Udako Besta
End of Summer Festival
Dates: Saturday, August 24 - Sunday, August 25
Location
599 Railroad Ave, South San Francisco, CA
Join Us
Pilota Games & Film - Free Entry
Meals:
Adults - $50 I Under 12 - $15
RSVP and advanced sales are no-longer begin accepted. A limited number of dinner and lunch tickets ($50) will be sold on the day of on August 24th (dinner) and on August 25th (lunch) on a first-come first-serve basis only.
For reservation changes, or cancellations email rsvp@sfbasqueculturalcenter.org.
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY I 7 AM - 2 AM
7:15 AM
MUS REGISTRATION
“SEIAK” 6-WAY MUS
8 AM
MUS TOURNAMENT
2:15 PM
BASQUE FILM
JAINKOAK EZ DIT BARKATZEN
3:30 PM
PILOTA GAMES
6 PM
APERITIFA
7 PM
BBQ STEAK DINNER
9 PM
DANTZALDIA
SUNDAY I 10 AM - 8 PM
9 AM
DROP OFF FOR GATEAU BASQUE CONTEST
10 AM
MASS & PERFORMANCES
12 PM
APERITIFA
1 PM
BBQ LAMB LUNCH
4 PM
PILOTA GAMES
7 PM
MOXKOR SALDA
AFTER PARTY GARLIC SOUP
Our Weekend Features
Esku Pilota
French Federation of Basque Handball
& Local Players
Esku Pilota is the classic handball game where players hit the ball with their bare hands. The following Esku Pilota players from the Basque Country will play on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
We’d like to give a big thank you to sponsors, Jean Marc Charritton and Michel Etcheverry, who made it possible for these professional players to play for us.
Left to Right: Luis Sanchez, Pierre Etcheverry, Andoni Iphar, Iker Espinal, Mickael Darmendrail
Saturday, August 24th
3:30 PM Joel Garat & Oier Pastor Vs. Elliot Alfaro & Tony Huarte
4 PM Mickael Darmendrail & Marcos Medina Vs. Oier Pastor & Tony Huarte
5 PM Luis Sanchez-Andoni Iphar Vs. Pierre Etcheverry-Ellande Orhategaray
Music: Band
Jean Louis Bergara and Beñat Chaubadindeguy
These musicians from the Basque Country will perform at Dantzaldia on Saturday night and continue throughout the weekend. Their music will provide the perfect soundtrack for our weekend.
Film, Presentation & Discussion:
Jainkoak ez dit barkatzen
Basque Educational Organization
Jainkoak ez dit barkatzen (God doesn't forgive me - documentary)
Lezo Urreiztieta was a 16th-century pirate, born by mistake in 1907. Risking his life, he saved hundreds of people; he negotiated with foreign governments for a free Basque Country; he managed to slip 17 boats full of weapons into Bilbao during the Civil War; he was on the point of killing Franco… Forty years after his death, the tape recorder of writer Martin Ugalde reveals his incredible story told in the voice of the actual protagonist. Starting with unpublished conversations between the two held from 1975 to 1978, this film sheds light on the testimony of a key character in 20th century Basque history.
Sponsored by the Basque Educational Organization.
Music: Singer
Michel Etcheverry
Renowned Basque singer Michel Etcheverry, sings in Basque, French, and Spanish. Etcheverry, a celebrated artist, has produced 21 popular albums.
Gateau Basque Contest
All entries are welcome (traditional, non traditional, cream filled, jam filled, gluten free, etc) for the second annual Gateau Basque Contest. Entries should be checked in at the Banquet Room stage between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 26. The contest will be decided by a panel of judges, who will evaluate each cake on the following criteria: baking quality, taste and texture of both cake and filling, cohesiveness of flavors, and whether the cake feels, looks and tastes like Gateau Basque. The winner will be announced at noon and will become a judge for the next Gateau Basque contest. For any questions, contact Valerie Arrechea at etcharren@msn.com or 415-859-1154.
Folkloric Performances
Zazpiak Bat Dancers & Klika, Gazteak Dancers, and Elgarrekin Choir
Come watch our local Basque dance group, klika (marching band), and choir perform during and following mass on Sunday morning.
Hotel Information
Sonesta ES Suites - San Francisco Airport San Bruno
1350 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone: (650) 588-0770
1-Bedroom Suite - $159.00 + taxes (includes breakfast)
2-Bedroom Suite - $189.00 + taxes (includes breakfast)
2-Bedroom Trio Suite - $219.00 + taxes (includes breakfast)
Rates subject to 15% hotel tax and $.58 tourism fee. Daily parking fee per vehicle of $10 a day.
Contact the hotel via telephone at (650) 588-0770 and mention the Basque Cultural Center for the special rate. Rooms are limited.
Services and Amenities
Daily Self-Serve Breakfast Buffet
Shuttle Service to and from SFO Airport (with advance
notice to the front desk)
WiFi and local calls
Guest Laundry Facilities (washer and dryer on premises)
Guest Facilities
24-Hour on-site convenience store
Outdoor heated pool and Whirlpool
Fitness Room and Outdoor Sports Court
Guest laundry room (Extra Charge)
Business Center
BBQ Pavilion (2 gas grills and outdoor seating area)
Sonesta ES Suites - San Francisco Airport San Bruno
1350 Huntington Avenue
San Bruno, California 94066
Telelphone: +1 (650) 588-0770
Want to attend virtually?
The Sunday Mass will be livestreamed for those who can’t make it in person. Click the link below to watch live on Sunday, August 25 at 10:00 AM.