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Elko, NV.  The Elko Basque club will celebrate its 50^th National Basque Festival this weekend along with hosting the annual NABO convention. This is the program of activities:

Friday July 5th/Ostirala 5an Uztaila

-8: 30 a.m. - N.A.B.O Biltzara II/N.A.B.O. Convention Meeting (Location is at the Great Basin College Campus in the Greenhaw Technical Arts building Room 130)
-1:00 p.m. – N.A.B.O. Junior Mus Tournament – Elko Basque Clubhouse (For kids ages 13 to 17 (11 or 12 can play in some cases).
-6:00 p.m. – Kickoff/Txupinazua- Fronton. Dancing by the Elko Ariñak dancers, Basque sport exhibition of weight lifting and wood chopping, and handball games. Stay for exceptional food, drink, bounce house and the North American Basque Organizations Txerriki contest, a celebration of all things pork! And much, much more to start a Basque-filled weekend!

Saturday July 6th/Laurunbata 6an Uztaila

-7:00 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk – Eusko Etxea – Elko Basque Clubhouse ($20 participation fee and you get a t-shirt.  Registration is at 6:15 a.m. Race starts at 7:00 a.m.)
-8:00 a.m. – Golf Tournament – Ruby View Golf Course (Registration is at 7:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.).
-10:00 a.m. – Parade – Downtown Elko - Starting at the Crystal Theater on Commercial Street, continuing through Downtown Elko down Idaho Street, ending at the Elko County Fairgrounds.
-1:00 p.m. - Games & Dancing – Elko County Fairgrounds ($10 Adults; $5 Children 12 & Under. Featuring the following dance groups: Elko Ariñak, Utah'ko Triskalariak, Reno Zazpiak Bat, Boise Oinkari, Gauden Bat from Chino, CA, Zazpiak-Bat from San Francisco, CA, Watch traditional Basque rural sports featuring weightlifting, wood chopping, weight carrying, bale toss, tug of war, and more!
-9 p.m. – Dance - Eusko Etxea - Elko Basque Clubhouse ($12 Admission -Dance - featuring Boise's Amuma Says No; come enjoy a fun filled evening of dancing, catching up with old friends and making new ones)

Sunday July 7th /Igandea 7an Uztaila

-10:30 a.m. – Sheepherder’s Bread Contest – Auction to be held after Mass.
-11:00 a.m. - Catholic Mas.
-12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Basque Picnic ($18 Adults & Seniors; $10 12 and Under) Menu: Beef Tri-Tip, Lamb Stew, Basque Beans, Salad, Paella, French Bread, Dessert, Wine, and Coffee.
-1:30 p.m. – Dance Performances & Basque Sport Exhibitions.
-4:00 p.m. – Jota and Irrintzi Contest