Get ready for a spectacular night of rock with the hottest rock bands to come to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Saturday, Aug. 4th fans will be part of a triple threat of Modern Rock as Adelitas Way and Finding Clyde join previously announced Shinedown for a one of a kind concert experience that joins a growing and amazing line-up of Sturgis Concerts at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Adelitas Way is leading the pack of young American active rock bands. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be jamming out to hits like “Sick”, “Dirty Little Thing”, “Last Stand”, “Closer to You” and “Scream”

We’re all about our friends, campers and concert-goers here at the Chip and to show our thanks once again we’re throwing a special party just for you with guest host Iron Cowgirl Missy, the International Bikini Team, and the Buffalo Chip crew. Come join us for Fan Fest 2012 on Aug 7th from 3-7 pm at the Bikini Beach in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground. Enjoy some cool prizes, great specials, fun events, awesome music, with some amazing friends.

This year’s Fan Fest kicks off at 3:00 pm Aug. 7th with a special welcome from Fan Fest Host Missy and the Iron Cowgirl Band. Win some great prizes like Zip Line tickets, VIP upgrades and even a signed Gibson Guitar with entertaining contests like Beer Belly, Fake Orgasm, Furthest Travelled, and many more.

Cool off the summer heat with a water balloon fight. Get wet and have a great time with the Buffalo Chip Top Model and the Miss Buffalo Chip Bikini Girls Grab a tequila shot with Karaoke Craig and enjoy some awesome music as Iron Cowgirl, Blind Lion and many more take to the Bikini Beach Stage.

Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Join us for one great time at Fan Fest 2012 at the Best Party Anywhere!

It's summertime and the Black Hills will rumble once again...not from revving engines, but from wrestling action! Universal Championship Wrestling brings professional wrestling to the Black Hills with 'Road Wild 2012.' The UCW “Road Wild” professional wrestling event will be located at the Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip as well as within the amphitheater. The Aug 5th passes are available now for UCW Professional Wrestling at www.BuffaloChip.com. No Campground admission is required for this show.

UCW brings wrestling back to the fans as part of the wildest wrestling events in history, with many new stars and some of your fan favorites who were formerly with WWE, WCW, and ECW. Famous for their live and television events, UCW wrestlers are ready to take over the new CrossRoads development at the Buffalo Chip with their extreme sports action Sunday Aug 5th, prior to the Zac Brown and Candlebox concerts. Don’t miss this exciting action packed entertainment.

Nothing says excitement like Professional Wrestling. Come see all the trilling action when UCW Superstars like 'Big Poppa Pump' Scott Steiner, Matt Hardy, The Shooter, Ron Simmons and Buff Bagwell leave it all on the mat in front of thousands of bikers as part of Road Wild 2012. Fans can take in these action packed events Sunday August 5th and Thursday Aug 9th, 2012 that include the UCW Divas ladies in action. Only at the Buffalo Chip®. Motorcycle ringside parking for Universal Championship Wrestling starts at noon, and is first come first serve, so get there early.

You know the lyrics. You shamelessly sing along with your favorite bands in your car, in the shower and countless other places. Now it’s time to take the stage and show your stuff. Karaoke Craig is back and bringing the good times with him everyday from 1-4 pm at Bikini Beach.

The stage is all yours during the Karaoke at Bikini Beach! Grab a little liquid courage, step up to the microphone and rock your favorite tunes from the past four decades.
Whether your choice is Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Elvis or the Beatles Karaoke at Bikini Beach is sure to be a great time.

The Buffalo Chip is making yet another band announcement, and with that announcement comes another opportunity to win a chance to meet the stars.

Music fans can Win a chance to MEET THE STARS! by guessing the next hot act to rock the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Campground stage during the 2012 motorcycle rally in Sturgis, SD. Figure out who will join Journey, Shinedown, Eric Church, Candlebox, Buckcherry, Adelitas Way, Finding Clyde, Loverboy, Boston, the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more at the Chip during the 2012 Sturgis rally. 

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s internationally renowned Motorcycles as Art exhibition showcases some of the most influential builders and artists in motorcycling. Exhibitor Dave Baker grew up the son of a Champion race car driver and was interested in anything with wheels as a kid. However, his passion was music, going on to travel the world performing as a professional musician before opening Speedmetal Cycles in Denver Colorado.

