Sugardale Fan Fest '26 | Football's Greatest Weekend
5 days. Nonstop energy. FREE for everyone.
Get ready for the ultimate tailgate party! Sugardale Fan Fest '26 is taking over the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus with live music, football fun, food, drinks and surprises at every turn. Whether you’re here for the Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement, Raising Cane's Concert for Legends or just the party atmosphere, Sugardale Fan Fest '26 is your place to celebrate Football's Greatest Weekend presented by Novartis like never before.
📍 Location: Pro Football Hall of Fame Campus — Stadium Park Parking Lot and Hall of Fame Parking Lot
🎟 Entry: FREE & open to the public
🚐 Parking: FREE at Stark County Fairgrounds with shuttle service
💧 FREE water provided
🍻 Beer & seltzers available
🎧 Featuring appearances by sports icons
🎵 Live music
Dates & times
- Aug. 5: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Aug. 6: Noon to 8 p.m.
- Aug. 7: Noon to 10 p.m.
- Aug. 8: Noon to 10 p.m.
- Aug. 9: Noon to 8 p.m.
Location
- Stadium Park Parking Lot along Fulton Road near Stadium Park Drive – about 200 yards from the front door of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Food
USA TODAY GREAT AMERICAN TAILGATE
- This event will offer fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy foods inspired by all 32 NFL teams, bringing the flavors and traditions of their respective home markets together in a nationwide tailgate celebration.
- A general admission passport to the Tailgate offers options of six, 16 or 32 signature tasting samples, plus unlimited bottled water (available to all guests) and opportunities to meet Pro Football Hall of Famers throughout the Tailgate. Guests also may purchase full-size portions of their favorite dishes. A limited number of VIP add-on passports are available, featuring commemorative gifts, access to a VIP tent with dedicated seating and two full-size food selections.
- To buy passports and learn more about the USA TODAY Great American Tailgate, including the 32 menus items, click here. Connect with the Tailgate on Facebook and Instagram: @USATODAYTailGate
- Additional food trucks will also be available on site.
Event schedule
(Performances to take place on the Raising Cane's Music Stage)
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5
- 5-10 p.m. — Sugardale Fan Fest hours
- 7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Starship performance
THURSDAY, AUG. 6
- Noon-8 p.m. — Sugardale Fan Fest hours
- 5-7 p.m. — Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band performance
FRIDAY, AUG. 7
- Noon-10 p.m. — Sugardale Fan Fest hours
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
- Noon-10 p.m. — Sugardale Fan Fest hours
- 6-7:15 p.m. — Collin Raye performance
- 7:30-8:45 p.m. — Phil Vassar performance
SUNDAY, AUG. 9
- Noon-8 p.m. — Sugardale Fan Fest hours
** Please check back later for additional details. **