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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.

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January 23, 2027

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 23, 2027 will be the 26th 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 23, 2027

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

7:30pm:

  • Address to the Haggis

  • The Immortal Memory

  • Toast to the Lassies

  • Reply from the Lassies

  • Selkirk Grace

  • Master of Ceremonies
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 please stay home.