We are very excited to announce our partnership with Walking Tree Brewery in Vero Beach 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 17th, 2026 at 3:00pm! The German bier styles will be flowing, and the winner of the men's and women's competition finals will make Florida Sporting History to be crowned the new Steinholding State Champions!
The State Champs will receive a fresh new pair of lederhosen or a dirndl from our sponsor partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use our extremely creative discount code STEINHOLDING to get an extra 10% off any purchase of lederhosen, dirndls, and other great festival apparel all season long! More importantly, the winners at States will be invited to the USSA National Steinholding Championship to compete for the $4,000 cash prize! They'll receive up to $500 personal travel reimbursement and two nights hotel stay in Cincinnati if they represent Florida at Nationals! But let's not get ahead of ourselves- they need to qualify for States first!
There are a limited number of spots available for the State 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 Steinholding glory.
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 Ormond Brewing 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 Walking Tree Brewery in their preliminary round qualifying competition on September 26th, 2026 at 3:00pm! The winners will be invited to move on to compete in the State Championship Finals.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Frazier Creek Brewing and Distilling Co. | 973 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994 | September 19th, 2026, time TBD |
 | New Smyrna Beach Brewing Co. | 143 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 | September 19th, 2026, time TBD |
 | Dunes Brewing | 59 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127 | September 26th, 2026 at 7:00pm! |
 | Grand Central Brewhouse | 2340 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | September 26th and 27th, 2026 at 5:00pm |
 | The Collective at Escape Brewing Company | 11495 Trinity Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655 | October 3rd, 2026 at 2:00pm! |
 | Celebration Brewing Co. | 1601 Future Wy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 | October 4th, 2026 at 3:00pm! |
 | German American Society of Greater Hollywood Oktoberfest | 6401 Washington St., Hollywood, FL 33023 | October 10th, 2026, time TBD |
 | Walking Tree Brewery | 3209 Dodger Rd, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | Prelim Qualifying Round: September 26th, 2026 at 3:00pm State Finals: October 17th, 2026 at 3:00pm! |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
