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 North Carolina 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 11th, 2025 at 6:00pm
Gilde Brewery, 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, NC 28217
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.
Competitors are asked to check in at 4:30pm.
When you arrive, ask the front desk staff where to report to. Your point of contact will be Gilde's Brewmaster, Willi Wallstab. If you need assistance, you can call Gilde's main number at 980-613-8454.
There is a lot in the back of Gilde with limited parking spots. There is also plenty of parking on the surrounding streets and a huge parking lot at Dewitt Ln's intersection with Freeland Ln (Scaleybark Station Parking), 0.2 miles away (a 3 minute walk to the brewery).
The event is free to attend, no tickets are required! If you are coming with a larger group, reservations are recommended though, as this is expected to be a popular event! You can make reservations through the Gilde website here.
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 compete in the USSA National Steinholding Championship on November 22nd, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competitors who represent North Carolina 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! Learn more on our National Championship program page here.
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 inside, so rain won't be a problem.
North Carolina Steinholding State Championship Finals
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!
If you would like to stay over, there are lots of hotel options nearby, but Gilde recommends Ello House, which is right next door and offers options on Airbnb.
