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2026 Kern County Basque Picnic

May 23 - May 24

Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:00 a.m. – Mus Tournament ($40 per player- includes lunch)        

 1st Place Team – $500

                        2nd Place Team – $250                         

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.- Lunch: Barbeque Chicken Lunch: Adults: $25     Children: $20     

2:00 p.m. – Local Handball Games

4:30 p.m. – Pelotaris from Euskadi

Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:00 a.m. – Park opens

10:00 a.m. – Mass by Aita Antton Egiguren OFM & Deacon Fred Ansolabehere with

                           KCBC Klika and Choir
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – BBQ Lamb Lunch – Adults: $40; Honorary Members: $35; Children 12 & under: $25

2:30 p.m. – Performances by KCBC Dance Groups and Klika

5:00 p.m. – Lukainka/Ham & Cheese Sandwiches – $14
5:00 p.m. – Pelota/Handball game – Pelotaris from Euskadi
7:00 p.m. – Dance by Luhartz from Euskadi

8:30 p.m. – Drawing – $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20

  • 1st Place Prize – $1000 cash
  • 2nd Place Prize – $500 cash
  • 3rd Place Prize – $250 cash           

Monday, May 25, 2026

  • Basque Breakfast at Wool Growers

Pelota Players from Euskadi

We are thrilled to announce the pelotaris (handball players) from Euskadi for the pelota games on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th.

• Javier Oscoz

• Hegoi Txoperena

• Aitor Alduntzin

• Unax Apeztegia

 

We would like to thank Fernando Goñi with the Federación Navarra de Pelota Vasca for organizing an incredible group of athletes again this year. Don’t miss the action and competition!

Details

  • Start: May 23
  • End: May 24