🐂 Yak Festival | Central Mongolia
Join local herders in a joyful celebration of yak culture, featuring races, games, crafts, and the warm community spirit of Mongolia’s highlands.
Venture into Mongolia’s central highlands for the Yak Festival, a vibrant celebration of herding culture and the central role of yaks in nomadic life. This festival brings together local families, herders, and communities to honor these remarkable animals that sustain life in the harsh northern landscapes.
During the festival, you’ll witness yak parades, herding demonstrations, and cultural performances, and have the chance to interact with local herders, hear their stories, and learn about daily life on the steppe. From children playing around the festival grounds to traditional music filling the air, the festival captures the energy, resilience, and spirit of northern Mongolia.
This is more than a festival—it’s an intimate, unforgettable experience that connects you to nomadic traditions, local communities, and a way of life deeply tied to the land and its animals. Every moment among the herders and their yaks becomes a memory you’ll carry long after you leave.
📅 When: July 23rd, 2026.
📍 Where: Northern Mongolia
Join us to celebrate Mongolia’s herding culture and experience a festival that blends tradition, community, and the enduring bond between people and animals.