09/11/2025
This past Saturday, we had the privilege of catering an unprecedented event. The inaugural football matchup between Arkansas State and Arkansas certainly lived up to expectations. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to Amanda McDaniel and the entire ASU Alumni Association for entrusting Hogapalooza with the responsibility of executing this event. The ASU tailgate was hosted at the Little Rock Zoo. Initially, we booked the event for 1500 attendees, but ultimately served close to 2000, setting a new record for our organization. This achievement is truly remarkable. Hogapalooza provided an impressive array of culinary offerings, including 96 whole Boston butts, 1475 jumbo chicken wings, 20 gallons of coleslaw, 10 gallons of BBQ sauce, complemented by chips and bottled water for all attendees. The pièce de résistance was a smoked, 141-pound whole hog, which garnered significant attention upon its presentation. The event drew an impressive crowd of over 3000 people to the zoo tailgate party. The weather was exceptionally favorable for September in Arkansas. War Memorial Stadium was sold out, creating an electric atmosphere reminiscent of numerous games I attended with my family in the past. The day was filled with nostalgia and reunions with old friends, making it truly unforgettable. I must express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible team of friends and family who contributed to the success of this event. Their tireless efforts and dedication were instrumental in ensuring the smooth ex*****on of the event. I would also like to acknowledge my mother's invaluable contribution, as she prepared coleslaw at our residence earlier in the week. I am deeply grateful for her support. ❤️.
All in all, I couldn’t have gone any better. VERY sore however. Haha
See ya down the road !!!!!!
