In its short history, Red Sky attracted headlining acts from classic rockers Journey and Def Leppard to country artists Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley to local favorite 311.
They cited difficulties including scheduling artists around summer tours and the blistering July heat.
Omaha's Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA) hoped to feature at least 50 bands on three stages for the festival's inaugural year.
Notable national performers (on the B and C stages located in the parking lot south of the stadium) included Sister Hazel, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Tonic, The Charlie Daniels Band, STS9, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, as well as guitar greats Eric Johnson and Buddy Guy.
The festival was again shortened to three days when a headlining act was unable to be found for the Thursday, July 19 date.