Basque Calendar of Events

Top Basque events in the U.S.

The calendar is updated continually as information becomes available. The most information is available closest to the date of the event.

To have your event listed or to help us update our information, e-mail Euskal Kazeta at [email protected].

Oct. 30 – Nov. 20
Basque Museum Food Drive
Boise, Idaho
The Basque Museum is sponsoring a food drive for families in need in partnership with Idaho Food Bank
Items may be dropped off anytime during regular business hours
The shelf-stable items most needed are proteins, canned vegetables, grains, canned fruits, pantry staples, and even some basic necessities like soap and laundry detergent.
Bring in a donation and get a voucher for $1 off of museum admission
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Basque Museum
611 Grove St.
Boise

Saturday, Nov. 1 – Sold out
Baztan Reunion
Bakersfield, Calif.
Lunch to gather with people from Baztan Valley region in Nafarroa
Wool Growers Restaurant
620 E. 19th St.
Bakersfield

Sunday, Nov. 2
Omenaldia Memorial Mass
Boise, Idaho
2 p.m. The Basque community in the Treasure Valley gathers together to remember loved ones that have passed away in the previous year.
If you would like to remember someone that has passed away since last October, please contact the Basque Museum at (208) 343-2671.
There will be a potluck after mass, so guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Drinks, plates, utensils, and napkins will be provided.
Co-sponsored by Artzai Ona Basque Catholic Community, the Basque Museum, Biotzetik Basque Choir and the Oinkari Basque Dancers.
Risen Christ Catholic Church
11511 W. Lake Hazel Rd.
Boise, ID 83709

Sunday, Nov. 9
Esker Onezko Eguna – Thanksgiving Dinner
South San Francisco
Luncheon, Women’s Club Raffle and Scholarship Winners
Members 62 and older are free
Deadline for Reservations Nov. 2 – (650) 204-1489 or [email protected]
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
South San Francisco

Tuesday, Nov. 11
Basque Film Series: Bidean Jarraituz (Following the Path)
San Francisco
6 p.m. at the Roxie – $15
Seating is limited. Buy tickets
Roxie Theater
3125 16th St.
San Francisco

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Pala Showdown San Francisco vs. St. Pierre & Miquelon
South San Francisco
5 p.m. Games with Pala players from the Basque community of St. Pierre & Miquelon, a piece of France in Canada – free admission
7 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner – $40. Reservations due by Nov. 5
To reserve your spot for dinner, text or call Tony Huarte at (415) 535-9959 or email [email protected]

Saturday, Nov. 15
Txotx – Oinkari Sagardotegi
Boise, Idaho
5:30 p.m. Doors open
7 p.m. Traditional Sagardotegi (Ciderhouse) Dinner and fundraiser for Oinkari Dancers
Silent auction included
Must be 21 and over to participate.
Tickets available now. $75 or $750 for a table
Basque Center
601 Grove St.
Boise, Idaho

Saturday, Nov. 15
2025 NABO Pala Finals
Boise, Idaho
9 a.m. Teams from Boise, San Francisco and Chino, Calif. will compete in annual finals of the North American Basque Organizations.
For the first time ever, a men’s and women’s team from the St. Pierre and Miquelon Basque community will compete.
At the historic (1914) Anduiza Fronton
611 W. Grove St.
Boise

Sunday, November 23
Mus Madness
South San Francisco
A day of Mus, fun, and community
9 a.m. Adult Tournament: $20 per player
Lessons and youth events in the afternoon.
BCC Lunch – contact by Nov. 2 for reservations
Contact Annmarie (Goyhenetche) Sullivan via text or calling (650) 575-2583 or email [email protected]
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
South San Francisco

Sunday, Dec. 7
Basque Winter Market
Boise, Idaho
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food, Drink, Vendors and Entertainment
Market co-sponsored by the Basque Museum and Basque Center
Basque Block
600 block of Grove Street

Saturday, Dec. 20
Sheepherder’s Ball and Lamb Auction
Boise, Idaho

Wednesday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Gala
South San Francisco, Calif
6 p.m. Cocktails – 7 p.m. Dinner
Evening Dance
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 & 15, 2026
4th Anniversary Weekend Celebration
South San Francisco, Calif.
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday Basque Celebration
San Francisco, Calif.
9 a.m. Mass
After Mass – Croissants and Hot Chocolate in the Church Hall
Notre Dame des Victoires Church, 566 Bush St., San Francisco
Afterwards
Pilota games and Lunch
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
South San Francisco

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Fresno Basque Festival
Caruthers, Calif.

