The Las Vegas Basque festival is known for its wonderful food — paella, barbecued lamb and a delicious salad are always on the menu. Their chorizos are to die for, and their homemade sangria or picon punch are a great addition to the afternoon. This year’s festival on Sunday, Oct. 7 was held outside the Club Fortune Casino in Henderson, [...]

The popular celebration doesn’t disappoint the hundreds who came from all over the West

The oil paintings of Bob Ithurralde, who became an artist later in life, feature Basque themes.

Basque festivals are popular — everyone enjoys them, especially the food. Here are a few videos inspired by recent festivals — and the summer festival season has barely started. Video producer Jean Paul Barthe gives a glimpse of the San Francisco Basque Club picnic June 3.

Read what people had to say about the Bakersfield Basque picnic.

View 2012 Basque Summer Festivals in the U.S. in a larger map The Basque festival season has begun, offering up great opportunities to soak up unique cultural experiences across the United States. Basque immigrants have left their footprints in communities from Boise, ID, Seattle, WA, Chino, CA to Portsmouth, RI and New York City. Each has an annual festival sponsored [...]

The Lagun Onak Basque Club was founded by pilotaris who came to Vegas years ago to play jai-alai

View 2011 Basque Summer Festivals in the U.S. in a larger map The onset of spring and summer means lively and colorful Basque festivals from San Francisco to Rhode Island. Some of these celebrations, such as the Kern County Basque Club festival held during the Memorial Day weekend in Bakersfield, typically attract thousands of visitors who feast on hearty Basque [...]

For 100 years, the Star Hotel has been an anchor of Elko’s rich and colorful Basque history.

They prepared for rain at the Fresno Basque Club festival. But in the end, the weather was great — and so was the party.