The Basque cultural center opened January 18, 2003.  They serve dinner the first Friday of every month and invite the public to join them.  The Center boasts a nicely appointed 6400 square foot building available to rent for those special occasions. The goals of the Basque association is to promote the Basque cultural through food, dance, language and a variety of other activities.

The Gooding Basque Association Picnic is held the 3rd Sunday of July at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. Partake in the fine company and delicacies of the Basque. Rich with cultural dancing, weight carrying and lifting contests, categories for men, women and children.