Saturday, August 22nd: KICK-OFF THE SEASON in the Gardens - Fayetteville

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Noon—5:00 p.m.

The Gardens (U of A campus—Fayetteville)

Benefiting U of A Athletics and Academics

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and a canned good for entry (for NWA food bank) and join us for an afternoon of fun activities for the whole family to "Kick-Off" the 2009 Razorback football season, presented by Bank of the Ozarks!

Free Concert by "Big Uns" throughout the afternoon on the Clear Channel Communications (93.3, 101.9, 104 and 107.9) Main Stage

Food/Drinks (All Afternoon) Bring your own or purchase food, drinks and treats from our numerous food vendors like Whole Hog Cafe,  TGI Friday's, Sodexo, Shakes, Swirl, etc.

Free Activity Zones (All Afternoon)

Photo Zone, sponsored by AMP Sign and Banner: Take photos (Bring your camera) with RazorBug, Hog Helmet, Hogzilla, the 107.9 Pig Rig and others. Tusk available from 12—4. Miss U of A, cheerleaders, pom squad &   mascots available 3—5 only.

Kid's Zone, sponsored by Jump Zone (Bentonville): Let the kids enjoy inflatable games, face painting (small charge) and other fun activities

Sports Zone, sponsored by Pennington Seed: Test your skills at various games

Misting Tents, sponsored by the NWA Naturals and The Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation to keep you cool (Mark Your Calendars: College Night at Arvest Ballpark on 8/27!)

Real World/Welcome Back Separate event in the Gardens, sponsored by the U of A Multicultural Center and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for students/faculty

Pep Rally (2:30) Kickoff pep rally with head Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino, cheerleaders, pom squad, mascots, the U of A pep band and other special guests

Coach Bobby Petrino and 2009 Razorback Football Team Autograph Session (3:00 - 5:00) Separate event, sponsored by the U of A Athletic Department as part of Razorback Fan Appreciation Day. Coach Bobby Petrino and the Razorback football team will be signing autographs at various locations throughout the Gardens

"Hog Calling" Contest for the best Hog call. Show how "Calling those Hogs" is done! Five (5) lucky participants will get the chance to win two (2) Arkansas vs. Georgia (Sept. 19) game tickets. **

"Hog Wild" Contest for the wildest Razorback attire. Dress up and be ready to "bring it"! Ten (10) lucky participants will get the chance to win two (2) Arkansas vs. Georgia (Sept. 19) game tickets**

Free Drawings and Raffles ($5/ticket or 5/$20)** Register for contests, drawings and purchase raffle tickets at NWA Razorback Club or NWA chapter of Arkansas Alumni Assoc. tents

Voter Registration Drive  A community service project by  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

And much more!!!

Hosted by the NWA Razorback Club, the NWA Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association and Delta Sigma Theta sorority. For up-to-date information on the event as the date draws closer, go to www.bbvrazorbackclub.org

Go Hogs! :razorback: