[5] In 2015, the Lancaster Event Center began a multi-year relaunch of its operations and completed $2.7 million in remodeling/upgrades with proceeds from re-financing its remaining Phase 2 bonds which saved tax payers approx.
This relaunch was known as Phase 2.5, and major improvements included: In summer 2020, the center hosted the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) and the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) International Convention and RV Expo.
[6] Starting in 2017, the Lancaster Event Center began grounds improvements set to open July 2020 to add: These improvements were funded by $7 million in lodging visitor tax grants in large part with cost-effective self-perform labor by the Lancaster Event Center staff.
These grounds improvements on the undeveloped east side of the fairgrounds were designed initially to attract the National High School Finals Rodeo to Lincoln, Nebraska after a decade in two Wyoming facilities.
[7] Late in 2019, the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) International Convention & RV Expo in August 2020 chose to bring their annual convention to Lincoln bringing over $8–12 million of economic impact after a location in Syracuse, New York fell through at the last minute.