To make it as easy as possible for you to compete with no distractions, we compiled all of the details and FAQs for finalists who are participating in the California Steinholding State Championship Finals!
If you have any other questions prior to the day of the State Finals, please contact the USSA representative who confirmed your attendance for the finals or jbanko@ussteinholding.com for help. On the day of the event, please use the contact at the State Final venue listed below, so we can make sure you get in touch with someone who can help quickly.
October 26th, 2024 at 2:00pm
South of Shaw Beer Co., 1755 Broadway #107, Fresno, CA 93721
Competitor check in begins at 12:00pm
Michelle Pellerin will be your point of contact on the day of the State Finals. Her cell phone number is (559) 355-1281. If you have confirmed your attendance with U.S. Steinholding Association, your name will be on the list at the festival entrance so they know to le you in.
Free street parking all around, no meters.
The State Steinholding Championship will be one part of a local festival event happening on 10/26! There will be food vendors, live entertainment, and of course great beer. More information available here.
Festival entrance is free for each pre-qualified Steinholding finalists and one guest. Additional tickets are available in advance for $20 on the festival site, or $25 on the day of the event, and each ticket includes your first beer! Purchase tickets here: https://www.southofshawbeer.com/event-details/broadway-bash-2024
Since all competitors have qualified at one of our registered tournament locations, the State Finals is a single round, winner-takes-all Steinholding match with separate men's and women's divisions.
Official U.S. Steinholding Association Competitions Rules will be enforced at the State Finals. Make sure you review them before the match so that you're ready to compete correctly: USSA Official Rules
$500 in prizes courtesy of South of Shaw, plus this year's State Champions will ALSO receive a full Oktoberfest outfit provided by our partners at BavariaTrachten.com
As a pre-qualified, confirmed finalist, there is no cost to you to participate in the State Finals competition.
You don't need to bring anything other than your ID and your iron will to become a champion. The competition steins will be provided to you by the venue, and will be yours to keep as a souvenir of the competition, win or lose.
In the event of rain, the competition will still be held on the same day, but it will be moved indoors or under a festival tent.
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Our partners at BavariaTrachten.com provided an extra special discount code (STEINHOLDING) to get 10% off any purchase of lederhosen, dirndls, and other Festwear accessories. So if you want to get decked out for the State Finals or other Oktoberfest events this season, check them out.
