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 10th, 2024 at 2:00pm
Wurstfest, 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Competitors are asked to check in no later than 1:00pm.
Using the map linked below, the check-in area will to the right of Das Grosse Zelt, near the top of the path that goes directly to the right down to the river. You will see a green tent with with life-sized cut-outs of Steinholders along with some tables that will probably have some USSA banners on them as well. Basically make a straight line to the right of the green restroom symbol near Das Grosse Zelt, and you'll find it. Here is the link to the map to get your bearings: 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 to the festival will be provided for yourself and one guest- when you arrive, go to entry Gate #2 and your name will be included on the will call list for entry. Gate 2 is on Landa Park Drive near the upper left of this map. Additional tickets can be purchased at https://wurstfest.com/. If you bring additional friends or family with you, make sure they take advantage of the BOGO ticket offer that is in place for November 10th.
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
$500 in prizes, plus this year's State Champions will ALSO receive a full Oktoberfest outfit provided by our partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use the discount code STEINHOLDING to get 10% off any purchase all season long!
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.
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.
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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.
