JONESBORO, Ark. (8/4/12) – The Arkansas State football team will host its annual Fan Appreciation Day event Saturday, Aug. 11 at ASU Stadium.

A-State, which reported for fall camp Aug. 1, will hold a scrimmage as part of its Fan Appreciation Day as the Red Wolves continue preparations for the 2012 season. Admission to the scrimmage is free and gates will open at 5 p.m. Practice will begin at 6 p.m. with the scrimmage set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors from Wings To Go, Lewis BBQ, B A Burrito and ASU Concessions will be selling food on the concourse and fans will have an opportunity to win prizes throughout the night.

Fans will able to pick up posters and participate in various activities at the stadium. The ASU Bookstore will be present to sell Red Wolves merchandise.

“Excitement is high for this football season and Fan Appreciation Day kicks off the 2012 season,“ ASU Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions Gleen Hart said. “We want to thank our fans for all the support they give us, and we encourage everyone to come out and see the 2012 Red Wolves football team as they participate in a live scrimmage under new head coach Gus Malzahn.”