73rd Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is Sept. 27-28

By Community Member | August 7, 2025 9:47 pm

The 73rd rendition of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow is returning to the Charles City County.

The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will join Native American friends and visitors from all over the country when they gather for the 73rd annual Chickahominy Fall Festival and Pow-Wow on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, located at 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA, in Charles City.

Grounds will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday with grand entry commencing at 12 p.m., and will re-open on Sunday 11 a.m. with grand entry beginning at 1 p.m.

The Festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers, and cultural demonstrations. United States Armed Forces Veterans will be honored each day. Vendors will have traditional Native American items for sale that include jewelry, pottery, beadwork, and more from around the United States.

Keith Colston of the Tuscarora/Lumbee tribe will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Host Drum is Lone Eagle Singers from Charles City. Chris Fortune of the Rappahannock will be the Arena Director. Keenan Stewart of the Chickahominy will be the Head Male Dancer, and Morgan Richardson of the Chickahominy will serve as Head Female Dancer. VEVITA Honor Color Guard of Washington D.C. will serve as Color Guard.

The festival is open to the public. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the gate. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, but personal canopies are prohibited. Pow-Wow etiquette will be followed. No alcohol, drugs, or pets are permitted on the Pow-Wow grounds. Cash is required for food or drink purchases.

For more information and directions to the grounds, please visit www.chickahominytribe.org or call organizers at (804) 829-2027.