STEIN HOLDING CONTEST
Stein Holding Competition
Hold a full 1-liter stein at arm's length longer than anyone else. An official qualifier for the Tennessee State Steinholding Championship: compete for more than bragging rights.
OFFICIAL STEINHOLDING QUALIFIER
This isn't just bragging rights. It's your road to the State Championship.
The Nashville Oktoberfest Stein Holding Competition is an official qualifying competition for the Tennessee State Steinholding Championship Tournament, hosted by the U.S. Steinholding Association. Across all Nashville Oktoberfest qualifying rounds, the competitor with the longest official hold time in the Men's Division and the competitor with the longest official hold time in the Women's Division earn eligibility to advance to the state finals.
2026 TENNESSEE STATE STEINHOLDING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company: Knoxville, Tennessee
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Maximum 10 competitors per round
Register early. Spots fill up
Registration closes 1 hour before start
Walk-ups welcome only if space remains
Bicentennial Capitol Mall: Bier Tent Stage
Next Year
This year's schedule has wrapped. We'll post next year's lineup when it's ready.
- •Each entry includes one General Admission festival ticket: a separate ticket email with your QR code is sent after you register.
- •The Brat Eating Contest runs first each slot, with the Stein Holding Competition immediately following.
- •Registration closes one hour before each scheduled competition. Walk-ups are permitted only if space remains.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Thank You for Visiting Us This Year
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