Meet 2026 Poster Model Cayla

PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026

Some people are born into motorcycle culture. Others find their way into it and never look back. For 2026 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Cayla Klapperich, it’s a little bit of both. Cayla’s authenticity, adventurous spirit and unmistakable love for music and motorcycle culture, along with her stunning good looks, helped earn her the title of 2026 Buffalo Chip Poster Model.

You’ll have plenty of chances to meet Cayla and grab a signed poster during the 2026 Sturgis Rally, but first, get an exclusive look at her photo shoot with photographer Pat Roscamp and hear more from Cayla in her own words.
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Behind the World’s Biggest Bike Show Series & Prestigious Motorcycle Exhibit: The Unsung Builders of Sturgis

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Custom Series is the largest series of bike shows in the world, featuring 13 unique shows plus one dedicated motorcycle exhibit, Motorcycles As Art.

While the custom machines draw the crowds, it’s the builders, curators, and organizers behind the scenes who make it all happen. This is a look at the people who bring the shows to life — without the spotlight, but with all the passion.
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Meet the 2026 Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Poster Model Finalists

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026

A record number of contestants stepped up, showed off and made it very hard to look away at the 2026 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search semifinals. With 55 contestants lighting up the stage at 707 Nightlife in Rapid City, the competition was fierce and the judges had their work cut out for them. Now, 27 finalists are moving on to the next round at Robbinsdale Lounge on May 2, 2026. Thanks to sponsors Twisted Tea, Cassio’s Tattoo Gallery, Mr. Liquor, Pepsi, Sailor Jerry, Sturgis Harley-Davidson and XROCK, one winner will walk away with over $18,000 in cash and prizes and a year in the spotlight representing the number one Sturgis Rally destination as the face of the Best Party Anywhere®.
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1982 to Today: The Buffalo Chip’s History Through Posters

PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026

It would’ve been hard to predict what the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® would be like today had you asked the first bikers who rolled through the gates in 1982. Back then the original By Bikers, For Bikers® event looked a bit more like a three-day keg party in a pasture, with a handful of bands and a few hundred friends.

The early days of the Best Party Anywhere® may have been small by today’s standards, but those who attended knew they had stumbled upon something special.
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6 Ways Anyone Can Get on Stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®

PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

It doesn’t matter if you’re the next Hendrix, can burp your ABCs or are simply riding a streak of luck. There’s a way for anyone to get on stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. If you’d like to walk in the very footsteps of some of the most legendary names in music and spend a moment in the spotlight make sure you check out these five simple ways that can land you a spot on the Chip stage.
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Custom Show Guide – The Top 15 Custom Bike Shows To Attend In 2026

PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026

Don’t ever listen to the naysayers, custom culture is alive and well. In fact, it’s looking perty dang solid.

Aftermarket parts companies are turning out amazing new custom parts, OEMs are dipping their toes into the custom scene through sponsorships and collabs, and skillful motorcycle builders keep coming out of the woodwork to join the legendary builders still turning out amazing machines. Life is good, and nowhere is the state of the scene more evident than in the custom motorcycle shows that thousands of builders and spectators flock to each year.

Here are 15 custom motorcycle shows you need to see in 2025…
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Inside the Miss Buffalo Chip Contest with Two-Time Winner Gabriela

PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

If you’ve ever been to the Chip during rally week, you’ve most certainly heard the roar of the crowd in front of Wolfman Jack Stage when the Miss Buffalo Chip contest kicks off. The women who step on stage bring the confidence and charisma to put themselves out there and compete to be crowned Miss Buffalo Chip. It’s wild, unforgettable and one of the most iconic events at The Best Party Anywhere®.

We caught up with one lovely lady who’s taken home the crown not just once, but twice, to get her take on what it’s really like behind the scenes, how she gets ready for showtime and why this contest is way more than just a bikini and a runway.
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