The St. Andrew’s Day Gala
“Feast of the Haggis”
Held annually to coincide as close as possible with Saint Andrew’s Day, the Feast of the Haggis is our premier gala fundraiser. Dress in your finest and join us for an elegant Scottish meal (haggis optional….but encouraged!,) highland dancing, bagpiping, Scottish entertainment, an auction, a cèilidh (Scottish music and dancing) and a special awards presentation.
The Saint Andrew’s Day Gala is Chicago’s longest running black tie event held every year since 1845 despite two World Wars, the Chicago Fire, the great depression, the great recession, and two pandemics
News Coverage
Elizabeth Dunlop Richter from Classic Chicago Magazine has written articles about the Feast of the Haggis the past four years. Use the links below to read the articles.
2023 – The Sound of Feast of the Haggis
2022 – Just What is a “Feast of the Haggis”?
2021 – Traditions, Tartans and Tastings: The Feast of the Haggis
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.