We are very excited to be partnering with Cincinnati Lager House (formerly known as Moerlein Lager House) as the host venue for our 2026 Ohio Steinholding State Championship Finals! The best Steinholders from across the state will come together at Lager House on Date/time TBD where the winners will be crowned the State Steinholding Champions and will be invited to represent Ohio and attend the 2026 USSA National Steinholding Championship which is also being held at Lager House's Cincinnati Christkindlmark! 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. Festivals, breweries, and bars across Ohio are hosting preliminary qualifying rounds! The winners from the men's competition and women's competition at each location will be invited to represent their qualifying location at the Cincinnati Lager House Championship Match. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition. If your favorite 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 Lager House's Qualifier on dates/times TBD to qualify and represent with home field advantage for the 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 make it far in the Championship Round!
Check out the initial state competition map and venue list below. Don't see your favorite venue listed? Let them know that you DEMAND STEINHOLDING so they best sign up! We'll be announcing more locations throughout the summer as registrations come in 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 | |
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 | Bockfest Hall at Cincinnati Lager House | 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | March 7th, 2026 at 4:00pm! |
 | Maize Valley Winery and Craft Brewery | 6193 Edison Street NE, Hartville, OH 44632 | Date/time TBD |
 | Cincinnati Lager House | 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 | Qualifying Competition: Dates/times TBD State Finals: Date/time TBD |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