Today, Dave still plays with a local popular band and fabricates bikes and parts with a style that harkens back to the mussel car era of late 60s early 70s.

Looking for a great meal as unique as the Buffalo Chip? Well look no further than the Buffalo Grill. Satisfy your taste buds as you sink your teeth into the Buffalo Grill’s wide selection of exotic meat. Enjoy specialty items like Ostrich, Kangaroo, and of course Buffalo, the most popular of all exotic game meat.

Located near the Main Stage in the Amphitheatre, the Buffalo Grill serves up healthy portions of Buffalo Burgers that will tempt your taste buds!  This tender, flavorful burger is not only delicious, but good for you!  Half the calories and half the fat, Buffalo is a delicious exotic meat that will pleasure any appetite.

Get ready to rock with the hottest Sturgis concert lineup. The Buffalo Chip presents modern-rock band, Candlebox debuting at the Sturgis motorcycle rally Sunday, Aug. 5th, 2012. Candlebox joins the Zac Brown Band to provide Chip-goers with a great night of music for everyone.

Candlebox cranks up the modern rock with their hits like “Far Behind”, “Cover Me”, “Change”, “No Sense” and “You”. With over 5 million album sold since they hit the scene in 1990, Candlebox is ready to rock the night away at the Best Party Anywhere.

Next week the Buffalo Chip is making a double band announcement, and with that announcement comes the more opportunities for fans to win a chance to meet their favorite stars.

Music fans can Win a chance to MEET THE STARS! by guessing the next world class band to rock the stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Campground during the 2012 motorcycle rally in Sturgis, SD. Figure out what legendary band will be joining Journey, Shinedown, Eric Church, Candlebox, Buckcherry, Loverboy, Boston, the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, and Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Chip during the 2012 Sturgis rally.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s internationally renowned Motorcycles as Art exhibition showcases some of the most influential builders and artists in motorcycling. Exhibitor Andy Carter has a hardcore intensity to his life that can be found in his music, his personality, his lifestyle and mostly the motorcycles he builds from hand in his shop, Pangea Speed, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Andy finds inspiration in art, fashion, architecture and industrial design for his Art Deco style of fabricating parts and high-end custom motorcycles.

The Buffalo Chip has long honored our military and their families. Many of you know about the Buffalo Chip’s Military tribute events. Well Recently the Buffalo Chip had the opportunity to support the Soldier’s Angels efforts while in Panama City Beach, FL.  The Panama City Beach Motorcycle Rally along with other local businesses and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip helped raise funds to benefit the local organization.  As a salute to our Soldiers, nearly 200 Soldiers' Angels Freedom Flags lined the street on both Friday and Saturday.

Roller Derby, the world's fastest-growing sport, hits the ground rolling at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The 3rd annual Rolling Sturgis brings together roller derby players from around the world in this 8 day, star-studded knock-down! Competitive bouts are Free to the public 6-8:30 pm nightly at the CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip. This is an all day extravaganza, with practice bouts and clinics offered all day long. Come check out the fun and watch these entertaining ladies skate at the Buffalo Chip.

The Rolling Sturgis mission is help this amazing sport grow.  Skaters get to play for the awesome audience of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and have the experience of skating with talented derby players from all over the country. Participating skaters also have the opportunity to participate in daily clinics taught by talented guest coaches.

Gearing up for another eventful year, the Buffalo Chip is pleased to announce that nationally acclaimed artist David Uhl will be donating one of his fine prints, entitled “Gloria,” to the Biker Belles Celebration Auction on Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

The astounding piece features Gloria Tramontin Struck, an accomplished woman who became interested in the art of motorcycle riding at the young age of 16 by joining the Motor Maids in 1946. Struck, now 86, has plotted over 500,000 miles of blacktop throughout the 48 contiguous United States and was recently inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 2011.

I ran into my ol’ friend Bill, of Bill's Trailer Sales and the Biker Vendors Association for a familiar hug and told him of my new “1st “ tractor which made him proud, and made me smile.   I stopped in at Hot Leathers and saw Jim and the gang and picked up an awesome shirt and stopped to admire my friend Joyce’s beautiful jewelry at New Spirit Jewelry.   I said hello to our vendors Tim Heir Art, Jennifer's Web, Great Western Seats and our new friends at Bradz Bladz who were all hard at work and looking forward to coming home to us in August. 

