ADDISON OKTOBERFEST MASSKRUG

Hold Your Stein. Claim the Title.

Think you have the strength to become Addison Oktoberfest’s next Masskrug champion? Step up, steady your arm and see how long you can hold a full one-liter stein of Paulaner bier at shoulder level. It sounds simple—until five pounds starts feeling like fifty.

Spaces are limited, so register early and get ready to hold your own!

Register Onsite | Entry fee: $25

Masskrug Schedule 

What Is Masskrugstemmen?

Masskrugstemmen is a traditional Bavarian strength competition loosely translated as “the lifting of a one-liter stein.”

Competitors must hold a full one-liter Masskrug straight in front of them using one arm. The arm must remain completely extended and parallel to the floor. The goal is simple: keep the stein raised longer than everyone else.

Victory takes more than muscle. With a full Mass weighing approximately five pounds, proper technique, balance and determination can make all the difference.

The Road to the Final Prost

Ten qualifying Masskrugstemmen competitions will be held throughout Addison Oktoberfest. The winner of each competition will earn a place in the championship round on Sunday, September 20, at 3:15 p.m. in the Partyhalle.

The last stein standing in the championship round will take home an incredible Paulaner Prize Package—and some serious Oktoberfest bragging rights.

Know the Rules Before You Raise

• Contestants must hold the stein with one arm fully extended at shoulder level and parallel to the floor.

• Leaning backward or using the body to support the extended arm is not permitted.

• Contestants will receive a demonstration of the approved grip before the competition begins.

• The required grip and form must be maintained throughout the competition—no exceptions.

• Judges’ decisions are final.

Ready to Hold Your Own?

Your $25 registration fee includes a one-liter glass Paulaner stein filled with bier—and the stein is yours to keep!

Participant Limit: 20 competitors per competition

Before You Raise

• Check in at the designated bier booth at least 20 minutes before your scheduled competition time.
• Participants must be 21 or older, and a valid photo ID will be verified at check-in.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.
• Competition times cannot be changed or substituted.
• Participants who are not present at their scheduled competition time will forfeit their spot.

Spaces are limited, so choose your competition time and register early.