Update 12:10 p.m.: As Hurricane Harvey howls toward the Texas coast, Vice President Mike Pence has canceled his visit to Attorney General Adam Laxalt's third annual Basque Fry-- a major Republican fundraiser that typically attracts big-name speakers.

Pence's logistics spokesperson confirmed Pence will not be arriving in Reno on Saturday morning as scheduled. The Nevada Air National Guard also confirmed they are no longer preparing for Pence's arrival.

Pence was scheduled to speak at the Basque Fry and also headline a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei at an undisclosed private home at Lake Tahoe on Saturday.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who was also scheduled to speak at Basque Fry has also canceled, the event organizer confirmed.

Laxalt issued a written statement Friday afternoon saying "they are each making the correct and best decision" and he "fully support(s) them both."

“Today, I have been in communication with the Vice President’s staff, as well as with Senator Ted Cruz," Laxalt said in a written statement. "We spoke about Hurricane Harvey and the catastrophic effects it could have on Senator Cruz’s home state of Texas. Together, the Vice President and Senator Cruz have decided it would be most appropriate to cancel their trip to Nevada and focus their time and attention on the people affected by this storm."

Laxalt said the event "will go on" and will include remarks from American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei.

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While Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt's third annual Basque Fry will bring in big GOP guests, the event is also expected to attract a slew of protesters to the Corley Ranch in Gardnerville Saturday morning.

The Basque Fry - an event put on by Mornings In Nevada PAC - is based on traditional events that Laxalt's grandfather, former U.S. Sen. Paul Laxalt, held in Washington D.C. The traditional "Basque Fry" events still come with a course of lamb fries - deep fried lamb testicles.

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This year's event will also feature New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, U.S. Rep Mark Amodei and American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp.

The special guests' speeches will stay under wraps until Saturday, but historically, the event has been an opportunity to tout GOP gains and line up behind Republican leaders. Last year, four Republican presidential candidates spoke at the event, each mentioning the need for Republicans to beat Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

This year, the fundraiser for conservative causes is also attracting a different crowd: protesters.

The Northern Nevada Working Families Party, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Action Fund and other organizations are planning to protest the event. Organizers expect between 50 and 100 protesters will attend.

Northern Nevada Working Families Party Co-Chair Autumn Zemke said they will be protesting to "send a clear and concise message that Nevada rejects Trump and his administration."

Bob Fulkerson, state director and co-founder of PLAN said, "We've got to show that these are not normal times."

"It's not normal for a president to boost white nationalism," he said.

"This whole gathering creates normalcy and creates a baseline for what's acceptable. It's really important for us to get out there and show that this behavior is not acceptable."

If you want to go

What: Third Annual Basque Fry

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26

Where: Corley Ranch, 859 U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville, Nev.

Cost: Tickets cost $55, kids under 7 are free

Featured speakers include U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, U.S. Sen.Ted Cruz and American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp

For more details, visit www.morninginnevadapac.org