We're very excited to announce our partnership with ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to bring Steinholding back to PA's Lehigh Valley and we're going big with a Steinholding tournament series that spans the great state of Pennsylvania and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 10th, 2026 at 6:00pm at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA! The Sam Adams Octoberfest 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 Pennsylvania and attend the USSA National Steinholding Championship! This year's State Tournament Program is 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 our home state of Pennsylvania 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 ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest State Championship Finals. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition. If your favorite PA venue isn't hosting a competition, tell them to get registered so you can join the fun!
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2. You can also compete as part of ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest Qualifier Competition on Saturday, October 3rd, time TBD!
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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Wye Brewing Co. | 3 Forbes Road, Trafford, PA 15085 | September 20th & 27th, 2026 at 1:00pm! |
 | Musikfest Stadtplatz | Payrow Plaza, 10 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | Date/time TBD |
 | Unter Uns Musical and Entertainment Society Oktoberfest | 1401 Van Buren Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 | Date/time TBD |
 | Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest | 722 South Chiques Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 | Date/time TBD |
 | Bonn Place Brewing | 310-14 Taylor Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 | Date/time TBD |
 | Mad Chef Craft Brewing Madtoberfest | 2023 Miller Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520 | Date/time TBD |
| ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest Bethlehem | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015 | State Championship Qualifier: October 3rd, 2026, time TBD
State Championship Finals: October 10th, 2026 at 6:00pm! |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
