National Basque Festival
About this event
The National Basque Festival is a cultural festival in Elko, Nevada, at Elko Basque Clubhouse. The 2026 event takes place Jul 3–5, 2026. Nevada's six-decade-strong Basque heritage festival draws thousands to Elko over the Fourth of July weekend. Traditional dancing, woodchopping and rural sports, chorizo and paella feasts, Picon Punch toasts, and a Saturday night dance celebrate the Silver State's enduring Basque ranching culture.
Annual, Independence Day weekend in early July
Location & directions
Elko Basque Clubhouse, 1601 Flagview Drive, Elko, NV 89801
Frequently asked questions
When is National Basque Festival 2026?
National Basque Festival takes place Jul 3–5, 2026 in Elko, Nevada. Annual, Independence Day weekend in early July
Where is National Basque Festival held?
National Basque Festival is held in Elko, Nevada, at Elko Basque Clubhouse, 1601 Flagview Drive, Elko, NV 89801.
What is National Basque Festival?
Nevada's six-decade-strong Basque heritage festival draws thousands to Elko over the Fourth of July weekend.
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