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The official schedule of events for Jaialdi is:• 5-11 p.m. July 27 and July 28: “Welcome to Jaialdi” events on the Basque Block. Featuring food, drink and strolling musicians. No admission fee.• 7 p.m. July 29: Sports Night, Qwest Arena. $12. Tickets through qwestarenaidaho.com. Three weight lifters from Euskal Herria will be lifting cylinders weighing 250-400 pounds and balls weighing 250 pounds. Three wood choppers from the region will compete against each other, and 20 farm sports competitors will participate in feats of strength such as throwing bales of hay, lifting wagons and carrying milk cans.• Noon-6 p.m. July 30: “Basqueing on the Block,” Basque Block. Featuring food, drink, strolling musicians and a chance to visit with old friends and new acquaintances. No admission fee.• 7 p.m. July 30: “Festa’ra,” Morrison Center on the Boise State University campus. Tickets through idahotickets.com. This performance will feature two dance groups from the Basque Country, the Oinkari Basque Dancers, bertzolariak and an interpretive performance by the Trey McIntyre project.• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 31: “Basqueing at the Fairgrounds,” Expo Idaho. Tickets through idahotickets.com. Saturday’s events will feature more than 36 dance groups from six Western states on two indoor stages. Vendors with unique novelties, souvenirs and clothing will set up shop in the air-conditioned portion of the Expo building. Food and drink will be available, along with sports events near the outdoor fountain. Sheep wagons will be on display.• 7 p.m. July 31: Mass, St. John’s Cathedral. No admission charge. A traditional San Inazio Mass will be celebrated in Basque and will feature the Oñati Dancers, who will perform on the St. John’s altar with the Oinkari Dancers.• 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. July 31: Street Dance, Expo Idaho Fairgrounds. Tickets through idahotickets.com. Featuring music by Amuma Says No and other groups from both the Basque Country and Boise.• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1: “Basqueing at the Fairgrounds,” Expo Idaho. Tickets through idahotickets.com. Featuring more dancing, weight lifting, vendors and food booths.
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