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Beer Olympics & Steinholding Challenge

Two epic competitions. One legendary day. Join the fun at Cask & Keg during Wine Capital Weekend.

Beer Olympics

Grab your squad and show us what you’re made of!

The Beer Olympics is a high-energy, team-based competition where groups of four compete in a series of creative and entertaining beer-themed challenges. From balance to speed and strategy, every round is designed to entertain both players and spectators.

Highlights:
– 15–20 teams competing in 2-3 heats
– Fun, fast-paced beer-inspired challenges
– Relay-style format with crowd-pleasing antics
– Prizes, glory, and unlimited bragging rights
Grand Prize: Retro beer fridge fully stocked with
Firehall Brewery Beers

Your Team Entry Receives:
– Team registration to the Beer Olympics
– 4x Cask & Keg Festival Entry
– Tasting Glass and 6 Drink tickets with each entry

Beer Olympics Team Entry

Steinholding Showdown

Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the competition?

Introducing our brand-new individual competition—a traditional steinholding endurance test that will push your strength and willpower to the limit. Hold a full 1-litre beer stein at arm’s length, parallel to the ground, for as long as you can. Average holding time is 2-4 minutes, where the world record is over 21 minutes!

Rules:
– 8-12 competitors challenge in 2 heats;
top 6 per heat advance to finals
– No bending arm or resting on your body
– Arm must stay extended and shoulder-height
– Hand can only touch handle, no bracing
– Longest hold wins!

Review the Official Steinholding Rules

Your Individual Entry Receives:
– Registration to the Steinholding Challenge
– 1x Cask & Keg Festival Entry
– Tasting Glass and 6 Drink tickets with each entry

Steinholding Individual Entry

Register for the events now!

Whether you’re in it for the win or just for fun, the Cask & Keg competitions are one of the most anticipated parts of Wine Capital Weekend.

Beer Olympics Team Registration

$160.00

Includes:

  • 4x Cask & Keg entry
  • 4x Cask & Keg Tasting Glasses
  • 24x Drink Tickets
  • Chance to win the Grand Prize
Team Registration

Steinholding Individual Registration

$40.00

Includes:

  • 1x Cask & Keg entry
  • 1x Cask & Keg Tasting Glasses
  • 6x Drink Tickets
  • Chance to win the Grand Prize
Individual Registration

Beer Olympics

Highlights from past events

Team of four work together to showcase their skills in a series of exciting beer-related challenges. With 15-20 teams competing, the competition will be fierce, fun, and spread throughout the day to keep the excitement going.

Shuttle Services Available

Ride worry-free to Wine Capital Weekend! Convenient round-trip shuttles will run between Penticton, Oliver, and Osoyoos all weekend long. Arrive on time, enjoy the festivities, and let us handle the driving. Multiple pick-up locations make it easy to join the celebration from wherever you are. Seats are limited, so book your shuttle pass today and make your weekend smooth, safe, and stress-free!

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