BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Generations of families gathered Wednesday night for the annual Basque Crawl, a decades-old tradition that has become one of the busiest nights of the year for Basque restaurants.

Christiane Camou, third-generation owner of Wool Growers, said people plan months ahead to secure their spot at this cherished event.

"I have some people will call me months in advance to make sure they get their reservation at the time slot they want, you know, especially if they're in a big group," Camou said.

The Basque Crawl began decades ago when college students returned home for Thanksgiving and wanted to visit traditional Basque establishments. What started as a small gathering has evolved into a large, multi-generational celebration that draws families from across the regi

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