Join Cornellians around the world in celebrating Zinck’s Night — a beloved Cornell tradition that brings together alumni for an evening of camaraderie, connection, and cheer. This year, Zinck’s Night will be hosted at Primal Brewery, an award-winning local brewery recognized by the Charlotte Observer’s as the area’s best in 2025.

Enjoy a fun, relaxed night of great local craft beers, light snacks, and vibrant conversations with fellow Cornellians. Whether you’re reminiscing about days on the Hill or making Charlotte connections, this is your night to raise a glass to Cornell! 

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Primal Brewery — 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, NC 28012

Event Questions? Contact Sheela George at sg644@cornell.edu

About Zinck’s Night:
Theodore Zinck was an Ithaca saloon owner whose pub, the Hotel Brunswick, was a popular haunt for Cornellians in the 1890s. When he died in 1903, a series of bars on and around Collegetown adopted his name over the years. The last one closed in the 1960s, and Cornellians started commemorating the spirit of Zinck’s Night by gathering at an establishment on a Thursday night, once a year. This tradition of undergraduates coming together to enjoy camaraderie and refreshments has grown into a gathering for Cornellians of all stripes everywhere.