09/09/2026
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The Steinholding Competition has become a staple event of our annual Oktoberfest and it kicks off at 4:30pm with signups available onsite all day. Please see game rules below:
A steinholding contest (or Masskrugstemmen) is a traditional Bavarian strength and endurance competition where participants hold a full one-liter b**r stein straight out in front of their bodies with a locked, straight arm for as long as possible.
Equipment and Specifications
* The Stein: Competitors use an official one-liter dimpled glass mug (Masskrug).
* The Weight: When filled to the one-liter line with b**r, the mug weighs roughly 5 pounds (about 2.2 kg).
* The Grip: The mug must be gripped firmly by the handle in a fist; the thumb CANNOT rest on top of the handle.
Core Rules and Regulations
* Arm Position: The holding arm must remain completely straight and parallel to the ground, with the elbow strictly locked.
* No Support: The holding arm cannot touch or rest against the competitor’s chest or torso. The free hand must stay at the competitor’s side.
* No Spilling: Any amount of liquid spilling or dripping from inside the stein results in immediate disqualification.
* Strikes and Penalties: Judges issue “strikes” for minor form lapses (like bending the elbow or leaning excessively). Multiple strikes lead to elimination.
* Winning: The last person standing with correct, uncompromised form wins the competition.
