As the kickoff for football season draws closer, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletics department hosts the 2023 edition of “870 Community ROAR Jam Fest” sponsored by Super 1 Foods, Dollar General, NYSFL, What’s Next PB, First Ward Living Grace, and Pine Bluff Corvette Club on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Simmons Bank Field. The event is free and open to the public.
Pick up the official 2023 UAPB football season poster. Arkansas’ best food trucks will be stationed with sandwiches, wings, and more. At the same time, free-to-play carnival games and inflatable obstacle courses will be in place.
ROAR Jam Fest allows Golden Lions Nation to interact with student-athletes and coaches during an autograph session on Sunday, August 20, at Simmons Bank Field from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Jam Fest will feature UAPB’s football, volleyball, soccer, golf, men’s & women’s basketball, men’s & women’s cross country, men’s & women’s track & field, baseball, softball, UAPB cheerleaders, and the M4 band.
There will be a meet-and-greet with UAPB student-athletes, a fall and spring sports signing session, free haircuts for the youth, a school supply drive, a football season ticket raffle, and free food (Super 1 Foods) for all (while supplies last). Fans of all ages can also play interactive games and activities with Golden Lions student-athletes.
Lion Cub Club members will receive exclusive early access starting at 12:45 p.m. The general public will enter 15 minutes later at 1:00 p.m. The Fan Day festivities will conclude at 4 p.m. Lions Cub Club memberships are still available for the upcoming season. The Lions Cub Club is the OFFICIAL Kids Club for Golden Lion Athletics, and memberships are a MUST for all young fans. All kids from ages 5-12 are eligible to join and can enjoy several GOLDEN benefits, and not available to anyone else.
The Golden Lions soccer and volleyball will begin competition next week. The soccer team will be on the road against Tougaloo College on Thursday, August 17, followed by volleyball with an exhibition matchup against Monticello on Saturday, August 19. The Golden Lions football team will kick off their season Thursday, August 31, at Tulsa. Men’s and women’s cross country will open up at the UCA & Sugar Bear XC.
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