We are very excited to announce an historic partnership with Hofbräuhaus Buffalo to bring Steinholding the Empire State and we're going big with a Steinholding tournament series that spans New York and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 14th, 2023 at 3:00pm at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo! The Hofbräu bier will be flowing, and the winner of the men's and women's competition finals will make New York State Sporting History to be crowned the first ever 2023 New York State Steinholding Champions and will receive over $500 in prizes!
There are a limited number of spots available for the finals and you'll need to compete at one of our Qualifying Venue partner locations (listed below) to qualify for the finals and get your shot at the big prizes.
1. We're partnering with breweries, bars, and festivals across the Empire State to host preliminary qualifying rounds at these venues. Each location will be sending the winner of their men's competition and women's competition to represent them at the Hofbräuhaus Buffalo State Championship Finals. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition. If your favorite NY venue isn't hosting a competition, tell them to get registered so you can join the fun!
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2. You can compete at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo in their preliminary round qualifying competition on September 30th, time TBD and the winners will be invited to move on to compete in the State Championship Finals.
U.S. Steinholding Association Official Steinholding Rules will be used. There will be a team of official USSA judges at the finals, so study up on the rules and spend some time training to make sure your form is clean, or you won't last long in the Championship Round!
Check out the initial competition map and venue list below. Don't see your favorite venue listed? Reach out to them and tell them that you DEMAND STEINHOLDING and they need to sign up! We'll be announcing more locations throughout the summer and fall so check back and follow us on FB and IG for updates. Remember- these venues will have limited spaces available for their qualifying rounds, so show up early and register in advance with the venue if you can!
| Venue | Address | Competition Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Handsome Devil BBQ presents the 12th Annual DrindlDee and Peterhosen Oktoberfest | 3 Corwin Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 | Saturday October 5th, 2024 at 12:00pm |
 | Tap That Tap Room | 363 Delaware St., Tonawanda, NY 14150 | TBD |
 | Hofbräuhaus Buffalo | 190 Scott Street, Buffalo, New York 14204 | Prelim Qualifying Round: TBD State Finals: TBD |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
