Rodney Block & The Love Supreme Band to Rock HogTown as Razorback Football Season Kicks Off

Razorback fans can kick off the 2026 football season with live music, family fun and plenty of Hog spirit as HogTown returns to Maple Street Saturday, Sept. 5, ahead of Arkansas’ season opener against North Alabama.

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 the festivities before heading into the stadium for the “Best in Sight and Sound” Marching Band pregame performance.

Kicking off the season’s HogTown entertainment will be Rodney Block & the Love Supreme Band, known for their high-energy performances and soulful fusion of jazz, funk, R&B and rock. The band will take the main stage at 11:30 a.m., bringing live music and energy to Maple Street as fans prepare for kickoff.

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
• Rodney Block & the Love Supreme Band 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 Ford, Coca-Cola, Dollar Shave Club, U of A Advancement, CommunityAmerica Credit Union and Rudy’s BBQ

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
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.
DOWNTOWN DAWGS: The best hot dogs and food to get you ready for kickoff.
FANNIE MAE’S KITCHEN: Fine Soul Food Cuisines brought to you by a mother and daughter duo.
JARABES TAPATIOS: Shaved ice served with natural fruit syrup from Mexico!
CHELLE’S BURGER JOINT: Delights Black Angus burgers and fries.
FOOD THERAPY: Bringing home cookin’ right to you!
MEG’S FOOD TRUCK: Try their yummy chicken strips, mashed potatoes along with delicious Mac & Cheese!
RUDY’S BBQ: Serving up delicious BBQ!

GAME 1: HOGTOWN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 a.m. — HogTown on Maple Street opens
11:30 a.m. — Randy Block and The Love Supreme Band concert begins
12:15 p.m. — Razorback Marching Band Drumline performance outside Gate 14
12:30 p.m. — Pep Rally in Lot 300 featuring the Razorback Spirit Squads and Razorback Marching Band
12:45 p.m. — Hog Walk featuring Coach Ryan Silverfield and Razorback Football
2:45 p.m. — HogTown closes
3:20 p.m. — Beat North Alabama presented by the University of Arkansas Land of Opportunity Scholarship

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 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026.
2. On Friday and 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.