Annual Elko National Basque Festival

Get ready to eat, drink, and be Basque with us The 61st Annual National Basque Festival is just around the corner and we can't wait to celebrate with YOU!

- Indulge in mouthwatering Basque food
- Be mesmerized by traditional dance performances
- Witness exciting rural sports exhibitions
- Sip on ice-cold drinks
- Reconnect with old friends and make new ones

Schedule of Events:

9:00 am: Handball At Elko City Park
Last Games Played For The Weekend

10:00 am: Bread Contest At Elko Basque House
Enter In Your Best Home Baked Sheepherder's Bread At A Chance To Win

11:00 am: Mass At Elko Basque House
Full Catholic Mass In English And Basque

12:00 pm: Picnic Lunch At Elko Basque House
$25 Per Plate. Full Meal With Beef, Lamb, Pork, Beans,
Paella, Salad, Wine and More!

1:00 pm: Performances and Contests At Elko Basque House
Dance performances, rural sport exhibitions, and relay. Jota, bota, weight carry and irrintzi contests - register at stage.