EVENTS
Annual NVSSC
Member Picnic
200th Birthday of Eilley Bowers
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11 AM - 3 PM
Bowers Mansion Regional Park
Experience an unforgettable day filled with history, fun, and Scottish tradition. Attendees can participate in exciting activities such as raffle prizes, a traditional haggis toss, and self-guided tours of the beautifully restored historic mansion. This event offers a rare glimpse into Nevadan life in the 1860s and the luxurious lifestyle of L.S. “Sandy” Bowers and his wife, Alison “Eilley” Oram Bowers, who earned a fortune from their silver mine near Gold Hill, Nevada.
Annual Great Basin Scottish Highland Games
Saturday, June 12 - Sunday, June 13, 2027
9 AM - 7 PM
Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds
302 F Street
Virginia City, NV
The Great Basin Scottish Highland Games (GBSHG) brings the love of Scottish Highland Heritage to our community through heavy athletics. There are few activities more Scottish than the highland games and that is why The Northern Nevada Throwing Company has brought a chapter to our Scottish heritage.
Kirkin' of the Tartans
November 16, 2026
Service Begins at 10:30 AM
St. John's Presbyterian Church, Reno, NV
The Kirkin’ of the Tartans is a service that started in the United States during WW2 by the Rev. Peter Marshall, who was the Chaplain to the U.S. Congress. The tradition continues and we look forward each year to this service where we can share our heritage with one another by bringing a piece of our tartan to the service for the blessing. It is a celebration of our heritage and a celebration of one of the symbols of that heritage . . . the tartan.
Reception to follow. Bring your favorite shortbread to share.
Tartan Mini Golf
Saturday, June 27, 2026
4 PM
Magic Carpet Golf
6925 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89511
Celebrate your Scottish heritage at our June Gathering of the Clans and Annual Tartan Mini Golf.
Nevada Society of Scottish Clans will host a family afternoon of mini golf in Reno at Magic Carpet Golf. Join us on this special day in celebration of Scottish heritage. Cost is $15 per golfer on site day of event. No reservations required.
Celtic Night at
Reno Public Market
Celebrate the art of your Scottish heritage at our Annual Artown event at the Reno Public Market. Reno Public Market will host us for an afternoon of live music and entertainment while you enjoy the open food court.
Annual Society Christmas Party
Saturday, December 12, 2026
5 PM - 9 PM
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church
4795 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV
Join Nevada Society of Scottish Clans for a festive evening of holiday cheer at our annual Christmas party and potluck! Bring your favorite appetizer, salad, side dish, or dessert to share, and enjoy an evening of good food and even better company. Embrace the holiday spirit with Scottish music, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Get ready to don your best tartan and celebrate the season with our community of proud Scots and Scottish enthusiasts. This event is open to all members and non-members, so mark your calendars and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Nevada Society of Scottish Clans.
Participate in a fun and fast-paced gift exchange by bringing a $5 wrapped/bagged gift (one gift per exchange participant).
45th Annual Robert Burns Celebration
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV
Prepare yourself for a night like no other as we transport you to the heart of Scottish tradition and culture. From the moment you step in, you'll be immersed in the grandeur and elegance of a true Burns Supper infused with our own unique Nevada twist with the accompaniment of bagpipes.
Whisky Tasting and Formal Dinner
April 3, Tartan Day
Whisky Tasting
Saturday, April 3, 2027
2 PM - 4 PM
Firehouse Saloon, Virginia City NV
Celebrate your Scottish heritage at our Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting on Saturday, April 3. The Firehouse Grill and Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada, will host us for an afternoon of tastings and toasts, with four Scotch whiskies. Enjoy raffle prizes and Scotland's favorite export. Reservations required.
April 2027 (TBD)
Tartan Day at the Legislature
Legislative Building
401 S. Carson St,
Carson City, NV 89701
Join us monthly for our Gathering of the Clans
Celebrate your Scottish heritage at the Legislative Building during National Tartan Day.
May 2027
Northern Nevada Celtic Ceilidh
Saturday, May, 2027
10 AM - 10 PM
Reno Public Market
299 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Visit the NSSC table at Northern Nevada Celtic Ceilidh, where we will help attendees discover their family tartan, and share information about the Society. The festival will be held inside the food hall at Reno Public Market.
Sons & Daughters of Erin hosts the free Ceilidh. The event features headliners Black Irish Band, and O'Connell Street, as well as Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band, and local Celtic entertainers, and vendors.
Kilts & Kegs
5 PM - 9 PM
TBD
Join us at the upcoming Kilts & Kegs event. This special gathering is a fundraiser in support of Great Basin Scottish Highland Games and Nevada Society of Scottish Clans.
This family-friendly event offers craft beer for guests aged 21 and older. For just $10, attendees can savor a pint of the exclusive Fox Restaurant and Brewery while showing support for the non-profit organizations NSSC and GBSHG. These groups are dedicated to preserving and celebrating Scottish culture, organizing Celtic events, and upholding the rich heritage of Scottish culture in Northern Nevada. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a delicious beer while making a positive contribution to a meaningful cause!