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Basque Breakfast
Fresno. Calif.
Santa Fe Restaurant
3110 N. Maroa Ave. at corner with Shields
Fresno 93704

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Los Banos Picnic
Los Banos, Calif.
9 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Volunteers wanted. Contact Ross Urrutia (209) 777-8698.
Los Banos Fairgrounds
403 F St.

Saturday May 23 & Sunday, May 24, 2026
Kern County Basque Festival
Bakersfield, Calif.
Kern County Basque Club
2301 S. Union Ave.

Monday May 25, 2026
Basque breakfast
Bakersfield, Calif.
8 a.m. through the afternoon
Woolgrowers Restaurant
620 East 19th St.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
San Francisco Picnic
Penngrove, Calif.

Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, 2026
45th Annual Winnemucca Basque Festival
Winnemucca, Nev.
Parade
Festival at Nixon Park
50 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

Saturday and Sunday July 4-5, 2026
61th Annual National Basque Festival
Elko, Nev.
All events at Elko Clubhouse unless noted
Elko Basque Clubhouse
1601 Flagview Dr.

Sunday July 5, 2026
80th Annual Southern California Basque Club Festival and summer NABO Convention
Chino, Calif.
Chino Fairgrounds
5410 Edison Ave.

Saturday July 18. 2026
Annual Reno Basque Festival
Reno, Nevada
Games, Performances, Music and Food

Sunday, July 19, 2026
43rd Annual Gooding Basque Picnic
Gooding, Idaho
Gooding Basque Center
Corner of Highways 46 and 26

Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2
San Inazio festival
Boise, Idaho

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Summer Picnic
Battle Mountain, Nev.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Gardnerville Basque Picnic and Kantari Eguna
Gardnerville, Nev.
See link for more info

Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Basque Breakfast
Gardnerville, Nev.
JT’s hosts a Basque Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon.
Chorizo, blood sausage, ham, fried eggs or potato omelet and more!
JT’s Bar and Restaurant
1426 U.S. Hwy 395 N.
Gardnerville 89410

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Big Horn Basque Club Annual Picnic
Buffalo, Wyoming
Arena, Johnson County Fairgrounds

Saturday, August 16, 2026
Summer Picnic
Portland, Oregon
The event will be held at the home of a club member.
Please email for further information

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2026
Basque Museum Winefest Fundraiser
Boise, Idaho
Basque Block
600 block of Grove Street

Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2026
Udako Besta – Summer Party
South San Francisco, Calif.
Two days of food, dance, handball and more
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026
Chino Basque Festival
Chino, Calif.
Lamb Barbecue Lunch
Evening Dance
Chino Fairgrounds
5410 Edison Ave.
Chino, Calif.

Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Basque Breakfast
Chino, Calif.
Call (909) 628-9014 for a reservation
Centro Basco Restaurant
13432 Central Ave.
Chino, Calif.

Oct. 7-11, 2026
Trailing of the Sheep Festival
Sun Valley, Idaho
A fun event that aims to preserve the culture and history of sheepherding in Idaho and the West
Events include  Oinkari Basque dancers and a big sheep parade down the main street of Ketchum
See the website for different event locations

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
22nd Annual Rocklin Basque Club Besta
Lincoln, Calif.
McBean Hall
65 McBean Park Dr.
Lincoln, Calif.

Weekly Basque Mass online
Aita Antton Egiguren is posting masses and prayer sessions regularly on Facebook, via his Artzai Ona Basque Catholic Facebook page