Ditch the January blues for bagpipes and haggis! Don your finest kilts for a theatrical, whisky-soaked Scottish feast at Rural Hill.
Huntersville, NC
January, 2026
Forget the cold January slump. This is your invitation to the most theatrical, high-spirited dinner party of the year. You don’t need to know a thing about kilts or clans to be absolutely swept away by the Burns Night Supper at Historic Rural Hill.
Rural Hill, the renowned home of the Loch Norman Highland Games, delivers a night of pure, unforgettable Scottish revelry. Join us on Friday, January 23rd, at 7 PM or Saturday, January 24th, at 6 PM, for an immersive, formal event where tradition meets celebration. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a spectacular three-course Scottish dinner built around thrilling customs. The celebration explodes to life with the Piping in of the Haggis, the sound of the great bagpipes giving you goosebumps. Witness the dramatic performance of Burns’s famous poem, “Address to a Haggis,” and the ceremonial slicing of the dish that signals the start of the feast.
Chase down those traditional flavors with generous, warming drams of Scotch whisky. The night is punctuated by roaring laughter during the hilarious exchanges of the “Toast to the Lassies” and the “Reply to the Laddies.” Guests are strongly encouraged to embrace the spectacle by wearing their finest tartan and kilts, connecting deeply to the rich Scottish heritage of the Carolinas. The night concludes with everyone joining hands across the table to belt out the cherished words of “Auld Lang Syne.” This highly anticipated annual community fundraising tradition offers an experience that is more than a dinner, it’s a deep connection to culture and fellowship. Tickets typically start around eighty dollars and must be purchased in advance, as space is extremely limited. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this profound moment of revelry.
