The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has announced updated dates for its 2026 Princess Pageants, along with format changes in select districts.
In Districts 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12, crowning ceremonies will be held in place of traditional pageants, while Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 will host traditional pageants.
The schedule is as follows:
Crowning Ceremonies
April 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. — District 5, Stigler
April 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. — District 4, Poteau
April 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. — District 3, Talihina
May 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. — District 12, Coalgate
June 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. — District 8, Hugo
Pageants
April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. — District 6, Wilburton
May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. — District 11, McAlester
May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. — District 10, Atoka
May 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. — District 9, Durant
June 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. — District 2, Hochatown
June 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. — District 1, Idabel
June 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. — District 7, Wright City
Click here for more information regarding the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Princess Pageant program.