We are very excited to announce our partnership with Jack's Abby Craft Lagers to bring more Steinholding to New England! We're going big with a Steinholding tournament series that spans the great state of Massachusetts and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Jack's Abby Oktoberfest in Framingham, MA where the winners will be crowned the State Steinholding Champions and will be invited to represent Massachusetts and attend the 2025 USSA National Steinholding Championship! This year's State Championships will also be sponsored by our partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use the discount code STEINHOLDING to get 10% off any purchase of lederhosen, dirndls, and other great festival apparel 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 Massachusetts who will host preliminary qualifying rounds. The winner of each venue's men's competition and women's competition will be invited to represent them at the Jack's Abby State Championship Finals Round. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition. If your favorite Mass. 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 Jack's Abby on September 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm. The top men and women competitors on 09/05 will be invited back to compete in the Championship Finals Round for the title of State Champion!
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 make it far 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Doctor's Island Brewing Company | 19 Hull Shore Drive, Hull, MA 02045 | September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2025 at 5:00pm! |
 | Sudbury Valley Trustees Beer in the Barn Pop-up Fundraiser | The Barn at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 | September 12th, 2025 from 6:30-8:45pm! |
 | Save Our River Fest with NBPT Cornhole | 25 Low St., Newburyport, MA 01950 | September 12th, 2025, time TBD |
 | Aeronaut Brewing Company | 14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA 02143 | September 15th, 2025 at 7:00pm! |
 | Gardner Ale House/Moon Hill Brewing Co. Oktoberfest Party In The Street | 74 Parker St., Gardner, MA 01440 | September 27th, 2025 at 1:00pm! |
 | Marlborough's Oktoberfest with Lost Shoe Brewing Co. | 277 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 | September 27th, 2025 at 4:00pm! |
 | Stellwagen Beer Co. | 100 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050 | Date/time TBD |
 | Distraction Brewing Company | 2 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, MA 02131 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Timberyard Brewing Company | 555 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA 01515 | Date/time TBD |
 | Oak & Iron Brewing Co. | 18 Red Spring Rd., Andover, MA 01810 | Date/time TBD |
 | RiverWalk Brewing Company | 40 Parker Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 | Date/time TBD |
 | Jack's Abby Craft Lagers | 100 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA 01702 | Qualifying Round: Saturday September 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm State Finals: October 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