The Buffalo chip “A Team” vending crew, Brian and Chris, was also hard at work with our friends at Thunder Beach.  We paused to brainstorm and get excited about the great event coming in August at the Best Party Anywhere.

Ready for another chance to Meet the Stars? The upcoming three week string of band announcements will give you three more chances to WIN.

Music fans can Win a chance to MEET THE STARS! by guessing the next world class band to rock the stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Campground during the 2012 Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. Figure out what legendary band will be joining Journey, Shinedown, Eric Church, Buckcherry, Loverboy, Boston, the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more at the Chip during the 2012 Sturgis rally.

May is Women Riders Month, and what’s more, Mother’s Day is May 13th. Time to think about those special women in your life and show them how much they mean to you. The Buffalo Chip is here to help with some great offers on everything from great looking clothes, to passes to legendary concerts and some amazing rides.

Along with a whole new line of ladies apparel with our iconic imagery, pick up our classic styles that continue their popularity year after year. The Rally isn’t complete without your official Chip apparel for the Best Party Anywhere.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search has made its rounds throughout the Black Hills area and found some gorgeous ladies hoping to be the face of the Best Party Anywhere™.  Come out to the semifinals and cheer for your favorite as these beautiful girls strut their stuff in Biker gear, lingerie, and bikinis at the Backporch in Spearfish, SD May 12th.

Our Poster Model Search is the most popular pre-Sturgis motorcycle rally event in the Black Hills. After combing through hundreds of entrants, we’ve narrowed it down to some of the hottest girls in the area. The semifinalists will be sporting their sexiest biker gear, lingerie and bikinis at the Backporch beginning at 8 pm on May 12th as they answer a few questions in hopes of advancing to the finals of the Poster Model Search.

It’s the best of the best from around the world all in one place. It’s the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. The custom show brings together international judges and builders and the hottest, most original custom motorcycles to the biggest stage in motorcycling. Check out this creative display on Thursday, Aug. 9th at the Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip and all week long at the Russ Brown Event Center in the Chip amphitheater.

Want something out of the ordinary. Cold Water Canadian Lobster. Fresh Cut Tender Sirloin Steak. Need to hear more?

Check out the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Surf-N-Turf Steakhouse located at the Historic Barn at the Legendary Campground. Take a break, sit down and share a meal with good friends during the rally. Before a night of entertainment and a great concert, indulge yourself and your friends at the new Buffalo Chip Surf-N-Turf Steakhouse.

Enjoy a made-to-order local fresh cut sirloin steak and mouth-watering cold water Canadian lobster tail.  These delicious freshly prepared meals, provided by our friend’s at Porky’s, will be served nightly and there is something for everyone.  Check out the full menu. A complete, full service bar and comfortable seating help make your dining experience complete. 

Get ready to take the party up a notch with high-energy, hard rockers, Buckcherry at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012. Buckcherry is set to perform one rocking concert Tuesday with BOSTON at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ as part of an amazing 2012 Sturgis rally concert lineup.

Always a fan favorite, Buckcherry’s endless energy and signature rock sound will leave engines revving for more. Rock out to Buckcherry performing their Billboard Top 10 mega-hit “Sorry” as well as other hits, including “Crazy Bitch”, “Lit Up”, “Everything” and “Next 2 You”.

All the hard work has paid off as students, faculty, community members, media, and parents filled up the Sturgis Brown High School auto shop to see the debut of the custom made Buffalo Chip Challenge motorcycle. The atmosphere was exhilarating with the buzz of motorcycle talk and the glimpses of the chrome and flowing red of the newly unveiled custom Road Glide.

Rod Woodruff and Keith Terry, along with several faculty members and a student’s parent, addressed the crowd as everyone admired the completed motorcycle of the Buffalo Chip Challenge. The students, under the supervision of Keith Terry of Terry Components and Randi and Nick Cramer of Dakota V-Twin, had worked nights, weekends, and even holidays on the custom bike since early February.

The weather is warming up and you’re gearing up for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Be sure you’re prepared to show up in style at the Best Party Anywhere™ with the best Buffalo Chip apparel anywhere. With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to get your 2012 gear for you or your loved one.
 
Along with a whole new line of ladies apparel with our iconic imagery, pick up our classic styles that continue their popularity year after year. Turn heads with our sexy Get a Leg Up, the Metal Skeleton Rockers, and any number of awesome designs. The Rally isn’t complete without your official Chip apparel for the Best Party Anywhere.

