Boom Kinetic to Headline HogTown Saturday
HogTown, the pregame destination for Razorback fans of all ages, will be located on the east side of Lot 44 just north of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
This free event will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the Razorback Football Spring Football Practice on Saturday, April 15, and conclude at noon to provide fans the opportunity to enter the stadium for the practice.
Boom Kinetic, a high-energy indie pop rock band with hot sounds, will perform live on the music stage starting at 10 a.m. Get ready to dance to your favorite tunes from across the decades!
There's something for everyone:
- Free admission and open to fans of all ages.
- Food truck options featuring a variety of tasty eats and treats.
- Interact with the greatest live mascot in college sports, Tusk VI.
- Enjoy a pep rally featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads, mascots and Marching Band.
- Entertainment options include inflatables, a balloon twister, caricature artist and face painter.
- Experience interactive corporate partner setups with free giveaways from Coca-Cola, Graduate Fayetteville and Zips Car Wash.
- Tour the classic car & truck show.
EATS AND TREATS
BeaverTails Pastry: Deliciously addictive, whole-wheat Canadian pastries served hot with your choice of delectable toppings!
Downtown Dawgs: The best hot dogs and food to get you ready for kickoff!
Jarabes Tapatios: Shaved ice served with natural fruit syrup from Mexico!
Little Deer Bakery Co: Serving up a variety of breakfast and snack pastries and desserts!
Raised & Glazed Donuts: Your morning "something sweet" fix! Family recipe donuts and handmade fried pies!
ShoBo's Kitchen: Dishing up American classics, comfort food or whatever you call it!
HOGTOWN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10 a.m. — HogTown Opens in Lot 44 on the north side of Razorback Stadium
10 a.m. — Boom Kinetic performs
11:15 a.m. — Pep Rally in Lot 44
Noon — HogTown closes | Razorback Football Spring Practice inside Razorback Stadium
FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
- To accommodate the setup and operation of HogTown, Lot 44 will close to all traffic and parking beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 14.
- The west side of Lot 44 will be available for ADA parking for the Spring Game on Saturday, April 15.
- Public parking will be available in Lots 55, 56, 56B, 56D, 60, 62, 72, 73, 73A, 74, 74 B & C, 46, 47N, 47W.
- Gates 1, 14 & 16 will open at 11 a.m. with metal detectors and clear bag policy in effect.
- Stroller corals will be located at gates 1 & 14.
Contacts
Elvis John Moya, associate athletics director
Athletics Community Engagement and Fan Relations
479-575-6055,
ejmoya@uark.edu
Headlines
Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars; Two Earn Udall Honorable Mentions
Four U of A students have received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, an award for top students in mathematics, science, and engineering.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Culminates in New Outdoor Geological Installation
Grand opening event to celebrate the new GeoLab installation at the U of A’s Gearhart Hall courtyard is set for May 3. The installation will be open to the public year-round.
First Students to Use Online Degree to Hone Nursing Leadership, Elevate Patient Care
Hanna Baxendale and Wendi Kimbrell will begin coursework in the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Master of Business Administration program offered by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing and Walton College.
Join the Office for Sustainability on a Final Cruise to Campus
Cruise to Campus Wednesdays have fostered a gathering space for individuals interested in biking to campus. Drop by the Old Main Lawn from 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday for coffee, something to eat and conversation.
Fay Jones School Student Ambassador Program Gives Voice to Design Students
The student ambassador program at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design is built to connect top design students with their school, its alumni, its future students and others inside and outside the school.