New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 5, 2026

Chickahominy Tribe’s 71st annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow

By Andre Jones | September 24, 2023 4:38 pm

Above, Head Female Dancer Alex Fortune (left) of the Chickahominy Tribe and Head Male Dancer Tyler Richardson (right) of the Haliwa-Saponi/Lumbee Tribes make their way around the arena as part of the welcome dance at the 71st annual Chickahominy Indian Tribe Fall Festival and Pow-Wow held Sunday afternoon in Charles City. The annual festival is a celebration of the culture of the tribe, providing education, and information on the importance of sharing their traditions with all people and guests. Below, serving another term as part of the Chickahominy Tribe’s royal court are (l to r) Miss Chickahominy Sara Jefferson, Junior Miss Chickahominy Olivia Adkins, and Little Miss Chickahominy McKinley Johnson.

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