Meet the 2022 Poster Model Search Finalists

Published on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

There aren’t many people in this world who can truly say they’ve landed their dream job. But the finalists of the 2022 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search presented by Twisted Tea and Fozzy’s Cycle Shop are close enough to taste it! Being the face of the Best Party Anywhere® is highly sought-after gig, and the 20 remaining contestants are sure to make the judges’ decision difficult during the finals hosted by XRock on May 7, 2022.

40 Years of Good Times at the Best Party Anywhere

Published on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

It’s been over four decades since the legendary Buffalo Chip first opened its gates to the multitude of bikers that gather each year for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. As we await the next action-packed, adventure-filled experience at the Chip, we decided to revisit the parties of the past by diving deep into the Chip’s photo archives, uncovering many never-before-published shots. Check out some of our favorite moments, enjoy the nostalgia and have a good laugh in this riveting look at the people that made the past years at the Chip possible.

The Return to the Donnie Smith Bike Show

Published on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

It’s always the end of March that the Donnie Smith Bike Show takes over the RiverCentre in St. Paul, MN for the largest and longest-running motorcycle show and swap meet in the Midwest. For the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, it has been an annual pilgrimage to kick off riding season and visit friends in the Twin Cities. All that came to a screeching halt with COVID-19 in 2020, and for the last two years the show promoter, Neil Ryan, has worked tirelessly to get back to 🧑‍💼 .

10 Custom Bike Shows, 10 Custom Heroes, 8 Consecutive Days, 1 Location, 1 Custom King - The Custom Bike Scene Lives at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®

Posted on May 16, 2022 14:48

Sturgis, SD (May 13, 2022): The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has joined forces with the world’s preeminent custom motorcycle builders to host a series of prestigious motorcycle shows and the Motorcycles As Art Exhibit for 2022 – Emergin’ Virgin’ for the 82^st Sturgis Rally. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series is comprised of ten world-class bike shows that will take place Aug. 6 – 12. In addition to winning prizes like $2,500 or an S&S Cycle V111 engine, builders showcasing their creations will have the opportunity to compete for the Custom Series King award, which is awarded live on the main stage Friday, Aug. 12 prior to headlining entertainment from Pop Evil. More information and the official announcement video can be found at BuffaloChip.com/BikeShows.

Biker Belles Women’s Day Offers Freedom of the Open Road with Heroes of the Motorcycle Industry

Posted on April 29, 2022 17:41

Sturgis, S.D. (April 28, 2022): Women riders, passengers and friends who support them are invited to gather at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® to celebrate women in motorcycling during Biker Belles Women’s Day Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. For the upcoming 14^th annual event held during the 82 ^nd Sturgis Rally, Biker Belles is bringing in a long list of leading ladies who are shaping the motorcycle industry. Ride Captain Gevin Fax and Ambassador Diva Amy Skaling will lead participants on the guided Morning Ride™ from The Lodge at Deadwood to the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads. Once there, riders will hear from featured speakers in the Coffee Clutch moderated by Jacqui Van Ham and see one influential woman receive the prestigious Nancy Davidson Ambassador Award. Biker Belles is accepting nominations for the award through May 14. See the full schedule of events and special guests at BikerBelles.com.

Four New Bands to Rock the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Stage on the Same Night

Posted on April 27, 2022 08:01

Sturgis, S.D. (April 26, 2022): On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip is bringing four of the biggest names in hard rock to the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® for an epic night of unapologetic rock. Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse, Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves come together for the loudest evening of the 2022 Sturgis Rally to ensure that everyone gets their fill of crunchy guitars, booming drums and powerful vocals. See the announcement video and more star-studded acts coming to the Chip at BuffaloChip.com/BANDS.