Al Thompson and Footballstories, Inc. will be presenting the MHP Liberty Strongman Classic in a three-stage event in the Philadelphia area July 3 - 4.

“Come see some of the top strongmen in the world perform amazing feats of strength . . . from the World’s Strongest Man TV show: Mark Philippi, Don Pope, Karl Gillingham, Glenn Ross, Kevin Nee and Josh Thigpen,” according to the official press release.  Also on the card are Steve MacDonald, Chad Coy, Walt Gogola, Gerard Benderoth, Sam McMahon and John Conner, with Callie Marunde as the MC.

Here’s the schedule:

July 3, after the game: U.S. Army Atlas Stones Challenge at the Daniel S. Frawley Stadium (Wilmington, Delaware)

July 4, 2 p.m.: ABF-U-Pack Truck Pull, U.S. Army Arm-Over-Arm Humvee Pull, Tire Flip - Sled Drag Medley at the Franklin Institute (Center City, Pennsylvania)

July 4, 8:30 p.m: Overhead Log Press (reps) and The Mighty Muffler Tire Deadlift (last man standing) at the The Deck (Essington, Pennsylvania)