We are very excited to continue our partnership with Gilde Brewery to bring Steinholding to North Carolina and we're going even bigger this year with a Steinholding tournament series that spans the state and culminates with the State Championship Finals on Saturday October 19th, 2024 at 6:00pm at Gilde Brewery in Charlotte, NC! The German lagers will be flowing, and the winner of the men's and women's competition finals will be crowned the 2024 North Carolina Steinholding State Champions and will each receive a $500 cash prize! This year's State Champions will ALSO receive a full Oktoberfest outfit provided by our partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use the discount code STEINHOLDING to get 10% off any purchase 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 North Carolina to host preliminary qualifying rounds at these venues. The men's and women's winner from each registered Qualifying Venue will be invited to represent their venue at Gilde Brewery for the State Championship Finals. The different venues are listed below along with the dates and times for each competition. If your favorite North Carolina 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 Gilde Brewery in their preliminary round competitions! Competitors who post the best times during their championship preview competition on October 12th, 2024, times TBD will qualify to move on to compete in the State Championship Finals the following week!
U.S. Steinholding Association Official Steinholding Rules will be used. There will be a team of 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Birdsong Brewing Co. | 1016 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28206 | August 10th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Bull City Burger and Brewery | "107 East Parrish St #105, Durham, NC 27701" | September 12, 14, 19, 21, and 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm |
 | Fonta Flora Brewery | 6751 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761 | September 14th, 2024 at 5:00pm |
 | Lost Worlds Brewing | 1100 Metropolitan Ave #165, Charlotte, NC 28204 | September 14th, 2024 at 6:00pm |
 | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery | 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217 | Competitors with the best times overall on the following dates will advance to the state finals: Saturday, September 14th @ 4 PM - 6 PM | Sunday, Sept. 15th @ 12 PM - 2 PM | Saturday, Sept. 21st @ 4 PM - 6 PM | Sunday, Sept. 22nd @ 12 PM - 2 PM |
 | Crank Arm Brewing Co. | 319 W Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 | September 15th, 2024 at 4:00pm! |
 | Bragging Rooster Beer and Mead | 120 S Main St., Warrenton, NC 27589 | September 21st, 2024, women's competition at 1:00pm, men's at 2:00pm! |
 | Village Beverage Co. | 1015 NC 150 W, Suite A, Summerfield NC, 27358 | September 21st, 2024 at 6:00pm |
 | New Bern Breakfast Rotary B/S/H/ Oktoberfest | New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St., New Bern, NC 28560 | September 28th, 2024, time TBD! |
 | Triangle Oktoberfest | 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518 | October 4th and 5th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Foothills Brewing | 3800 Kimwell Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27103 | October 5th, 2024 at 2:00pm |
 | Sweet Union Brewing Co. | 13717 E Independence Blvd., Indian Trail, NC 28079 | October 5th 2024 at 4pm |
 | SouthEnd Brewing Octoberfest Greenesboro | 117b W Lewis St., Greensboro, NC 27406 | October 5th, 2024 at 5:00pm |
 | Mecklenburg Oktoberfest | Knights Baseball Stadium, 324 South Mint St., Charlotte, NC 28209 | October 5th, 2024, time TBD |
| | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery | 15025 Bowl Street, Charlotte, NC 28277 | Competitors with the best times overall on the following dates will advance to the state finals: Saturday, October 5th @ 4 PM - 6 PM, Sunday, Oct. 6th @ 12 PM - 2 PM, Saturday, Oct. 12th @ 4 PM - 6 PM, Sunday, Oct. 13th @ 12 PM - 2 PM |
| | SouthEnd Brewing Octoberfest Boone | 747 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607 | October 12th, 2024 at 4:00pm |
 | Toasty Kettlyst Beer Co. | 106 W Main St, Gibsonville, NC 27249 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Red Buffalo Brewing Co. | 108 North Center St., Statesville, NC 28677 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Ghostface Brewing | 215 S Broad St., Mooresville, NC 28115 | Date/Time TBD |
| | Gilde Brewery | 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, NC 28217 | Local Qualifier: October 12th, 2024 State Finals: October 19th, 2024 at 6:00pm |
Want to compete or host a competition in a State Championship tournament? Check out the buttons below for more information!
