De viernes a domingo, 55 Fiestas Vascas de Elko, este año con Xabi Aburruzaga y Aitor Uribarri comoartistas invitados desde Euskal Herria.
Este es el programa dia a día en inglés:
FRIDAY 6/29/2018 - At the Ormaza Block (located across the street from the Star Hotel);
Come to Ormaza Way to kick off this years’ Basque Festival Festivities!
-Bar opens at 5:00pm
-Enjoy homemade paella $5, and chorizo sandwiches $5.
-Kickoff commences at 6:00pm with Basque dancing, weightlifting & woodchopping exhibitions.
-Special performance by Basque Musicians XABI ABURRUZAGA and AITOR URIBARRI (brought to by Elko Euzkaldunak Club & Basque Museum and Cultural Center).
-Following dance performance & exhibitions, XABI ABURRUZAGA will take you on a Kalejira stopping at various restaurants/bars in the area; playing a few songs at each one. Kickoff on the block wraps up at 8:00 pm but kalejira will be ongoing...
SATURDAY 6/30/2018
-11:00 join us for the annual 4th of July parade. Find your favorite spot along the parade route downtown and enjoy various performances and exhibitions!
-1:00 pm opening ceremonies at the Elko Basque Center: 1601 Flagview Drive, Elko
-Featured performer XABI ABURRUZAGA will be performing at various times through the day. Entrance fee $5.00/Family $10
-The bar will be open and there will also be pallea and chorizo sandwiches ($5)
-Vendors will be on hand selling some great merchandise including shoes and Clothing!
-Enjoy weightlifting exhibitions (with a few surprises) as well as wood chopping. You don’t want to miss this!
-Elko’s very own Ariñak Dancers will perform with Visiting Basque Dancing Groups: Boise Oinkaris and Winnemucca Irrintzi Dancers!
-Music performances by XABI ABURRUZAGA and AITOR URIBARRI.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE ($10 entrance fee):
-9:00 pm to 1:00 a.m (Bar will be open selling soda, water and various wine, Beer and liquors)
-An epic night of featured performers: XABI ABURRUZAGA and AITOR URRIBARRI
-Guest performers: Melodikoa featuring Mercedes Mendive, Ken Harriman, Beau Steward and Janet Iribarne. Special Guest Mark Bolding. Sound provided by Ryan Cassell.
SUNDAY 7/1/2018
Come on back to the Elko Basque Center (1601 Flagview Drive, Elko) for a final full day of dancing and exhibitions!!!
-11:00 Mass with father Anton, Shaela Zaga, Janet Iribarne and Teresa Franzoia
-1:00 Festivities begin! XABI ABURRUZAGA and AITOR URIBARRI will delight you with incredible music to kickoff the Sunday festivities!
•chorizos and paella for sale throughout the day ($5 each)
•Dinner tickets $16 - treat yourself to a magnificent lunch/dinner which includes homemade desserts.
• there will be performances by Boise Oinkaris, Winnemucca Irrintzi and Elko Arińak dancers.
• weightlifting and wood chopping exhibitions (with a few surprises you don’t want to miss).
• vendors on site selling their great merchandise!
• dance and irrintzi competitions!
This whole weekend is a fantastic family friendly event. We are especially excited to bring you featured performers and recording artists XABI ABURRUZAGA and AITOR URIBARRI all the way from the Basque country. They are a phenomenal duo that you won’t want to miss!!!