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].

Ongoing through August 2025
Exhibit: The Lonesome Trail: Arboglyphs and Basque Sheepherding in the Far West
Bakersfield, Calif.
Read our story on the exhibit
The exhibit is sponsored by the Historical Research Center in collaboration with the Institute for Basque Studies. Read more about the Institute.
Dezember Reading Room, Walter Stiern Library
Cal State Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Saturday, May 31
Basque Fest
Suffield, Conn.
New England Basque Club annual Festival
1 p.m. More details to come
Photos from past year’s events
Riki Lasa’s Farm
426 So. Grand St.
Suffield, Conn.

Saturday, May 31
Basque Pilota Dinner
South San Francisco, Calif.
6 p.m. Pilota match with players from the Basque Country
Dinner afterwards $45. Reserve by May 25
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
South San Francisco

Sunday, June 8
San Francisco Picnic
Penngrove, Calif.
9 a.m. Gates open
9:45 a.m. Procession followed by Basque Mass, accompanied by the Elgarrekin Basque Choir, Klika and dance groups
11 a.m. Kids Games
12 – 1:30 p.m. Lamb barbecue lunch
2:30 p.m. Afternoon program featuring the Klika, Zazpiak Bat Dance Group, Zazpiak Bat Gaztea Dance Group
4 p.m. Chorizos for sale
Penngrove Park
11800 Main St.
Penngrove, Calif.

Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15
45th Annual Winnemucca Basque Festival
Winnemucca, Nev.
Parade
Festival at Nixon Park
50 W. Winnemucca Blvd.

Saturday, June 21
San Juan Eguna Basque Festival
Homedale, Idaho
The group is seeking volunteers for the event.
Txoko Ona
333 So. Main St.
Homedale, Idaho 83628

Saturday and Sunday July 5-6
61th Annual National Basque Festival
Elko, Nev.
All events at Elko Clubhouse unless noted
Elko Basque Clubhouse
1601 Flagview Dr.

Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6
79th Annual Southern California Basque Club Festival
Chino, Calif.
Chino Fairgrounds
5410 Edison Ave.

Saturday July 19
57th Annual Reno Basque Festival
Reno, Nevada

Saturday, July 19
Annekdotas Concert
South San Francisco
8 p.m. Reggae and punk rock singer Annekdotas sings in Basque and Spanish
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
South San Francisco

Sunday, July 20
43rd Annual Gooding Basque Picnic
Gooding, Idaho
Gooding Basque Center
Corner of Highways 46 and 26

July 29 – August 3
Jaialdi Festival
Boise, Idaho
Read about how to buy events tickets – before it’s too late!
See our latest articles about Jaialdi

Wednesday and Thursday, July 30 & 31
International Symposium on the Basque Diaspora
Boise, Idaho
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zortziak Bat – The Eight Province
Hosted by the Basque Studies Foundation, in partnership with Basque Studies at Boise State University and supported by the Basque Educational Organization, this educational gathering will explore what often has been called “Zortziak Bat,” or the “8th Province,” a reference to the expansion of Zazpiak Bat (“Seven are One”) to include the Basque Diaspora.
The symposium will gather scholars, creators, and cultural experts to examine the vibrant mosaic of Basque identities within diaspora communities.
Evening events will also occur (TBD)
Boise State University
Micron Business and Economics Building (MBEB)
Skaggs Hall and Commons/Classrooms (in same building)
2360 W University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725

Saturday, Aug. 9
Gardnerville Basque Picnic
Gardnerville, Nev.

Saturday, Aug. 9
Summer Picnic
Battle Mountain, Nev.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Basque Museum Winefest Fundraiser
Boise, Idaho
Basque Block
600 block of Grove Street

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

Sunday, Aug. 31
Chino Basque Festival
Chino, Calif.
Saturday11 a.m. Mass with Aita Egiguren
1 p.m. Lamb Barbecue Lunch
3:30 p.m. Dancing with Chino Dancers and Klika
Evening – Lukainka Sandwiches
Dancing with music by Jean Louis Bergara and Beñat Chaubadindeguy from the Basque Country.
Chino Fairgrounds
5410 Edison Ave.
Chino, Calif.

Monday, Sept. 1
Basque Breakfast
Chino, Calif.
Call (909) 628-9014 for a reservation
Centro Basco Restaurant
13432 Central Ave.
Chino, Calif.

Saturday, Oct. 11
21st Annual Rocklin Basque Club Besta and Kantaldia Performances
Lincoln, Calif.
McBean Hall
65 McBean Park Dr.
Lincoln, Calif.

Tuesday, Oct. 21
Chorizo Drive Thru
Los Banos, Calif.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Order your chorizo dinner ahead and pick it up

Sunday, Dec. 7
Basque Winter Market
Boise, Idaho
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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

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

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

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.

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