MISSION — Nachos and sweat. Their aroma was thick, and although the food looked delectable, people opted to partake in the latter Saturday afternoon, here at the 5×5 Brewing Company where displays of strength lured people to the men and women pulling a military vehicle as far as they could, sweat dripping down their face and resolve in their hearts.

In walking through the brewery’s parking lot, one could hear the roar of people cheering and the rock music soaring — a rousing display befitting of the feats of strength to behold. And there were many to witness.

Gabriel Peńa, a professional strongman competitor from the Rio Grande Valley, partnered with the 5×5 Brewing Co. on Saturday to host the annual BeerStone 2022 strongman event for the second year.

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Bubba Simpson of Harlingen competes in the truck pull competition at 5×5 Brewery on Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Julia Hamilton of Austin competes in the truck pull competition at 5×5 Brewery on Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Pablo Adame of Edinburg competes in the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Inez Carrasquillo of Chicago competes in the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Pablo Adame of Edinburg competes in the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Austin Andrade of Houston competes in the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Angel Robles of Houston competes in the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
A judge watches the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])
Inez Carrasquillo of Chicago falls to the ground exhausted after competing in the truck pull competition Saturday in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected])

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