Houston Highland Games Association (HHGA)

Bagpipes on Draft 2026 will take place on Saturday, July 25 at Cottonwood Bar. This event supports the St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band as they prepare to represent Houston and the USA at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland.

There is no admission charge, and free parking is available at the venue. Attendees are nudged to purchase at least one raffle ticket to support the band’s journey. Advance raffle tickets are available from our event website until 3:00 PM on July 25, with additional tickets sold at the event.

The HHGA annual General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9th, at St. Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood.  We have the room from 5 until 8.  The meeting will start at 6PM.  The 5 to 6 PM time will be used for a meet and greet time.  A formal agenda will be sent out later this month.  

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HHGA’s April Meet-and-Greet will take place on Saturday, May 30th, from 4 to 6 PM at Mo’s Irish Pub, 138 Vintage Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77070.

We hope you can attend.  An Eventbrite RSVP is recommended for your reservation so the restaurant knows how many to expect.  Mo’s Irish Pub is known for its varied & delicious selections of Scratch Cooking, Exceptional Service, and Amazing Beer Menu!

HHGA’s April Meet-and-Greet will take place on Saturday, April 25th, from 4 to 6 PM at Houston Fish and Chips, 609 Bradford Ave #109, Kemah, TX.

We hope you can attend.  Eventbrite RSVP is recommended so the restaurant knows how many to expect.  They have some of the best fish & chips in Houston, as well as traditional Scottish fare!!

We will also remember our friend Tim Sanders, who recently passed away.

With great sadness, we must announce the passing of former HHGA President Tim Sanders. Tim was president from 2017 to 2019. Tim was always smiling. He loved the Houston Highland Games Association. Even after he moved from the Houston area, he stayed involved with HHGA. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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Due to possible inclement weather on Saturday, January 24th, HHGA is moving the Burns Supper to Saturday, January 31st.  The Red Lion Pub is happy to accommodate accordingly. 

An informal “Burns Night” get-together has been reserved from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, at the Red Lion’s Fireplace Room and Booth Area, 2316 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019

Updates can be viewed at Eventbrite.

Join us for a night of haggis (or close cousin), hospitality, and high spirits at the Annual Burns Dinner, hosted by the Houston Highland Games Association!

An informal “Burns Night” get-together has been reserved from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at the Red Lion’s Fireplace Room and Booth Area, 2316 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019

No charge for admission tickets. However, due to space limitations, confirmations will be needed from those able to attend. Order Free Tickets on this page.

Haggis and meat pies will be available. Meals can be ordered off the menu.

Bring along your favorite Robert Burns poem to share. A list is being assembled for a sing-along. Come and join us! As always, kilts are highly encouraged.

Grab your ticket here! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/robert-burns-birthday…

Let’s make it a night to remember—after all, “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley” if you don’t reserve your seat!

Reminder of Interesting Upcoming Events for November-December! Kilted attire is optional, but let’s represent those tartans! 

Please let us know if you can attend: reply to: President@houstonhighlandgames.com

• November 22 – Daughters of the British Empire Bazaar – The DBE Bazaar will be held at the Humble Civic Center on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.  HHGA will have a table there.  They are only furnishing two chairs.
• November 22 – Following the Bazaar, HHGA will have a meet-and-greet at Parry’s Pizza from about 4 to 6.  The address is 4331 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood.  They do have other food besides pizzas. – CANCELLED
• November 23 – Kirking of the Tartan – Palmar Memorial Episcopal Church – 6221 Main Street, Houston – 10 AM service
• December 3 – British American Business Council – Annual Christmas Curry – Kiran’s Restaurant – Membership tickets are $150.
• December 5, 6, 7 – Dickens on the Strand – Galveston
• December 19, 20, 21 – Christmas Revels – Midtown Arts and Theater Center – 3400 Main – Houston

Hope to see you this weekend! – Ron Ammons – President, HHGA

HHGA Meet & Greet –  Come join us at the Red Lion Restaurant/Pub for an informal social meet and greet on Thursday, August 7th.  Kilted attire is optional, but let’s represent those tartans! 

Red Lion Restaurant/Pub: 2316 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019

Please let us know if you can attend.  We need to let the Red Lion know how many to expect.  The event starts at 6PM. Reply to: President@houstonhighlandgames.com

Many thanks!