Abbey Pierce Band to Headline HogTown on Saturday
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 UAB and conclude 15 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.
The Abbey Pierce Band, a five-piece group that comes together to celebrate music's biggest hits in a catalogue of covers that spans the decades and genres, will perform live starting at 11:45 a.m. on the HogTown main stage. You'll hear everything from boot-scootin' country, classic rock ballads, genre mashups and some original music!
THERE'S 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.
- Interact and snap a photo with the best live mascot in college sports, Tusk VI.
- Entertainment options including inflatables, a balloon twister, caricature artist and face painter.
- Enjoy live games across the nation on a giant videoboard.
- Experience interactive corporate partner setups with free giveaways from Coca-Cola & Hellman's.
EATS AND TREATS ON THE STREET
Jarabes Tapatios: Shaved ice served with natural fruit syrup from Mexico!
Atomic Dog: Ever think to yourself, "Man, a hot dog sure sounds good?" Well, WE do too.
Arkan-Thaw Ice Shavers: We make traditional and small-batch handcrafted syrups served up on fluffy finely shaved ice.
Carsten Concessions: We are a family-owned and -operated business offering a wide variety of food ranging from cotton candy, foot long corn dogs, lemonade and more.
Taqueria Lucha: Enjoy the taste of authentic street tacos.
Monster Food Truck: Food to fulfill your MONSTER cravings.
Phillips Lips & Tips Mobile Food Trailer: Get your hands on the best Philly Cheesesteak, chicken and fries.
Chelle's Burger Joint: Delights Black Angus burgers and fries.
Downtown Dogs: The best hot dogs and food to get you ready for kickoff.
Hugs: Chef-Inspired Ice Cream: Founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 2019 by Chef Todd and Nickki Golden.
GAME 1: HOGTOWN ON MAPLE STREET SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:15 a.m. — HogTown on Maple Street opens
11:45 a.m. — The Abbey Pierce Band takes the stage
12:30 p.m. — Razorback Marching Band Percussion Performance outside Gate 14
12:45 p.m. — Pep Rally in Lot 300 featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads and Razorback Marching Band
1 p.m. — Hog Walk featuring Coach Sam Pittman and Razorback Football
3 p.m. — HogTown closes
3:15 p.m. — Beat UAB!
Three THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
- 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 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13.
- On Friday and Saturday, access to Lot 300 outside the Frank Broyles Athletic Center will still be available via the east entrance on Stadium Drive and the west entrance on Razorback Road.
- Maple Street, from the intersection of Stadium Drive to Razorback Road, will re-open to all traffic on gameday at the end of the 2nd quarter.
Contacts
Elvis John Moya, associate athletics director
Athletics Community Engagement and Fan Relations
479-575-6055,
ejmoya@uark.edu
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