Check back soon for 2009 events!
Until then take a look at what happened in 2008
Argentina
The Highland Heritage Society of Buenos Aires and Scotland in Argentina: Burns' Supper
Saturday: 26 January 2008 at 9pm.
Many Scots and their friends will gather to remember the life and works of Scotland's National Bard in a celebration that promises Scottish Country Dancing, singing (Auld Lang Syne), reciting poems (The Selkirk Grace, Address to a Haggis, Scotch Drink) and toasts to the immortal memory of Robert Burns, the land of our ancestors and to the lassies. Homemade haggis and a delicious Atholl Brose will be served. Venue: Club del Progreso Sarmiento 1334 Buenos Aires.
Canada
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Centre for Scottish Studies at the University of Guelph is once again gearing up for the Burns' Supper season in Ontario, Canada.
The week kicks off with a special 'Burns'Day' at the Guelph Civic Museum on January 20th featuring dancing, a talk by PhD student Andrew Hinson, some piping, and of course plenty of haggis. Dr Graeme Morton, Director of the Centre for Scottish Studies, will be speaking on the life of Burns the next day at Victoria Park Seniors Centre (10.30am) in the very Scottish town of Fergus.
St James the Apostle Anglican Church in Guelph holds its third annual Burns' Supper on the evening of January 23rd, featuring speeches, toasts and piping from the Scottish Studies graduate students. While on the 25th the Centre's major collaboration with the Scottish Studies Foundation and the Robert Burns Club of Toronto will be — as ever — a major draw. Held in the sumptuous surroundings of Toronto's Granite Club (think curling!), over 300 will be gathered to enjoy one of the most entertaining Burns Suppers of the season. With free dancing lessons in the weeks prior to the main event, it is a lively and fun-filled evening, full of surprises.
There is little doubt that Ontario is the place to be for a great Burns' Supper.
Quebec City, Burns' Night
Saturday 26th January 2008
Organised by the Quebec Garrison of the Historical Regiment of the 78th Fraser Highlanders at the classy Garrison Club in Old Quebec. Traditional evening with the piping o' the haggis and entertainment. Contact Ted and Louise Gunn or 418 842 6563
Toronto, Ontario
As we fast approach "The Year of the Homecoming" in Scotland 2009, a year marking the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth, we welcome you to share and celebrate with us our seventh annual Burns Supper at the Granite Club on the Bard's birthday, Friday, January 25, 2008. Join us for a highly entertaining evening in the majestic ambience of the Granite Club's Grand Ballroom, where some 400 guests will assemble for the unique evening which starts at 6pm and ends around 11.30pm.
Address to a Haggis: by Lachlan Hamilton with the possibility of an English translation
The pipes and drums of the 48th Highlanders under the direction of Pipe Major Ian Lang
Sprightly fiddling of our talented and vivacious violinist Stefanie and more.
Free Scottish Country dance lessons for three Saturdays in January, prior to the event.
The Granite Club is located on the west side of Bayview Avenue, just north of Lawrence Avenue.
For more information, please telephone Gordon Hepburn at 905-881-5780.
USA
Rockford, IL, 150th Annual Burns'Banque
Saturday 12th January 2008
150th consecutive banquet celebrating the 249th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. Sponsored by The Rockford Burns Club — founded on November 5, 1858. Traditional evening with the Piping O' the Haggis, and entertainment provided by the Clan MacAlpine Bagpipe Band — the 15th oldest in the US — formed in 1912, and highland dancing by the Thistle and Heather Dancers.
Memphis, TN, Burns'Nicht Dinner
Saturday 26th January 2008
Memphis Scottish Society Burns' Night Dinner. 6pm, Woodland Hills ballroom, Cordova, TN. Call 901 757 4200 for reservations by January 19th.
Duluth, MN, Duluth Scottish Heritage Society Burns' Night
Saturday 26th January 2008
Kitchi Gammi Club with reception and dinner. Call 218 724 7761
Summit, NJ, 7th Annual Burns' Night Gala Fundraiser
Monday 28th January 2008
At The Grand Summit Hotel. Info at clancurrie@mail.com
Cranston, RI, 45th Annual Robert Burns' Supper Dance
Saturday 2nd February 2008
45th Annual Robert Burns' Supper Dance, Rhodes Ballroom, Rhode Island. Reservations 401 781 7909
Annual Burns Supper, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
This is a birthday celebration of Scotland's most acclaimed poet, Robert Burns, on the grounds of Waimea Plantation Cottages. The Burns Supper celebrates this special man with food, Burns's poetry, and music. A fabulous dinner under the palms follows the pipes and drums.
Call tel. 808/338-1427.