The Winnemucca Basque Festival returned for its 44th annual event at the Winnemucca Convention Center on June 8-9. Dancers from Battle Mountain Elko, Reno and Boise, Idaho traveled to Winnemucca, as well as performances from the Winnemucca Irrintzi dancers. In addition to great food and dancing, there were various contests, wood chopping, weightlifting and bread auctions as well.