We are very excited to announce our partnership with World Equestrian Center Ocala to bring Steinholding to the Sunshine State and we're going big with a Steinholding tournament series that spans Florida and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 12th, 2024, time TBD during the WEC Oktoberfest! The German bier will be flowing, and the winner of the men's and women's competition finals will make Florida State Sporting History to be crowned the first ever 2024 State Steinholding Champions and will receive over $500 in prizes! 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!
There are a limited number of spots available for the finals and you'll need to compete at one of our Qualifying Venue partner locations (listed below) to qualify for the finals and get your shot at the big prizes.
1. We're partnering with breweries, bars, and festivals across the state of Florida to host preliminary qualifying rounds at these venues. Each location will be sending the winner of their men's competition and women's competition to represent them at the WEC Oktoberfest State Championship Finals. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition. If your favorite FL venue isn't hosting a competition, tell them to get registered so you can join the fun!
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2. You can compete at WEC Oktoberfest in their preliminary round qualifying competition at the first week of their Oktoberfest on October 5th, time TBD! The winners will be invited to move on to compete in the State Championship Finals the following week.
U.S. Steinholding Association Official Steinholding Rules will be used. There will be a team of official USSA judges at the finals, so study up on the rules and spend some time training to make sure your form is clean, or you won't last long in the Championship Round!
Check out the initial competition map and venue list below. Don't see your favorite venue listed? Reach out to them and tell them that you DEMAND STEINHOLDING and they need to sign up! We'll be announcing more locations throughout the summer and fall so check back and follow us on FB and IG for updates. Remember- these venues will have limited spaces available for their qualifying rounds, so show up early and register in advance with the venue if you can!
| Venue | Address | Competition Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Keel Farms Agrarian Ale + Cider | 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, FL 33565 | August 15th, 2024, 7:00pm Womens, 8:00pm Mens |
 | Ormond Brewing Co. | 301 Division Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 | Prelim Matches on August 28th and September 11th, 2024, Local Finals on September 25th, 2024, times TBD |
 | Halpatter Brewing Co. | 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32055 | September 21st, 2024, time TBD |
 | Dunes Brewing | 59 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127 | September 28th, 2024, time TBD |
 | MetroLagoons - Epperson | 831885 Overpass Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 | October 4th, 2024 at 7pm (women's match) and 8pm (men's match) |
 | Millennial Brewing Co. | 1811 Royal Palm Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 | October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024, times TBD |
 | Grand Central Brewhouse | 2340 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | October 5th & 6th, 2024, 5:00pm on 10/05, 3:00pm on 10/06 |
 | Crazy Dingo Brewing Co. | 8500 Penzance Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | October 5th & 6th, 2024, 6:00pm on 10/05, 2:00pm on 10/06 |
 | Cigar City Brewing | 3924 W Spruce St., Tampa, FL 33607 | October 6th, 2024, Women's Match at 2pm, Men's at 3pm |
 | World Equestrian Center Oktoberfest | 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 | Prelim Qualifying Round: October 5th, 2024 State Finals: October 12th, 2024 |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
