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 Texas 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 Finals, keep in mind that we probably won't be able to help you until you have arrived and connected with us in person because the massive crowd at Wurstfest usually overwhelms the local cell towers. So please ask any questions in advance, but if you really need help, please contact Deryk at (830)832-3273, as he will be your liaison on site at Wurstfest.
In the meantime, we'd also love to learn more about you! We created a survey form to get some basic information about you and your Steinholding journey. Our Emcees at the Championship may use this information to announce you and get the crowd behind you. We would really appreciate if you would take a minute and fill it out- knowing more about the competitors helps make the State Finals event more fun for everyone! Check out the survey here!
November 16th, 2025 at 2:00pm
Wurstfest, 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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 arrive early for check-in between 12:30pm and 1:00pm.
The check-in area will be along the river-facing side of Das Grosse Zelt (#5 on the map) and you will see tables under a small canopy near the word "Hydroplant" on the map here: https://wurstfest.com/map/
There is limited street parking in the surrounding areas and many paid parking lots are available, some with shuttle service. Check out the Wurstfest parking map here.
Wurstfest has been consistently voted as one of the top Oktoberfest events in the United States, and there is no shortage of fun things to do. There are multiple stages of live music, craft vendors, some of the best German food, and of course plenty of imported and domestic beer options. Check out the Wurstfest website for details: https://wurstfest.com/
Free entry will be provided for each confirmed State Finals competitor and one guest. Your name will be on the Will-Call list at Gate 2 (see location on map here). Additional tickets can be purchased at https://wurstfest.com/
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 Texas 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 photo ID and your 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 the competition and check-in will be moved inside or under a festival tent! We will contact you to provide any last minute changes so you know where to go.
Texas Steinholding State Championship Finals
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