OKTOBERFEST: September 19, 2026

Wear your favorite Oktoberfest or Irish gear and join us as we celebrate the end of the season. We’ll be pouring your favorites in the beer garden, enjoying music, and fun all day long. Specialty beers and guest taps to enjoy on-site, and lots of cans and crowlers to take home. Kilts and Lederhosen are not required but are definitely appreciated.

PRE-FESTIVITIES:

STEIN HOIST QUALIFYING ROUNDS: TBA Soon

MR. & MRS./MS. OKTOBERFEST:

Nominate yourself or someone else by visiting: HERE.

OKTOBERFEST APPAREL:

Drops soon!

OKTOBERFEST: SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, NOON UNTIL 10 PM

12 pM: Oktoberfest toast

Kick off the Oktoberfest celebration with our annual toast in the Beer Garden. Don’t forget to wear your kilt or your lederhosen!

FOOD TRUCK:

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck & Twisted Concessions

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:

12:30 PM: TOM’S KITCHEN TABLE

4 PM: VISINATA

7:30 PM: MILO SGAMBELLONE

picture of people holding a stein and the US steinholding association logo

OFFICIAL USSA steinHOLDING Qualifier Location

We're looking for some representation!

If you are determined, over 21, and able to hold a stein longer than anyone else you might be just who we need!

Come out, crush the competition, and prepare to represent the Phoenix in the 2026 Ohio USSA Steinholding competition!

Your opportunity begins with three qualifying rounds for women and men. Winners from each qualifying round will compete in our finals on September 19 during our Oktoberfest. Final Round winners will advance to represent the Phoenix in the Ohio USSA Steinholding Competition in Cincinnati against other qualifiers from across Ohio.

How can you participate? Show up at any of these Phoenix Qualifying Rounds:

Dates TBA

Be available to participate in the Phoenix Final Round:

Saturday, September 19, at noon.

Start warming up now! Women and men will compete in separate divisions. You may participate in multiple qualifiers. Participants must be 21 or older. There is no fee to enter.