Haymarket Park

08/31/2026

Husker Football is almost here, and we’ve got your next company or group outing covered. Enjoy a custom tailgate menu, access to the picnic area, playground, parking and more.

We’ll handle the details, setup, and teardown. You just bring your team, clients and families and enjoy the day together.

Details:
Parking available in Lot 21 (based on availability, $40 per stall)
Tailgate begins 3 hours prior to kick off and tailgate ends once
the Nebraska football game starts at Memorial Stadium.

We handle all the setup, teardown and cleaning to allow you and your guests to enjoy the tailgate.

Multiple tailgate themed menu and drinks to choose from (meal ticket purchase required)

Submit your application today! Limited spots available.
haymarketpark.com/tailgate

07/03/2026

Please note updates on tonight’s Uncle Sam Jam event!

07/02/2026

Schedule update for July 3 - Haymarket Park will open at 6pm with the schedule of events starting at 6:45pm!

Stay up to date on shuttle services, event details, and traffic with City of Lincoln Government!

The 2026 Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration is Friday, July 3, at Haymarket Park.

06/24/2026

Mark your calendars and we’ll see you July 3!

Update July 1: Times for Uncle Sam Jam have been adjusted in anticipation of high heat.

We want you at Uncle Sam Jam!

Lincoln’s annual free Independence Day celebration returns Friday, July 3, at Haymarket Park, 403 Line Drive Circle. Come for the live music and stay for the fireworks! We may even have a few extra surprises in store.

🕖 7:15 p.m. – Live music by Raptor, USAF Heartland of America popular music ensemble
🇺🇸 8:25 p.m. – Flag-lowering ceremony
🎇 10 p.m. – Fireworks display

Food and drink, including alcohol, will be available for purchase from Haymarket Park concessions.

Food vendors including Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q, The Tastee Trailer, Kona and Klein’s Funnel Cakes will also be available in the John Breslow Ice Hockey Center parking lot!

06/15/2026

What a night! Thank you to The Savannah Bananas, The Firefighters, and Banana Ball for adding Haymarket Park to your 2026 World Tour! We had a great time.