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 6th, 2024 at 3:00pm
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, 100 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Free parking is available in the large lot with entrances off of Bishop & Clark Street. There is also limited free street parking on Clinton Street.
State Finals competition will be during Jack's Abby Oktoberfest! Check out their website for updated Oktoberfest features and activities!
Full food and drink menu will be available, plus German Oktoberfest food options and special beer releases!
There are no tickets required and no cover charge for the Oktobefest event and friends and family are welcome to come watch the competition, but since this is a popular event and seating is first come, first served, we recommend to arrive early to secure a table!
Competitors are expected to check in before 2:30pm.
Look for the USSA banners or ask the host where to check in. Your point of contact will be Davis Norton
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.
$500 in prizes courtesy of Jack's Abby, 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 you 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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If you would like to stay over, the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Aloft Framingham are nearby and are recommended by Jack's Abby.
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.
