- BABA*
BABA is once again partnering with the Scottish Government, the St. Andrew's
Society of Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to bring you the
biggest, best Burns Night in the DMV, nay the country! This event will sell out so do
not wait, register today!
Please join us in commemoration of the great Enlightenment Scottish Poet Robert Burns. Special guests will include British Embassy and Scottish Government leadership, Members of the Friends of Scotland Congressional Caucus, the UK Congressional Caucus, Administration officials and more.
Every year in late January fans around the world celebrate the life and work of this noteworthy figure. On January 23rd, 2026 BABA will co-host an event to rival them all when celebrated Burns performer Gavin McNicoll and co-collaborator Tim FitzHigham join us once again from the UK to lead our group in performances of poems, songs, traditional toasts and piped reels, this time accompanied by the Washington Scottish Pipe Band / St. Andrew’s Society Pipes & Drums.
DATE: Friday, Janurary 23, 2026
TIME: Reception 5:30-7:00p.m.; Supper and performances 7:15 - 10:00p.m.
LOCATION: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Great Hall
COST: $250 per person includes reception, three course meal (vegetarian option available), fine wine, whisky and performances.
REGISTRATION: BABA is only alotted a portion of the tickets for our members and their guests. You must register using PROMO CODE BABA26 so we know who is from our group and can seat you accordingly.
Click HERE to register.
Sponsorships are available. Please contact BABA Executive Director LeeAnn Petersen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or click HERE to see details.
Honorary Host Committee (In formation):
Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04)
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04)
Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)
Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06)
Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-05)
Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08)
Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09)
Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04)
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ-07)
Rep. Young Kim (CA-40)
Rep. David Scott (GA-13)
Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11)
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25)
Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02)
Marjorie Chorlins, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chris Fetzer, British-American Business Association of Washington, DC
Tim FitzHigham, FRGS, FRSA, Actor
Simon Godwin, Shakespeare Theater Company
Chris Humphries, St. Andrews Society of Washington, DC
Gavin MacKay McNicoll, Eden Intelligence
Stewart McLaurin, White House Historical Society