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Reserving the Barn

Join us for SIPS AND SNACKS AT THE BARN!  After a long 16 month wait, the Barn will be OPEN for graduate and professional students!
 
Wednesday, August 4, we will have our #comeback Happy Hour!
 
Come and meet fellow grad students, feast on some snacks, have a relaxing drink, and enjoy yourself at our lovely Barn with our usual deals: $1 beers, $2 specialty beers/cider, and $3 wine!
 
4PM – 6PM
 
Bring your Cornell ID for verification that you are a Graduate or Professional Student.
Entrance will be on the AD White House side of the Barn.
Then, join us every Wednesday from 4-6 until classes start.

 

Watch for our newsletter on Friday July 23 for more details on our whole reopening plan.

The Big Red Barn Graduate & Professional Student Center can be reserved for student, department, and private events. On weekdays during the academic year when the Big Red Barn is open, only two areas of the Barn may be reserved so that we can accommodate our customers in the other space. In the summer and on Saturday and Sunday throughout the year when the Big Red Barn is closed, the entire building can be reserved.

NOTE: During fall, winter, and spring breaks, reservations will be made on an exception basis only.

Students at the Big Red Barn summer BBQCapacity

  • Full capacity: 165 people inside; 250 people w/ patio & BBQ
  • For a sit-down dinner: 100 people; 75 to 80 people with a dance floor
  • For a buffet dinner: 120 people; 100 people with a dance floor
  • Patio (600 sq. ft.): tables and chairs allow 40 people; chairs only allow 85 people; standing allows 120 people

Additional Information

  • There is a $25 flat fee for use of A/V equipment: TV, PowerPoint, mics, DVD, etc.
  • Tent for patio measures 15′ X 30′ w/ no sides and must be 12′ from building
  • No tents are allowed in the Urn Garden

Students in front of the Big Red Barn

Reserve

When we are able to reopen, please use the link Scheduling@Cornell, to request the Big Red Barn for an event or to check and see if the date/time you want to book the Barn is available.  We will get back to your with a confirmation and/or a link to fill out an ‘Event Registration Form (ERF)’ if needed. For more information, view a demo of the new tool.

View a step by step guide on booking the Big Red Barn in 25Live

Reach out to scheduling@cornell.edu with questions, concerns, or feedback.  Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new system!

Rate Card

The Big Red Barn Rate Card
Event PlannerWhole buildingAny other space*
Graduate & Professional Student Organizations & Departments: Events that are open to all graduate and professional studentsFreeFree
Graduate & Professional Student Organizations & Departments: Events that are open to specific groups of graduate and professional students$90$75
All Other Cornell Organizations and Departments$270$210
Private Parties (non-Cornell funded)$750$600
Corporate Events$1000$750
Urn GardenAdditional $300 charge with whole building reservation ($150 for grad organizations)

All rates are for three hours or more, including set up and cleanup time. 

*Other spaces available for rent include:

  • Main space with fireplace and mezzanine above
  • Greenhouse: smaller room in rear with windows on both sides, only access to patio
  • Outdoor patio, Urn Garden, or BBQ area (NOTE: BBQ pit not available for use.)