The event was created in 1996 as a national festival. It is conducetd within 7 aroun the official celebration of the city - May 24. It is organized by the Ministry of Culture, National Theatre Centre, Topolovgrad Municipality and the "Cyril and Methodius" community center. Traditionally, the festival involves theater groups from 5 neighboring Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Montenegro, Macedonia), making the event Balkanistic. A jury of professionals in the field of theater choose the winners who are awarded certificates of distinction, prize money and a plaque - the symbol of the festival