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President and CEO: Rod Woodruff
Founded 1981
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling®, the world’s first and leading entertainment destination for the motorcycle enthusiast.
The venue’s high-profile, nine-day festival, known as The Best Party Anywhere®, remains one of the world’s most televised and longest running independent music festivals.
Located three miles east of Sturgis, SD on 600 creek-fed acres, the Chip offers multiple stages of entertainment, a swimming hole, bars, mouth-watering food, showers, cabins, RVs, camping and more to visitors traveling from all corners of the world.
Guests from all 50 states and 22 countries have the freedom to party and play while experiencing world-class concerts, outrageous events, moving freedom celebrations, thrilling powersports, charity events, and more.
The Chip's concerts are free with camping. More details are available at
www.BuffaloChip.com
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2021 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Pre-Rally Party August 2–5
Concerts Aug. 6–15
2022 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Pre-Rally Party August 1–4
Concerts Aug. 5–14
2023 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Pre-Rally Party July 31–August 3
Concerts Aug. 4–13
2024 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Pre-Rally Party July 29–August 1
Concerts Aug. 2–11
2025 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Pre–Rally Party July 28–31
Concerts Aug. 1–10
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Cody Ertman
cody.ertman@buffalochip.com
Office: 605-347-9000