Taquitock Festival on November 7, 2026 at Jamestown Settlement
Taquitock Festival on November 7, 2026 at Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown Settlement presents the Taquitock Festival in partnership with the 11 state and federally recognized Virginia Indian Tribes on November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with music, dance, games, art and films that celebrate Virginia Indigenous history and culture.
Callling Indigenous Artists!! Apply for booth space
Indigenous artists are encouraged to apply for booth space at the Taquitock Festival to display and sell their artwork. Artists working in all media may apply. Jamestown Settlement is working with artists from the eleven Virginia Indian Tribes, in a celebration of music, dance, games, and art that honors Indigenous history and culture. Selected artists will be given a 10×10 space to display their art. The art being sold and displayed must be at least 90% original art works. Prints of original artworks are acceptable.The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT. Apply Here
The Taquitock Festival is included with admission to Jamestown Settlement.
Schedule at a glance
On the Lawn
TAQUITOCK FESTIVAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
(weather permitting)Approximate Time Location Description 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Mall Artist and Demonstration Booths
Stroll among the booths to see original Indigenous artworks and demonstrations of arts and crafts.10 a.m. The Mall Dancing and Drumming
Dancers share the rich cultural heritage of their nations through dance demonstrations.11 a.m. & 12 p.m. Gazebo Storytelling
Come hear traditional tales from native storytellers.1 p.m. The Mall Dancing and Drumming
Dancers share the rich cultural heritage of their nations through dance demonstrations.2 & 3 p.m. Gazebo Storytelling
Come hear traditional tales from native storytellers.
In the Theater
TAQUITOCK FESTIVAL – INDOOR ACTIVITIES Approximate Time Location Description 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Robins Foundation Theater Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival Sponsored Documentaries
A special screening of films told from an Indigenous lens. The stories help reframe the Native experience through film by telling multifaceted and nuanced stories of indigenous history, culture and life in order to open conversations, dispel stereotypes and raise awareness of Indigenous characters.4 p.m. Robins Foundation Theater Tribal Leadership Panel Discussion
Leaders from represented tribes discuss issue important to Indigenous communities.
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