We are very excited to be partnering with Wurstfest as the host venue for our 2026 Texas Steinholding State Championship Finals! Since Steinholding is always better when there's great beer in your glass and great people around you, we are thrilled to be a part of Wurstfest! The best Steinholders from across the state will come together on Sunday November 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm where the winners will be crowned the Texas Steinholding State Champions!
The State Champs will receive a fresh new pair of lederhosen or a dirndl from our sponsor partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use our extremely creative discount code STEINHOLDING to get an extra 10% off any purchase of lederhosen, dirndls, and other great festival apparel all season long! More importantly, the winners at States will be invited to the USSA National Steinholding Championship to compete for the $4,000 cash prize! They'll receive up to $500 personal travel reimbursement and two nights hotel stay in Cincinnati if they represent Texas at Nationals! But let's not get ahead of ourselves- they need to qualify for States first!
There are a limited number of spots available for the State 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 Steinholding glory.
1. Festivals, breweries, and bars across Texas 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 State 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 Wurstfest at their Qualifying Competitions on November 6th, 2026 at 7:30pm and November 8th, 2026 at 4:30pm!
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 last long 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Hill Country Craft Beer Festival | 120 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | April 25th, 2026, time TBD |
 | Das Festival of Kendall | 100 N. Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 | June 20 and 21, 2026, at 4:00pm and 6:00pm both days! |
 | Crystal Springs Hideaway | 113 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth, TX 76114 | Prelim Qualifiers: August 13th, 20th, 27th and September 3rd, 2026; Local Finals at Fort Worth Oktoberfest: September 24th, 2026 |
 | Hop and Sting Brewing Co. | 906 Jean St., Grapevine, TX 76051 | September 5th, 2026, time TBD! |
 | Old Gregg Brewing Co. | 906 Jean St., Grapevine, TX 76051 | September 12th, 2026, time TBD! |
 | Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden | 79 Rainey Street, Austin, TX, 78701 | September 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2026 at 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 9:00pm! |
 | Longtab Brewing Company | 4700 Timco W, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78238 | September 26th and October 3rd, 2026 at 7pm (tentative time) |
 | Round Rocktoberfest with Bluebonnet Beer Co. | Centennial Plaza, 301 W Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664 | October 3rd, 2026, time TBD |
 | Lakewood Brewing Co. | 2302 Executive Dr., Garland, TX 75041 | October 10th, 2026 at 3:00pm |
 | Galveston Bay Brewing | 902 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565 | October 24th, 2026 at 6:00pm! |
 | 3 Nations Brewing Co. | 1033 E. Vandergriff Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Twisted X Brewing Co. | 23455 W RR 150, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Wurstfest | 120 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Qualifying Round Competitions: November 6th, 2026 at 7:30pm, November 8th, 2026 at 4:30pm State Championship: Sunday November 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm! |
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