Date: June 03, 2025
The Chickasaw Nation is hosting a Princess in Training event June 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Chickasaw Capitol Building in Tishomingo.
Young Chickasaw women ages 7-25 can discover what it takes to be a Chickasaw Princess at this special training event. They will review the application details and necessary documents, 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 June 13. Lunch will be provided.
The Chickasaw Nation Princess Pageant crowns the year’s royalty each fall during the Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival. They serve as ambassadors of the Chickasaw Nation and advocate for their community and tribe during their reign.
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.