JONESBORO, Ark. (5/14/25) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that its third annual A-State Football Kickoff Party is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, at Embassy Suites of Jonesboro.
 
The 2025 Kickoff Party will take place at Embassy Suites for the second straight year after breaking attendance and revenue records in 2024. The event, which will continue to combine elements from its traditional preseason banquet and Helmets and Heels program, is set to begin at 4:00 p.m.
 
The outing will begin in the Delta Rice and Delta Blues rooms with a silent auction and shopping experience featuring local vendors that will be on-site displaying the latest A-State apparel, gifts and gear. There will also be a show by Hank's Live Music, performed by Hayden McClain with a set-list featuring country, classic rock, soft rock and more.
 
The Kickoff Party will continue at 5:30 p.m. in the Delta Cotton rooms with a special "X's and O's" reception featuring the A-State Football coaching staff.
 
Dinner will be available in the Arvest Bank Ballroom beginning 30 minutes prior to the 6:30 p.m. program, which will feature head coach Butch Jones, emcee and "Voice of the Red Wolves" Matt Stolz and a live auction. A-State's "The Sound of the Natural State" band, cheer and dance teams and Howl will also be part of the festivities inside Arvest Bank Ballroom.
 
An "Overtime Reception" for platinum table sponsors and 1200 CLUB members will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Patio. Information about the 1200 CLUB can be obtained by calling the Red Wolves Foundation at 870-971-2401 or online by clicking HERE.
 
Several ticket options exist for the Kickoff Party, including Platinum tables (10 seats) for $3,000.  Silver tables (8 seats) are available for $1,000. An "Early Bird" pricing special of $2,500 and $870 for Platinum and Silver tables, respectively, will end June 1.
 
Individual tickets can be purchased for $100, and a "FirstDown" promotional code can be used to save an additional 10% off individual tickets.
 
All tables will be able to request to sit with an A-State player or coach. Platinum tables will be given first opportunity on coach/player of their choice and table location, followed by Silver.
 
All tables will receive recognition on promotional materials and signage at the event. Platinum tables will receive a full-sized helmet autographed by Coach Jones and an exclusive A-State Football branded item.  Silver tables will receive a mini-helmet and a 2025 A-State Football poster, both signed by Coach Jones.
 
Tickets for the A-State Football Preseason Kickoff Party can be purchased online by visiting  https://onecau.se/2025kickoffparty or by calling or e-mailing Miya Garrett (870-275-8215, mgarrett@astate.edu).
 
A-STATE FOOTBALL PRESEASON KICKOFF PARTY
Saturday, Aug. 2 (4:00 p.m.) | Embassy Suites of Jonesboro
 
4:00 p.m.: Delta Rice and Delta Blues rooms

• Silent Auction
• Helmet and Heels-shopping experience with local vendors
• Hank's Live Music performance

5:30 p.m.: Delta Cotton rooms

• Special "X's and O's" reception with A-State football coaching staff

6:00 p.m.: Arvest Bank Ballroom

• Beginning time dinner becomes available

6:30 p.m.: Arvest Bank Ballroom

• Official Program and Live Auction

8:30 p.m.: The Embassy Suites Patio

• Overtime Reception for Platinum Table sponsors and 1200 CLUB members
• Hank's Live Music performance