Taquitock Festival

November 7, 2026 • Jamestown Settlement

An Indigenous woman dancing in regalia

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.

The Taquitock Festival is included with admission to Jamestown Settlement.

Schedule at a glance

On the Lawn
In the Theater


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.

The deadline to submit applications is October 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT.


About Jamestown Settlement

Jamestown Settlement logoOpen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days), Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 just southwest of Williamsburg. The museum features expansive exhibition galleries and films that connect visitors with the lives of the Powhatan, English and West Central African cultures that converged at 17th-century Jamestown. Outdoor living-history areas feature historical interpretation in re-creations of Paspahegh Town, 1607 English ships and a colonial fort.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information.