The U.S. Stein Holding Championships are very excited to announce their partnership with Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers to bring more Steinholding to New England! They’re going big with a Steinholding tournament series that spans the great state of Massachusetts and culminates with the State Championship Finals on October 1st, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Jack’s Abby Oktoberfest in Framingham, MA! The winner of the men’s and women’s competition finals will be crowned the 2023 Massachusetts State Steinholding Champions and will each receive prizes valued at $500 including Jack’s Abby gift cards and swag!

There are a limited number of spots available for the finals and you’ll need to compete at one of their Qualifying Venue partner locations (listed at the links below) to qualify for the finals and get your shot at the big prizes.

Map Of Qualifying Venues

List of Qualifying Venues Below

Idle Hands Craft Ales Malden, MA September 9

Boylston Shul-Verein Walpole, MA September 9 

Jack’s Abby Volkfest Party at Time Out Market Boston, MA September 15

Tackle Box Brewing Marlborough, MA September 15

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers’ Best Festin’ Party at Bell In Hand Tavern Boston, MA September 16

Save Our River Fest with NBPT Cornhole Newburyport, MA September 16

Oaktoberfest at Oak & Iron Brewing Andover, MA September 16

Medusa Brewing Hudson, MA September 23

Stellwagen Beer Marshfield, MA September 23

Jack’s Abby Oktoberfest Framingham, MA September 23

Marlborough Oktoberfest Marlborough, MA September 23

Gardner Ale House/Moon Hill Brewing Gardner, MA September 30

Great Marsh Oktoberfest Essex, MA September 30

Become a Qualifying Venue