currently enrolled in a recognized educational institution or employed in a professional capacity. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

To RSVP, email Markita.Runnels@Chickasaw.net. For more information about the Chickasaw Nation Princess Program, visit Chickasaw.net/Princess or call (580) 272-7258.