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. 8 – 12
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 Sheep ranch stories including rancher Henry Echeverry, a performance by the Oinkari Basque dancers on Saturday and a big sheep parade down the main street of Ketchum on Sunday.
See the website for different event locations

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

Sunday, Oct. 12
44th Annual Las Vegas Basque Festival
Blue Diamond, Nev.
11 a.m. Mass in Basque with Aita Egiguren
The club is seeking a dance group for the festival.
Lunch: Basque paella, ribs, salad, chorizo and dessert. The meal is $25 per person, $15 for kids 12 & under. Bring your own refreshments
RSVP for head count by Sept. 27 to Amaya at [email protected]
Group Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
6375 Hwy 159
Blue Diamond

Sunday, Oct. 12
Basque Cultural Day – Postponed until 2026
San Francisco, Calif.

Thursday, Oct. 23
Candlelight Tour of the Cyrus Jacobs Uberuaga Boardinghouse
Boise, Idaho
6 p.m. Old-time photo opportunity and refreshments. Basque and old-time costumes encouraged.
7 p.m. Special evening tours of the historic Cyrus Jacobs Uberuaga Boardinghouse by candlelight
No cost, free to the public.
Basque Museum
601 W. Grove St.
Boise, Idaho

Oct 12 –

Sunday, Oct. 26
North American Memorial Mass
South San Francisco
10 a.m. Memorial Mass with Aita Antton Egiguren to honor Basques who have passed away in the past year.
Including Elgarrekin Choir and Zazpiak Bat Dancers
12:30 p.m. Lunch to follow. Reservations due by Oct. 23 (650) 583-8091
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
South San Francisco

Tuesday, Oct. 28
Chorizo Drive Thru
Los Banos, Calif.
Chorizo dinner for two $30. Basque chorizos, rolls, beans, salad & cheese
Order your chorizo dinner ahead and pick it up
Contact a Los Banos Basque Club board member for tickets
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Pick-up
Los Banos D.E.S. Hall
1155 I St.
Los Banos

Saturday, Nov. 1
Baztan Reunion
Bakersfield, Calif.
Lunch to gather with people from Baztan Valley region in Nafarroa
12 p.m. Cocktails
1 p.m. Lunch. Menu: Croquetas de jamon, vermicelli soup, salad, NY steak served with piquillo peppers, French fries, Manchego cheese with membrillo and walnuts, arroz con leche
Tickets $75
Reserve by Oct. 18 – Maite at [email protected] or (909) 240-5159 or Idoya at [email protected] or (415) 999-4007
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

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

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

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.

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