We are 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 12th, 2024 at 6:30pm (tentative time) 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 2024 Pennsylvania State Steinholding Champions and will each receive a $500 cash prize!
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. First the time ever, you can also compete at as part of ArtsQuest's iconic Musikfest at Stadtplatz on Thursday, August 8th at 7:00pm, and of course at ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest in their Oktoberfest Qualifier Competition on Saturday, October 5th at 6:30pm!
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Artifice Ales and Mead | 55 North Main Street, Manheim, PA 17545 | July 27th, 2024 at 5:00pm |
 | Musikfest Stadtplatz | Payrow Plaza, 10 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | August 8th, 2024 at 7:00pm |
 | Yough River Brewing Co. | 1030 South Arch Street, Connellsville, PA 15425 | Saturday September 14th and 21st, 2024, at 4:00pm |
 | ShawneeCraft Brewing Company | 100 Shawnee Inn Dr., Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 | Saturday, September 21st, 2024, time TBD |
 | Yergey Brewing Yergfest | 235 Main St, Emmaus, PA 18049 | Sunday September 22nd, 2024, time TBD |
 | Wallenpaupack Brewing Company Oktoberfest | 73 Welwood Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428 | September 22nd, 2024, at 3:00pm |
 | Half Barrel Brewing at Trailside Events PA | 201 N. Main Lane, Lehighton PA 18235 | September 28th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Old Forge Brewing Co. | 532 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821 | September 28th, 2024, Women's competition at 2:00pm, Men's at 2:30pm |
 | Mad Chef Craft Brewing Madtoberfest | 2023 Miller Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520 | September 28th, 2024 at 4:00pm |
 | Bonn Place Brewing | 310-14 Taylor Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Clarion River Brewing Co. | 600 Main St., Clarion, PA 16214 | Date/Time TBD |
| ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest Bethlehem | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015 | State Championship Qualifier: October 5th, 2024, time TBD
State Championship Finals: October 12th, 2024 at 6:30pm (tentative time) |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
