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 6:00pm 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 2024 Pennsylvania State Steinholding 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 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 as part of ArtsQuest's iconic Musikfest at Stadtplatz on Thursday, August 8th at 7:00pm (register in advance here), and of course at ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest in their Oktoberfest Qualifier Competition on Saturday, October 5th at 6:00pm!
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 Register to reserve your spot for the competition here. |
 | Rural City Beer Co. | 6 North Reamstown Road Reamstown, PA, 17567 | September 7, 2024 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm |
 | Unter Uns Society Oktoberfest | 1401 Van Buren Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 | September 7th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Sprankle's Market Octoberfest | Lernerville Speedway, 313 N Pike Rd, Sarver, PA 16055 | September 7th and 8th, 2024, times TBD |
 | Saucony Creek Brewing Co. | 15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530 | September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm estimated start time |
 | Ship Bottom Brewery Oktoberfest | 5 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081 | September 14th, 2024, time TBD |  | Yough River Brewing Co. | 1030 South Arch Street, Connellsville, PA 15425 | Saturday September 14th and 21st, 2024, at 4:00pm |
 | Wye Brewing Co. | 3 Forbes Road, Trafford, PA 15085 | Saturday September 14th and 21st, 2024, time TBD |
 | Reading Liederkranz | 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA 19606 | Friday September 20th, 2024 at 7:30pm |
 | Groove Brewing | 1401 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA 18509 | September 21st, 2024 at 4:00pm |
 | Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest | 722 South Chiques Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 | September 21st, 2024 at 6:00pm! |
 | ShawneeCraft Brewing Company | 100 Shawnee Inn Dr., Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 | Saturday, September 21st, 2024, time TBD |
 | Back Porch Brewing | 133 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013 | September 21st, 2024 at 1:00pm |
 | Wolf Brewing Co. | 100 Legacy Park Drive, Suite 400, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 | September 21st, 2024 at 3pm |
 | Sly Fox Pittsburgh Brewery & Pub at The Highline | 46 South 4th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 5:00pm |
 | Market Cross Pub & Brewery | 113 N Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 | September 23rd and 28th and October 6th, 2024: 09/23 at 8pm, 09/28 at 6pm, 10/06 at 6pm |
 | Vandergrift Oktoberfest presented Allusion Brewing Co. | 143 Grant Ave, Vandergrift, PA 15690 | September 28th, 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 |
 | Axemann Brewery Oktoberfest | 2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 | September 23rd, 2024, time TBD |
 | Flanigan's Boat House | 113 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA 19428 | September 26th, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm |
 | Wishful Thinking Brewing Co. Oktoberfest | 702 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015 | September 28th, 2024 at 2:00pm |
 | 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 |
 | Half Barrel Brewing at Trailside Events PA | 201 N. Main Lane, Lehighton PA 18235 | September 28th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Clarion River Brewing Co. | 600 Main St., Clarion, PA 16214 | September 29th, 2024 at 12:00pm |
 | Morgan's Pier Beer Garden | 221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | October 3rd, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm |
 | Spruce Street Harbor Park | 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | October 4th, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm |
 | HiJinx Brewing Taproom at the Sports Factory | 6616 Ruppsville Road, Allentown, PA 18106 | October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm |
 | Brass Collar Brewing Co. | 100 South Front St., Souderton, PA 18964 | October 5th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Cobblehaus Brewing Co. at the Falls Oktoberfest | 1015 Leesburg Station Road, Mercer, PA 16137 | October 5th, 2024, time TBD |
 | Bonn Place Brewing | 310-14 Taylor Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 | Date/Time TBD |
 | Boneshire Brew Works | 7462 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111 | Date/Time TBD |
| ArtsQuest's Oktoberfest Bethlehem | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015 | State Championship Qualifier: October 5th, 2024 at 6:00pm
State Championship Finals: October 12th, 2024 at 6:00pm |
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