We are very excited to announce our partnership with Oktoberfest Northwest to bring Steinholding to Washington and this year's event is sponsored by Bitburger! And we're going big with a Steinholding tournament series that spans the state and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 4th, 2025 at 1:00pm during Oktoberfest Northwest at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, WA! The Bitburger premium Pils 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 Washington state and attend the 2025 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 eternal Steinholding glory.
Great question! We're partnering with breweries, bars, and festivals across the state who will host preliminary qualifying rounds at their location. 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. 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Flying Lion Brewing | 5041 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118 | September 19th, 2025 at 6:00pm |
 | Four Horsemen Brewery | 30221 148th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042 | Local Prelims: August 23rd and September 6th, 2025, Local Finals: September 20th, 2025, times TBD |
 | Chuckanut Brewery | 11937 Higgins Airport Way Burlington, WA 98233 | September 13th, 2025 at 2:00pm and 5:00pm! |
 | Acorn Brewing | 2105-B Meridian Ave East Edgewood, WA, 98371 | September 20, 2025 at 4:00pm! |
 | Reuben's Brew - Downtown Seattle | 1201 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 | September 26, 2025, time TBD |
 | Whistle Punk Brewing Co. | 122 S. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99201 | September 27, 2025 at 7:00pm! |
| Reuben's Brew - Ballard | 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 | September 27, 2025, time TBD |
 | Well 80 Brewhouse | 514 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 | September 28th, 2025 at 3:00pm! |
 | Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden | 3809 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | October 3rd, 2025 at 5:00pm! |
 | Oktoberfest Northwest | 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 | State Championship Finals: October 4th, 2025 at 1:00pm |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
