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.
October 3rd, 2026 at 6:00pm
Missoula Germanfest, Caras Park, 123 Carousel Dr., Missoula, MT 59802
IMPORTANT: All competitors are required to sign our updated 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.
Competitors should plan to arrive for check-in no later than 5:00pm.
Competitors should look for Phil Buttschardt at the table on the left side of the main stage. Your point of contact for the competition will be Heather Adams and you can reach her at (406) 360-8763 if you have any questions or need assistance.
Parking in downtown Missoula on October 3rd will be very busy. Plan for extra time to find a spot. Here is a link to a map for downtown parking. Parking in the garages and street are free on the weekends.
State Finals competition will be during the awesome Missoula Germanfest! Check out their website for updated features and activities!
Germanfest is free to enter, so bring your friends and family to cheer you on and enjoy the festival!
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
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 21st, 2026 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!
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.
The competition will be held under the main festival tent, so it will be happening rain or shine!
Our State Championship tournament page has more qualifying locations if your friends or family want to qualifying to compete against you in the State Finals! Check it out here: http://usstein.com/montana
Montana Steinholding State Championship Finals
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