What's new at the Arnold Sports Festival

He's back! Once again, the Arnold Sports Festival is taking over the convention center.

Why it matters: It's a massive boon to our local economy, drawing over 100,000 visitors from around the globe.

• The four-day fitness event is one of the world's largest, with dozens of physique and strength competitions and an expo featuring hundreds of vendors.

What we're watching: "Game of Thrones" star Hafthor "The Mountain" Bjornsson is competing in Saturday's Arnold Strongman Classic for the first time since winning three straight titles from 2018-2020 and briefly retiring .

• Plus: A new Stack3d pavilion will highlight supplements, functional foods and energy drink brands new to the expo.

Pro tip: The Sunday Showcase ($35) guarantees a "Governator" sighting, but Arnold also explores the expo and other events.

• He'll speak at Friday and Saturday's pro bodybuilding shows, too ($60-120).

💭 Our thought bubble: Don't fret if you're an amateur. With contests ranging from powerlifting to medieval fighting and foosball, you'll find something to enjoy — even if it's just the people watching .

If you go: Expo: 10am-7pm tomorrow ($45) and Saturday ($55) and 10am-4pm Sunday ($35). $100 weekend pass. Kids under 15 free!

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