Delta State University will celebrate its 24th annual Pig Pickin’ on Saturday, Sept.19, in Statesmen Park located at the north side of the football stadium. Events begin at 1 p.m., prior to the Statesmen’s 6 p.m. kick-off versus Harding University at Parker Field-McCool Stadium.
Barbecue isn’t the only thing on the day’s menu. Activities include a KidsZone, live entertainment by Delta State’s “Ol’ Skool Revue” band, pep rally with the DSU cheerleaders, marching band, and football team.
Barbecue tickets are $5 each and are available for purchase at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation House. Serving lines will be open from 3-5 p.m. In case of rain, barbecue plates will be available for pick up at the Young-Mauldin Dining Hall.
Game tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Chadwick-Dickson Field House. For more information, visit www.gostatesmen.com.
Pig Pickin’ t-shirts are now on sale at the Alumni-Foundation House at the cost of $10 for short sleeve and $15 for long sleeve.
For more information on this Alumni-Foundation and Athletic Department sponsored event, please contact the alumni office at (662) 846-4660 or e-mail alumni@deltastate.edu.
