Montana State Finalist Details

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 Montana 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.


Date and Time of State Finals Match:

October 11th, 2025 at 9:00pm

Location:

Great Northwest Oktoberfest, Depot Park, 510 Railway St, Whitefish, MT 59937

Competitor Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver:

IMPORTANT: All competitors are required to sign our Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver prior to participating in the State Championship Finals. Please review the document as soon as possible, and sign electronically for agreement to it's terms online here. If you have any questions before signing, please contact USSA.

Finalist Check-In Time:

Competitors should plan to arrive at the event by 7:30 p.m., and to check-in with our staff by 8 p.m.

Check-In Instructions:

There will be a check-in table in the main Oktoberfest Tent, just to the left of the stage. Your point of contact for the competition will be Lauren Walton and you can reach her at (406) 270-3225.

Parking:

On-street public parking is available throughout downtown Whitefish. In addition there is a public parking lot at the corner of Spokane and 2nd Streets, and a parking structure at the corner of Baker Avenue and 1st Street. Both are about two blocks from the Oktoberfest entry gate, at the corner of Central Avenue and Railway Street.

Other Things To Do:

State Finals competition will be during the Great Northwest Oktoberfest! Check out their website for updated Oktoberfest features and activities!

Ticketing / Reservations:

Free entry will be provided for each confirmed State Finals competitor and one guest. Your name will be on the Will-Call list at the entry gate. Additional tickets can be purchased in person at the Main Gate for $10.

Competition Format:

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.

Competition Rules:

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

Prize:

The winners at the State Finals (or runners-up if the State Champions choose not to move on) will be eligible to represent Montana at the USSA National Steinholding Championship on November 22nd, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competitors who represent Montana at the National Championship will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses to Cincinnati, and USSA will cover their hotel the night before and the night after the National Championship in Cincinnati. The winners at the National Championship will receive the $4,000 cash prize!

Cost To You:

As a pre-qualified, confirmed finalist, there is no cost to you to participate in the State Finals competition.

What To Bring:

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.

Rain Option:

The competition will be held under the main festival tent, so it will be happening rain or shine!

State Finals Facebook Event:

Montana Steinholding State Championship Finals

Lodging Nearby:

If you would like to stay over, the Oktoberfest team recommends the Grouse Mountain Lodge, which offers a free shuttle bus to the Oktoberfest 2-3 times per hour during the fest. More information is available here.

Steinholding Training Tips:

How to Train for Steinholding

Discount Code/Link for Bavarian Trachten:

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. They have free 2-3 day shipping, so if you want to get decked out for the State Finals or other Oktoberfest events this season, check them out!

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