Miss Buffalo Chip 2026
SAMANTHA JO
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Samantha Jo’s Profile
Eye color: Baby Blue
Hair color: Bombshell Blonde
Hometown: The Backwoods of PA
Instagram: @samanthajo415
Occupation: Teacher by day, hosting bike nights by night
What are three words you would use to describe yourself?
Bold, Badass & Bootylicious
What is your greatest skill or ability? What do you pride yourself on?
I don’t just dream big—I work for it. I have multiple college degrees and working on a doctorate. I never give up and want to always prove people wrong.
What is the quality that sets you apart from others?
That would be proving that women don’t have to fit one stereotype while balancing strength and femininity. I love motorcycles, off-roading, MMA, but I also have the confidence and creativity to bring beauty to it all.
What motivates you?
Being better than I was yesterday and knowing someone is doubting me.
What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?
Either behind the week of my jeep in the mud, on the Harley with the wind in my hair, or curled up on a couch watching Harry Potter.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
Healing, to heal all the sick babies and kids in the world so another child never has to suffer.
What’s the craziest thing on your bucket list?
Racing on a professional racetrack
Do you prefer to ride on the back of a bike or to ride your own, and why?
While backpacking is nice and all I prefer to ride my own because I like being in control and twisting my own throttle
What is your favorite band/performer who has played at the Buffalo Chip?
While Nickelback always has a place in my heart, my favorite will always be the late & amazing Ozzy Osborne
What are you bringing to the Buffalo Chip that you could not leave home without?
I couldn’t leave home without my leather jacket. It was given to me by my uncle, who has since passed away, so it means a lot more to me than just riding gear. Every time I put it on, I’m reminded to enjoy the ride, appreciate the people around me, and never take a single mile for granted. Bringing it to the Buffalo Chip feels like bringing a piece of him along for the adventure.
What are you looking forward to most about the Buffalo Chip experience this year?
This is my first year so I’m ready to experience as much as I can!
Why do you want to be Miss Buffalo Chip?
I want to be Miss Buffalo Chip because it’s about so much more than wearing the title—it’s about representing one of the most iconic motorcycle communities in the world. Motorcycling has introduced me to incredible people, unforgettable experiences, and a sense of freedom that’s hard to put into words.
I want to represent the Buffalo Chip with energy, authenticity, and respect for the culture. Whether I’m meeting riders from across the country, cheering on events, or simply making someone feel welcome, I want to be someone people remember for my personality just as much as my presence.
To me, Miss Buffalo Chip should embody confidence, adventure, and a genuine love for the motorcycle lifestyle. I’d be honored to represent those values and give back to a community that has given me so many amazing memories.
If you have been before, what’s your favorite memory from a past Sturgis rally
This is my first year so I’m excited to make as many memories as I can!
If you could ride with any influential person in history, who would it be and why?
While I could choose Steve McQueen, Evel Knievel or even Bessie Stringfield. I’d ride with my uncle. He may not be famous to the world, but he was influential to me. I still wear the leather jacket he got me when I ride, and one more ride with him would mean more than any ride with a celebrity. Sometimes the people who shape our lives the most never make the history books.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why
I’d choose Iceland. The landscapes look like they’re from another planet, and I’d love to experience the waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers, and the Northern Lights. It would be the adventure of a lifetime.
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done
Becoming a mom while continuing to chase my own goals. It’s been the biggest adventure of my life, and it’s taught me courage, balance, and that it’s never too late to keep chasing your dreams.
What’s your favorite type of music and who’s your favorite artist?
My playlist is truly bipolar. One minute it’s a country jam session, the next it’s screaming metal, then somehow we’re slow dancing to a love song or singing to a 2000s pop song.
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
“Can’t Fight The Moonlight” by LeAnn Rimes