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Jaialdi was originally supposed to be a one-time-only event.
But successes have a way of building upon themselves, and Jaialdi 2025 marks our eighth International Basque Festival.
Jaialdi
Join us July 29 - August 3, 2025
Mark your calendars for the next Jaialdi: July 26-31, 2022.
BASQUE
Sheep Herding is just a small part of the Basque. They were also great boat builders and Whalers.
For a great history of Idaho Basque, you need to stop by the Boise culture center.
and pick up the book An Enduring Legacy by John Bieter & Mark Bieter
An Enduring Legacy is the story of Basque in Idaho
The Basque Center and Museum Located in Boise Idaho.
There you will find out who are the Basque and how did they get to Idaho.
The Center has Events and dinners. Check out these two web sites for Details.
The Basques left their marks in Idaho by tree carvings
There colorful costumes and beautiful dance is one you must see.
Basque from all over even from Spain come to Biggest Basque gathering Jaialdi in 2025
Enduring Legacy by John Bieter
& Mark Bieter
Basque Sheep Wagons
