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"do it downtown!"
To volunteer for Celebrate Lincoln or the Star City Holiday Festival & Parade visit the Updowntowners' web site.
Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Noon Luncheon
Friday, October 31, 2008 | Embassy Suites | 1040 'P' Street
(402) 434-6900
Please join the Downtown Lincoln Association
at our annual meeting and recognition ceremony as we celebrate the individuals, businesses and associations who have maximized their potential and created a positive impact on downtown Lincoln.
Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy
February, 2009
Embassy Suites Downtown
(402) 435-7496
Chocolate lovers, be ready to indulge! This sweet event is a treat for everyone. Professional and
celebrity chefs whip up delights sure to tempt any taste bud.
Haymarket Cork and Ale Festival
April, 2009
Holiday Inn Downtown
(402) 435-7496
Lincoln's Historic Haymarket's newest event. The wine and beer-tasting festival will feature Nebraska produced beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and vineyards.
Downtown Performance Series
Wednesdays, Noon - 1 p.m.
Mid-May through September
Lincoln Community Foundation Garden, 1415 N St.
(402) 434-6900
Enjoy live music and performances during the lunch hour in the beautiful Foundation Garden. Visit the Updowntowners' web site for the complete 2007 schedule.
Haymarket Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon
May through October 2008
Haymarket, Seventh & P streets
(402) 435-7496
Fresh produce, flowers, homemade food...over 120 vendors sell it all at the Haymarket Farmers' Market.
Jazz in June
Tuesdays in June
Sheldon Sculpture Garden
12th & R streets
(402) 472-2461
Enjoy free jazz concerts in the beautiful sculpture garden on the University of Nebraska's flagship campus.
Also visit the Jazz in June Market from 5 to 9 p.m. - open for dinner or midweek shopping. Dinner items, fresh
produce, baked goods, ice cream and many more items are available.
Celebrate Lincoln
June 19 & 20, 2009
12th & N
(402) 434-6902
Enjoy a world of new experiences at the Celebrate Lincoln Ethnic Festival, as the downtown 12th Street
corridor between "O" and "N" streets is transformed into a colorful World Market with two full days of live music, a wide array of food, dancing, arts and crafts and activities
for all ages.
Ribfest
August 13-16, 2009
Pershing Center Ribfest
(402) 441-7500
Come hungry and ready for barbeque. Ribfest features some of the best barbeque around.
Nebraska State Fair
August 22, 2008
State Fair Park
(402) 474-5371
Visit the exhibits, take in a concert, and enjoy the food and fun. Bring the whole family!
Holidays in the Haymarket
Friday evenings after Thanksgiving and before Christmas
Haymarket, Seventh & P streets
(402) 435-7496
Stroll through the Historic Haymarket to the sights and sounds of Christmas.
Star City Holiday Festival & Parade
December 6, 2008
Downtown
(402) 434-6902
During the largest parade in the five state area, the streets of downtown Lincoln are transformed as the Star
City Holiday Parade rolls through. Anticipate floats, giant balloons, bands and a special appearance by Santa
and Mrs. Claus.
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