The 5th Annual Robert Burns Supper is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, and will honor the life and work of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. The event follows the long-established Burns Night tradition, observed each January near Burns’ birthday, and centers on poetry, music, and traditional Scottish food.
The event is open to the public for guests age 21 and over and will be held at Hoboken Elks Lodge 74, located at 1005 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner at approximately 7:30 PM, and concludes at 10:00 PM.
- Hoboken will host its 5th Annual Robert Burns Supper on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Guests will enjoy a full traditional Scottish dinner, open bar, live music, poetry, and bagpipes for $80 per person.
- All proceeds are split evenly between the Hoboken Elks Lodge maintenance fund and the American Legion Post 107 Veterans Center of Hoboken.
Venue, Schedule, and Program Overview
The supper will be hosted in the first-floor hall of the Hoboken Elks Lodge, where all activities will take place. The program includes drinks, live music, poetry readings, and bagpipe performances. Musical entertainment will feature The Shire Rats, along with traditional Scottish music.
Poems by Robert Burns will be read throughout the evening, reflecting the purpose of a Burns Supper as a cultural and literary gathering. The program follows traditional Burns Night customs that combine spoken word, music, and a shared meal.
Menu, Beverages, Tickets, Dress Code, and Beneficiaries
Guests will be offered light snacks during the cocktail hour, followed by a starter of Potato and Leek Soup. The main course includes Smoked Salmon, Neeps & Tatties (roasted rutabaga and potatoes), Roast Leg of Lamb, Roast Beef, and Haggis. Shortbread Cookies will be served for dessert.
The ticket includes an open bar offering Scotch whiskies, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water.
Tickets are $80 per person and must be purchased in advance. Admission covers dinner, open bar, and live entertainment. Payment is accepted by cash, check made payable to Hoboken Elks 74, PayPal (@michaeljramus), or Venmo (@MichaelRamus or @Mandee-Bellarosa). Payments may be made through Past Exalted Ruler Mandee Bellarosa or Exalted Ruler Michael Ramus.
Guests are encouraged to wear tartans or kilts, though business casual attire is also appropriate. The event is not formal.
Half of the proceeds will go toward the Hoboken Elks Lodge maintenance fund, supporting upkeep and improvements to the lodge. The remaining half will benefit American Legion Post 107 and its charitable arm, the Veterans Center of Hoboken, which is expanding facilities to provide secure and affordable housing, physical and mental health care, and employment opportunities for veterans.
The event is held under NJABC Special Affairs Permit 150260. For questions or additional information, contact Michael Ramus at [email protected], reach out to Mandee Bellarosa at [email protected], or speak with a lodge officer.
