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 Florida 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 12th, 2024 at 2:45PM
World Equestrian Center Oktoberfest, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
Competitors are asked to check in by 1:45PM.
Festival staff can point you in the right direction to the check-in area or help you find Jeff Fissell, who will be your point of contact for the competition and check-in.
Free parking is available in WEC's on-site lot.
Live music, great German and American food options, carnival games and family-friendly activities, wiener dog races, and of course lots of imported and domestic beer options! Check out the full list of festivities on the Oktoberfest website here!
Free tickets will be provided for each pre-qualified State Finalist and one guest (these will be left at will-call or emailed to qualified competitors in advance- TBD). Additional tickets can be purchased at https://www.showclix.com/event/oktoberfest-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, plus this year's State Champions will ALSO receive a full Oktoberfest outfit provided by our partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use the discount code STEINHOLDING to get 10% off any purchase all season long!
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.
Festival is completely indoors at the WEC expo center, so rain won't slow down the competition or the festival!
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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.
