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Test your steinholding skills and compete for a chance to advance to the State Championship. Join us at Epperson Lagoon in the Hub on Friday, October 4th. Entry is FREE and contestants must be 21 years or older.

The top 3 men and women will qualify for the State Championship at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL on Saturday, October 12th.

Epperson Lagoon
31885 Overpass Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Event Itinerary

Doors open at 6:30PM

Women’s competition begins at 7PM

Men’s competition begins at 8PM


Event Prizes Include:

  • 1st Place Man and Woman – $50 MetroLagoons Food & Beverage Gift Card and A Beer Stein
  • 2nd Place Man and Woman – $25 MetroLagoons Food & Beverage Gift Card and A Beer Stein
  • 3rd Place Man and Woman – Beer Stein

Learn More About The Steinholding Competition

How do you train for the competition?

Everyone is different, and being in good athletic condition helps, but the short answer is “you basically just practice holding a stein a lot.”

How much does the stein weigh?
How do you pronounce “Masskrugstemmen”?
What is the world record for Steinholding?
What is Steinholding / Masskrugstemmen / Stein Hoisting?
How do you train for the competition?

Everyone is different, and being in good athletic condition helps, but the short answer is “you basically just practice holding a stein a lot.”

What is the world record for Steinholding?
How much does the stein weigh?
What is Steinholding / Masskrugstemmen / Stein Hoisting?
How do you pronounce “Masskrugstemmen”?

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to bring my own food or drinks? 

No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed at the lagoon. Additionally, no outside liquor or alcohol is allowed at the lagoon. A personal sealed bottled water or empty reusable water bottle are permitted & can be filled at our water stations onsite. Infant formula and sealed baby food is also permitted. Food is available on site, along with catering packages that must be ordered in advance. If you are renting a group space and decide to add an outside catering fee, please be advised that there will be a per person fee and catering must be pre-approved by our leadership team. 

Is smoking/vaping permitted?
Is there a fee for parking?
Are food and beverages for sale?
Is re-entry into the park permitted?
Am I allowed to bring my own food or drinks? 

No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed at the lagoon. Additionally, no outside liquor or alcohol is allowed at the lagoon. A personal sealed bottled water or empty reusable water bottle are permitted & can be filled at our water stations onsite. Infant formula and sealed baby food is also permitted. Food is available on site, along with catering packages that must be ordered in advance. If you are renting a group space and decide to add an outside catering fee, please be advised that there will be a per person fee and catering must be pre-approved by our leadership team. 

Are food and beverages for sale?
Is smoking/vaping permitted?
Is re-entry into the park permitted?
Is there a fee for parking?