Welcome:

Once a year, around the birthday of Robert Burns, Poet Laureate of Scotland, our organization holds the "Burns Supper", which is held in honor and in recognition of said poet.

The Burns Supper is our primary, annual event.

Complete event details including venue, date, time, and other specifics can be found on our Burns Supper page.

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The Anchorage Robert Burns Appreciation Society (TARBAS) is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. For a history of past charitable organizations who have benefited by our contributions, please visit our giving page.

We invite you to learn more about our organization by visiting our About Us page.

View photos from previous Haggis Ball events - Photo Gallery

We encourage guests to follow all safety protocols. Those feeling symptomatic or who have been exposed must stay home.

January 25, 2025

Haggis Basher's Ball and Burns Supper

Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a wait list at reservations@tarbas.org

January 25, 2025 will be the 24th anniversary of the Anchorage Robert Burns Supper in honor of Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns.

This gala event, which has become one of the most popular evenings of the Anchorage social calendar, will include a fabulous four-course meal, Highland Pipers, entertaining speeches, and dancing!

VENUE: Marriott Anchorage Downtown
DATE: January 25, 2025

Drinks will be served beginning at 6:00pm.
Festivities will begin at 6:55pm SHARP.

7:30pm:

Address to the Haggis: Alison Matthews
The Immortal Memory: Donald Allan
Toast to the Lassies: Harold Hollis
Reply from the Lassies: Kelly Droop
Selkirk Grace: Tyann Hollis
Master of Ceremonies: Treece Hanley

ATTIRE: Kilt, Black Tie, or Business Suit

For check-in purposes only, a list of names for each person to be seated at your table is required.

We encourage guests to follow all safety protocols. Those feeling symptomatic or who have been exposed must stay home.



Welcome: Once a year, around the birthday of Robert Burns, Poet Laureate of Scotland, our organization holds the "Burns Supper", which is held in honor and in recognition of said poet. The Burns Supper is our primary, annual event. Complete event details including venue, date, time, and other specifics can be found on our Burns Supper page. The Anchorage Robert Burns Appreciation Society (TARBAS) is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. For a history of past charitable organizations who have benefited by our contributions, please visit our giving page. We invite you to learn more about our organization by visiting our About Us page. View photos from previous Haggis Ball events - Photo Gallery We encourage guests to follow all safety protocols. Those feeling symptomatic or who have been exposed must stay home. January 25, 2025 Haggis Basher's Ball and Burns Supper Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a wait list at reservations@tarbas.org January 25, 2025 will be the 24th anniversary of the Anchorage Robert Burns Supper in honor of Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns. This gala event, which has become one of the most popular evenings of the Anchorage social calendar, will include a fabulous four-course meal, Highland Pipers, entertaining speeches, and dancing! VENUE: Marriott Anchorage Downtown DATE: January 25, 2025 Drinks will be served beginning at 6:00pm. Festivities will begin at 6:55pm SHARP. 7:30pm: Address to the Haggis: Alison Matthews The Immortal Memory: Donald Allan Toast to the Lassies: Harold Hollis Reply from the Lassies: Kelly Droop Selkirk Grace: Tyann Hollis Master of Ceremonies: Treece Hanley ATTIRE: Kilt, Black Tie, or Business Suit For check-in purposes only, a list of names for each person to be seated at your table is required. We encourage guests to follow all safety protocols. Those feeling symptomatic or who have been exposed must stay home.
The Anchorage Robert Burns Appreciation Society (TARBAS) is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. EIN: 80-0011849