Hear the thunder of the pins crashing down as “Bad Boy Brian” and “Short Sleeve Sam” slide through them as Midget Bowling returns to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Take hold and hurl one of these entertaining midgets down a slicked up bowling lane into giant pins and win prizes.

Midget Bowling has become one of the most popular Chip events. “Bad Boy Brian” has made numerous national TV appearances on Springer, WWE, TNA, Wacked Out Sports, and many more.

Summer is just around the corner and our favorite time of the year, rally season, is gearing up to be the best party anywhere at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. In the mean time though I’m making the trek down to Panama City Beach this weekend to say hello to our vendor family and friends.

I will be catching up with Brian and the rest of the Buffalo Chip “A Team” vending staff.  We are looking forward to all of the familiar, friendly faces of the Buffalo Chip Vendor Family and Crew and meeting some new ones as well.

Start the day off right at the Chip by ordering a fresh cup of coffee and a delicious homemade muffin from the crew at the Coffee Crib, serving the needs of hungry rally goers for four years. Get your caffeine fix and head out to enjoy all the beautiful Black Hills, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and the Buffalo Chip have to offer.

Branching out of their main operation in Piece of Cake Bakery and Café located in Rapid City, the Coffee Crib crew can ensure that with every cup of joe served, they will also be serving up some real hometown hospitality. Enjoy your hot espressos and coffee drinks to brighten up your morning and warm the cool nights.

While Gloria Tramontin Struck came from a motorcycling family, she didn't originally have any burning desire to ride. In fact, in 1941, when she was 16, her older brother decided to teach her to ride while she told him tearfully, “I don’t want to know how to ride.” Well he won out and since then she has owned 14 bikes--3 Indians and 11 Harleys and now rides a 2004 Heritage Softail Classic.

In 1946, at age 21, Gloria joined the Motor Maids that was started in 1940. She and the founders’ daughter, Betty Fauls, are the longest standing members still riding and in 2011 they were the first in the club's history to be honored for 65 years of active riding.

Music fans, now’s your chance! Win a chance to MEET THE STARS! by guessing the next world class band to rock the stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Campground. Figure out what legendary band will be joining Journey, Shinedown, Eric Church, Loverboy, Boston, the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more at the Buffalo Chip during the 2012 motorcycle rally in Sturgis, SD.
 
Guess the Band correctly before the Buffalo Chip announces them, and fans will be entered to win an awesome prize package and automatically be entered to win a Grand Prize Fan VIP Upgrade at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®. A Fan VIP Upgrade provides people a chance to meet and have their pictures taken with their favorite stars at the Best Party Anywhere™ for an unforgettable time.

It’ the grand daddy of them all, the original motorcycle stunt show, The Wall of Death, is coming to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and you can get 2 tickets for the price of 1 right now when you purchase your tickets in advance. Want to see the world-renown Daredevils Unlimited/American Hellriders perform their extreme death-defying motorcycle stunts while at the rally. Well, if you get your ticket now you can take someone with you for free.

Since the early 1900s the Wall of Death has entertained and thrilled audiences around the world. You won’t be able to keep your eyes off of the action as you experience the thrills, chills and spills of the most dangerous sport in the world.

Got personality and dance experience? Be part of the newest dance troupe for the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Audition for your spot on the Buffalo Chip’s Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers. Open auditions for the 2012 Rhythm Rockers will be held Saturday, April 28th at Kids and Co. Dance Studio in Spearfish beginning at 12 o’clock noon.

The Sturgis Rider Rhythm Rockers will be performing choreographed dance routines daily at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the 2012 Rally. Step up to a great experience with the Rhythm Rockers at the Chip.

Keith Terry and the Sturgis High School students are rounding the home stretch of the Buffalo Chip Challenge. With the official unveiling of the completed customized motorcycle set for Monday, April 30th, everyone is pulling together to put the finishing touches on this stellar custom bike.

After receiving the parts back from paint, the students, with the help of Keith Terry, Randi Cramer and Nick Cramer, began assembling the complete motorcycle. Everything from customized pipes and air-filters to running boards and handlebars give the Buffalo Chip Challenge bike a look and feel of it’s own.

“It gives you that exciting today look that I think everyone is looking for and I think we’ve accomplished that.” Keith Terry of Terry Components said, “Everything is coming together and I think we’ve done well.”