Ongi Etorri to the Kern County Basque Club's 41st annual Basque Festival.  Preparations are on the way and we will be needing volunteers to help us make this Festival a successful one.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact one of the board members.

There are a block of rooms available at the newly renovated Padre Hotel in downtown Bakersfield.  This historic hotel has 2 great bars and a fabulous restaurant.  The cost is $109 and there are 10 rooms reserved. Be sure to book it before May 14th and ask for the Basque Picnic in order to receive the group rate. Their number is 661-427-4900 or visit the website at http://www.thepadrehotel.com/?gclid=CNCx0ce9ua8CFYYHRQodu2zWjQ

Another hotel is the DoubleTree for $99/night. The phone numbers are 888-779-4694 or 661-323-7111.  Be sure to ask for the Kern County Basque Club rate.  Be sure to book your room by April 24; after this date the price will increase to at least $169/night.  The hotel will block only a limited number of rooms. 

The Sheraton is also offering a competitive room rate of $95/night that must be booked by May 17th.  Contact Jessica at 661-862-7423.  Be sure to mention Basque Festival to get the $95 rate!

There is a city wide event so availabilty for rooms could be limited.  Book your rooms asap.  Hope to see you here!

Picnic Schedule

Saturday, May 25, 2013

8:00 a.m. - Mus Tournament: $35 per player (Lunch included)
     1st Place Team - $500
     2nd Place Team - $250                                

12:30 p.m.- Bacalao & Lomo- $20                           

5:00 p.m. - Pelota/Handball game: Players from Euskadi
    

Sunday, May 26, 2013                          

10:00 a.m. - Mass celebrated by Monsignor Craig Harrison along with the KCBC Klika & Choir

12:00-2:00 p.m.- Lunch: BBQ Lamb   
     Adults - $20    
     KCBC Honorary Members - $12   
     Children 12 & under - $12

2:30 p.m. - KCBC Dance groups & Klika perform 

4:30 p.m. - Lukainka Sandwiches and Ham/Cheese Sandwiches -$7

5:00 p.m. - Pelota/Handball Game: Players from Euskadi 

7:00 p.m. - Dance: Music by the Jean Flesher Band

7:30 p.m.- Drawing: $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20.  Buy your tickets at:Benji's, Wool Growers or at the Basque Festival

                       1st Place Prize: $1000 cash

                       2nd Place Prize: $500 cash

                       3rd Place Prize: $250 cash

There are four players from Euskadi that will be playing handball on Saturday and Sunday.  The players are as follows: 

Aritz Lasa

Aitor Mendizabal III

Inaki Otxandorena

Patxi Ruiz Larramendi