'Machine Gun Symphony' To Headline HogTown Saturday

'Machine Gun Symphony' To Headline HogTown Saturday
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HogTown, the pregame destination for Razorback fans of all ages, is located on Maple Street just north of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, between Razorback Road and Stadium Drive.

This free event will begin four hours prior to Saturday's game versus FIU and conclude 30 minutes prior to kick-off to allow fans time to enter the stadium to enjoy the 'Best in Sight and Sound' Marching Band pregame performance.

Machine Gun Symphony will play a full-length, high-energy rock show of the most recognizable hits of the 1980s. Bringing their face-melting '80s tribute to the stage, Machine Gun Symphony will show you what Rock 'N Roll is all about.

They will perform live starting at 3 p.m. so be early and come have some fun!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

  • Open to fans of all ages. No game ticket required.
  • Food truck options featuring a variety of menu items for all kinds of eaters.
  • Beer Garden located by the main stage.
  • Enjoy a pep rally featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads, mascots and Marching Band.
  • Entertainment options including inflatables, a balloon twister, caricature artist and face painter.
  • Enjoy live games across the nation on a giant jumbotron.
  • Experience interactive corporate partner setups with free giveaways from Takis, D1 Training, Whataburger, Coca-Cola and Jose Ole Taquitos.

EATS AND TREATS ON THE STREET

Downtown Dawgs: The best hot dogs and food to get you ready for kickoff!
La Orta Tex-Mex: Best Tex-Mex in Northwest Arkansas.
Phonzie's 1Stop Hog Shop: Serving up some savory smoke BBQ.
Eat My Catfish: We are the place you go when you need to fill your catfish craving.
Jeffersons Mobile Grilling: Arkansas's best ribs, turkey and stuffed turkey legs.
Tacos 4 Life Food Truck: We create craft tacos from scratch using ingredients you know and love.
KDK's Chicken and Waffles: At KDK's Chicken and Waffles, we are passionate about creating delicious Southern food with a twist.
Saguaro Southwest Grill: Northwest Arkansas food truck grilling up Southwest favorites - tacos, burritos, burgers and more.
Carsten Concessions: We are a family-owned and -operated business offering a wide variety of food ranging from cotton candy and funnel cakes all the way to gyros and butterfly potatoes.
BeaverTails Pastry: Deliciously addictive, whole-wheat Canadian pastries served hot with your choice of delectable topping.
Whole Hog Cafe: Memphis-style BBQ including brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, chicken and cheeseburgers.
Chelle's: Delights Black Angus burgers and fries!

HOGTOWN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2:30 p.m. — HogTown on Maple Street Opens
3 p.m. — Machine Gun Symphony Concert begins
4:15 p.m. — Razorback Marching Band Parade from Walker Pavilion to Lot 44
4:30 p.m. — Pep Rally in Lot 44 featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads and Razorback Marching Band
4:45 p.m. — Hog Walk featuring Coach Sam Pittman and Razorback Football
5:15 p.m. — Razorback Drumline performance at the Wild Band of Razorbacks statue
6 p.m. — HogTown closes
6:30 p.m. — Beat FIU!

TWO THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

  1. To accommodate the setup and operation of HogTown, Maple Street from the intersection of Stadium Drive to Razorback Road will close to all traffic beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.
  2. Maple Street, from the intersection of Stadium Drive to Razorback Road, will re-open to all traffic on gameday at the end of the beginning of the 3rd quarter of the game.
Contacts

Elvis John Moya, associate athletics director
Athletics Community Engagement and Fan Relations
479-575-6055, ejmoya@uark.edu

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