New Fan Fest Announced for Nov. 29 at War Memorial Stadium

Arkansas Athletics, in collaboration with the Downtown Little Rock Partnership and the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, is excited to announce an all-new pregame fan fest which will take place prior to the Battle Line Rivalry game versus Missouri at War Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29.

This free event, located north of War Memorial Stadium at the corner of Fair Park Boulevard and Stadium Drive, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 p.m. to allow fans time to enter the stadium to enjoy the ‘Best in Sight and Sound’ Marching Band pregame performance along with a special flyover by the Bulldog Flight Formation Team.

Fans of all ages will have the opportunity to enjoy food trucks, music, inflatables, sponsored activations along with appearances by the Razorback Spirit Squads and the best live mascot in college sports, Tusk V.

The event will feature live music by DJ extraordinaire Mike Poe along with a variety of food trucks including A Little Crespy, Banana Leaf, Beaver Tails, Cheesecake on Point, Haygood BBQ, Joyful Macarons, Loblolly, TMW Kettle Corn and Pork Rinds plus W&M Concessions.

Rock Region Metro is providing continuous FREE shuttle service between the River Market and War Memorial Stadium approximately every 20 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on game day. The “5th Quarter Shuttle” pickup and drop-off points are outside the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce at 200 E. Markham Street and in the 200 block of South Monroe Street, just outside War Memorial Stadium.

“The City of Little Rock has been proud to play host to many of the most memorable games in the history of Arkansas Razorbacks Football. War Memorial Stadium has long provided Razorback fans from across the State with the perfect environment to come together to celebrate the team and Autumn in Arkansas,” said Mayor of Little Rock, Frank Scott Jr. “The Capital City is ready for the Razorbacks and their fans to arrive in town, and we have planned a full slate of activities, before and after the game, to show all of our residents and visitors how we roll in the Rock. If you’re a lifelong Razorbacks fan, or have never seen a game before, join us for an experience like no other.”

Continue the post-game fun at Little Rock’s official “5th Quarter” party downtown in the River Market District. Enjoy live music with Rodney Block & the Love Supreme, dancers, games, dining, shopping and more. Those over 21 years of age can now carry alcoholic beverages in the brand-new River Market Entertainment District (RMED). RMED cups and wristbands must be purchased in participating venues, and used in designated RMED areas. Friday RMED hours are 5 PM – Midnight.

With the holidays upon us, support Small Business Saturday® that weekend in style. With support from the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, the River Market and SoMa501, Small Business Saturday ® will feature the 3rd Annual Think BIG Shop Small event in the River Market. Just a few blocks away, the new SoMa Business Saturday promotion kicks off a week of holiday shopping and events in the SoMa neighborhood.

Little Rock has something to offer everyone. From sports, shops, restaurants and entertainment, the city’s residents and visitors are sure to enjoy an extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Tickets for the Battle Line Rivalry game are on sale now. Click here to purchase or call the Razorback Ticket Center at (800) 982-4647.