Everyone loves the Bakersfield festival. Here are four events not to be missed.

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

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.

In Bakersfield, Basque youngsters keep the sport alive at the local court.

Bakersfield Basque Festival 2009 from Euskal Kazeta Basque News on Vimeo.

Basque Handball Players Woo Bakersfield Crowd from Euskal Kazeta Basque News on Vimeo.

Roger Etchevers of Team USA won a bronze medal with a commanding performance Wednesday afternoon in the Basque Pelota competition at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Etchevers, 38, overwhelmed Luis Maidana of Argentina in singles trinkete handball. The score was 15-1 in both matches. With his victory, Etchevers earned the distinction of becoming the first-ever U.S. athlete [...]

The Team USA Basque Pelota squad put on impressive performances Tuesday morning as four different athletes advanced to the gold and bronze medal rounds at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Roberto Huarte will play for the gold medal in 36-meter handball, while brothers Tony and Josetxu Huarte will also play for the gold in 36-meter doubles handball. [...]