Gone Country set for Arkansas pregame at HogTown

Arkansas will hold its HogTown on Maple Street pregame event Saturday, Nov. 14, before the Razorbacks face South Carolina at Razorback Stadium. The free fan zone, located on Maple Street between Razorback Road and Stadium Drive, will run from 2:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Gone Country, a Fayetteville-based tribute band covering 1990s country music, will perform on the main stage beginning at 3:30 p.m. The Razorback Marching Band Drumline also will perform outside Gate 14 at 3:30, followed by a 4 p.m. pep rally in Lot 300 with the spirit squads and marching band.

The Hog Walk is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. and will feature coach Ryan Silverfield and the Arkansas football team. The Razorbacks’ game against South Carolina is listed for 6:45 p.m., with the marching band’s pregame performance taking place inside the stadium before kickoff.

HogTown activities will include appearances by Tusk VII, a family zone with inflatables and artists, giveaways, a beer garden and a large video board showing college football games. For food, fans can choose barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, tacos, grilled cheese, carnival fare and loaded bowls.

Lot 300 will remain accessible Saturday through its east entrance on Stadium Drive and west entrance on Razorback Road. Maple Street between Stadium Drive and Razorback Road is scheduled to reopen after the second quarter of the Arkansas-South Carolina game.

Why it matters

HogTown gives Arkansas fans a free pregame gathering near Razorback Stadium before the South Carolina matchup. The event also changes traffic on Maple Street and access around Lot 300.

What to watch next

HogTown opens at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, with Gone Country taking the stage at 3:30 p.m. and the Hog Walk scheduled for 4:15 p.m.