In the festival eagle training Kazakh nomads celebrate their heritage and compete to catch small animals such as foxes and hares with specially trained golden eagles, showing off the skills both of the birds and their trainers. Prizes are awarded for speed, agility and accuracy, as well as for the best traditional dress and groomed horses. The festival incorporate an opening ceremony, parade, cultural exhibitions, demonstrations and handcrafts at the venue. Horse racing, Uriankhai archery and the highly entertaining Bushkashi – goat skin tug of war on horseback. Folk Kazakh performance will be held at the venue.