We are very excited to announce our partnership with New Ulm Oktoberfest to bring Steinholding to Minnesota! And we're going big with a Steinholding tournament that spans the state and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 3rd, 2026 at 1:00pm during the downtown Oktoberfest in New Ulm, MN! The beer will be flowing, and the winner of the men's and women's competition finals will be crowned the State Steinholding Champions and will be invited to represent Minnesota and attend the 2026 USSA National Steinholding Championship! This year's State Championships are 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.
Great question! We're partnering with breweries, bars, and festivals across the state who will host preliminary qualifying rounds at their locations. The winner of their men's competition and women's competition will be invited to represent each of these venues at the State Championship Finals. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition and pinned on the map. If your favorite venue isn't hosting a competition, tell them to get registered so you can join the fun!
U.S. Steinholding Association Official Steinholding Rules will be used. There will be a team of official USSA-trained 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 Facebook and Instagram 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | New Ulm Polka Palooza Downtown | 206 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073 | July 25th or 26th (TBD), 2026, time TBD! |
 | New Ulm Oktoberfest | Center St & S Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073 | State Championship Qualifier: October 2nd, 2026, time TBD
State Championship Finals>/b>: October 3, 2026 at 1:00pm! |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
