Funk Factory to Headline Saturday's HogTown on Maple Street
Razorback fans can kick off Saturday’s game day at HogTown on Maple Street, returning September 26 for a free pregame celebration ahead of Arkansas’ matchup with Tulsa.
Located on Maple Street just north of Razorback Stadium between Razorback Road and Stadium Drive, HogTown is the ultimate pregame destination for Razorback fans of all ages. The free event will open four hours before kickoff and continue until 15 minutes before the game, giving fans plenty of time to enjoy live entertainment, activities and the excitement of gameday before heading into the stadium for the “Best in Sight and Sound” Marching Band pregame performance.
Funk Factory is a high-energy band delivering a diverse mix of music, from Motown soul and guitar-driven rock and roll to smooth Sinatra-inspired jazz, modern pop and classic country. Fans can catch Funk Factory live on the Bud Light Sound Stage beginning at 3:30 p.m.
HOGTOWN HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY RAZORBACK FAN
Fans can enjoy a full lineup of entertainment, activities, food and giveaways throughout the morning, including:
- Live Music & Pep Rally featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads, mascots and Marching Band
- Opportunity to see the best live mascot in college sports, Tusk VII
- Funk Factory performing live on the main stage
- Food Trucks Galore featuring everything from classic fair favorites to Southern comfort food
- Beer Garden located next to the main stage
- Big-Screen Videoboard showing live college football games
- Family Fun Zone featuring inflatables, a balloon artist, caricatures and face painting
- Free Swag & Giveaways from Coca-Cola, CommunityAmerica Credit Union, HallPass, Hogs+, Paschal, Rudy’s BBQ and Tito’s
With live entertainment, great food, family-friendly activities and Razorback spirit around every corner, HogTown is the place to be before every home game.
EATS AND TREATS ON THE STREET
ARKAN-THAW ICE SHAVERS: We make traditional and small-batch handcrafted syrups served up on fluffy finely shaved ice.
ATOMIC DOG: Enjoy a delicious hot dog will all the trimmings.
BURTON’S CREAMERY: Fayetteville’s only super premium soft serve ice cream.
CARSTEN CONCESSIONS: Carnival food including foot long corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade and more.
CHELLE’S BURGER JOINT: Delights Black Angus burgers and fries.
DOWNTOWN DAWGS: The best hot dogs and food to get you ready for kickoff.
HUGS: CHEF-INSPIRED ICE CREAM: Cool and creamy small-batch ice cream flavors made right in Fayetteville.
MEG’S FOOD TRUCK: Try their yummy chicken strips, mashed potatoes along with delicious Mac & Cheese.
RUB IT SNOUT: Serving up some delicious breakfast food items.
RUDY’S BBQ: Serving up delicious BBQ.
THE BREEZY SCOOP: Cool down with refreshing Italian ice, then dig into crave-worthy favorites like crispy fried Hawaiian rolls, chicken on a stick and savory pork chops on a stick.
THE SMOKIN BOWL: Serving up a lineup of loaded, flavor-packed bowls, including beef tips and rice, Greek, burrito, teriyaki and BBQ bowls.
WILLIAMS SOUL FOOD: Food not only good for the stomach but good for the soul.
HOGTOWN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
3:00 p.m. — HogTown on Maple Street opens
3:30 p.m. — Funk Factory concert begins
4:00 p.m. — Razorback Marching Band Drumline performance outside Gate 14
4:15 p.m. — Pep Rally in Lot 300 featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads and Razorback Marching Band
4:30 p.m. — Hog Walk featuring Coach Ryan Silverfield and Razorback Football
4:45 p.m. — HogTown closes
7:00 p.m. — Beat Tulsa presented by HallPass.
3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
1. To accommodate the setup and operation of HogTown, Maple Street from Stadium Drive to Razorback Road will close to all traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
2. On Saturday, access to Lot 300 outside the Frank Broyles Athletic Center will remain available through the east entrance on Stadium Drive and the west entrance on Razorback Road.
3. Maple Street, from Stadium Drive to Razorback Road, will reopen to all traffic on gameday at the conclusion of the second quarter.
