Razorback fans will have a free pregame hangout waiting for them Saturday when HogTown returns to Maple Street ahead of Arkansas’ matchup with Tulsa.
The event runs just north of Razorback Stadium, between Razorback Road and Stadium Drive, and opens four hours before kickoff before wrapping up 15 minutes before the game. That gives fans a window to take in the pregame scene before heading inside for the “Best in Sight and Sound” Marching Band performance.
The headliner on the Bud Light Sound Stage is Funk Factory, a high-energy band that mixes Motown soul, guitar-driven rock and roll, Sinatra-inspired jazz, modern pop and classic country. The band is set to start at 3:30 p.m.
HogTown’s lineup stretches well beyond the music. The day includes live entertainment, food, family activities and giveaways, along with a live college football feed on the big screen. Fans will also get a look at Tusk VII, described as the best live mascot in college sports, plus appearances from the Razorback Spirit Squads, mascots and Marching Band.
The Family Fun Zone will feature inflatables, a balloon artist, caricatures and face painting. Food options range from fair-style snacks and Southern comfort food to BBQ, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and Italian ice. The beer garden sits next to the main stage, and free swag and giveaways are planned from Coca-Cola, CommunityAmerica Credit Union, HallPass, Hogs+, Paschal, Rudy’s BBQ and Tito’s.
Here’s the day’s schedule: HogTown opens at 3:00 p.m., Funk Factory goes on at 3:30 p.m., the Razorback Marching Band Drumline performs outside Gate 14 at 4:00 p.m., the pep rally begins in Lot 300 at 4:15 p.m., and the Hog Walk with Coach Ryan Silverfield and Razorback Football starts at 4:30 p.m. HogTown closes at 4:45 p.m., with Beat Tulsa presented by HallPass set for 7:00 p.m.
Fans should also plan around street closures. Maple Street from Stadium Drive to Razorback Road will close to all traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Lot 300 outside the Frank Broyles Athletic Center will stay accessible through the east entrance on Stadium Drive and the west entrance on Razorback Road. Maple Street will reopen to traffic at the conclusion of the second quarter.
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