A dance troupe ready to soar on silk and light a fire!

Sturgis, SD (June 27, 2019) – The Flaunt Girls will leave audiences dazed and amazed when they perform their full show with aerial acrobatics on the Wolfman Jack Stage prior to Skid Row on Friday, Aug. 2.  The dance troupe will also be performing nightly and offering their renowned ‘School of Burlesque’ on the Buffalo Chip’s Kinison Stage at the Flaunt Playground. Each show is uniquely different; part dance, part cirque and 100% tease performed to a variety of classic rock, current rock, country and pop. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/BANDS.

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Sturgis, SD (June 26, 2019) – The City of Sturgis yesterday sent a letter and changed its website to reflect a new date it set for the beginning of the 2020 Sturgis Rally within the City.  It had in late 2016 or early 2017 changed by ordinance the way it determined when the City of Sturgis would recognize the beginning date of the motorcycle rally.  Internet and other publications were not changed and many proceeded with plans based upon the date the motorcycle rally would have commenced under the decades-old formula. 

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New additions, free attractions, events, stunt shows, contests, races and live entertainment at the CrossRoads is growing for 2019.

Sturgis, SD (June 25, 2019)The ever-growing, free-access CrossRoads at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip has been undergoing upgrades, with plans for many new activities and events to take place during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2019. The most conspicuous addition is the new Big Engine Bar, which sports a 60-foot handcrafted bar where patrons will enjoy $2 beers and $3 wells, local craft beers on tap and daily live entertainment on stage.

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A growing number of superstars are slated to mix and mingle with riders at Buffalo Chip charity ride events this August.

Sturgis, SD (June 18, 2019) – The list of world-famous celebrities supporting 2019 Sturgis Buffalo Chip signature charity events is growing. Some of the most celebrated names in racing, music and pop culture are scheduled to appear at the following events in the Black Hills this August.

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Morgan is ready to take on the role of editor of the popular daily newspaper published during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Sturgis, SD (June 14, 2019) – Long-time journalist and motorcycle aficionado Felicia Morgan has signed on to lead in the creation of the annual “Sturgis Rider Daily” publication. The daily rally print publication produced by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in partnership with the Rapid City Journal is entering its sixth year of production. Founding editor Marilyn Stemp will remain on board in an advisory role.

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Get dirty with the Buffalo Chip Hooligan TT, medicate your hard rock addiction and then get down with Snoop Dogg!

Sturgis, SD (June 4, 2019) – A rock, rap and racing extravaganza that’ll raise the dead is headed to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip this August. Theory of a Deadman will perform on the Wolfman Jack Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 7 between the Buffalo Chip Hooligan TT and a performance by the big dog himself, Snoop Dogg. Frenzied fans of hard rock, hip-hop and heart-pounding racing will unify in a head-banging mass of unbridled energy in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/BANDS.

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The motorcycle is king at The Best Party Anywhere!^®

Sturgis, SD –  Glitz and grunge, crazy customization, new-tech engineering and old-school horsepower will all be on display at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip^® during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally when ten distinct bike shows make the venue the “Sturgis Rally Custom Mother Lode.” The motorcycle shows will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 - Thursday, Aug. 8 and will feature some of the world’s most astonishing machines. Participants have the opportunity to win prizes ranging from cold, hard cash to high-end components to coveted custom trophies. The bike shows will present various makes, models and customized styles, and all are open and free for public viewing. Find more information at www.BuffaloChip.com/EVENTS/Bike-Shows

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Sink your fangs into a potent concoction of retro metal-inspired riffs and hooky melodic choruses.

Sturgis, SD (May 7, 2019) – Loud and fast psychedelic metal quartet Red Fang will crank the sludgy vibes to eleven from the Wolfman Jack Stage prior to a headlining performance from Volbeat at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip^® on Friday, Aug. 9. Red Fang has been tearing up venues and festivals around the world since they released their self-titled debut album in 2009. Since then, the band has toured alongside and shared festival stages with some of the biggest names in rock music like Disturbed, Godsmack, and many others while developing a feverish cult following among the underground and psych metal communities. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/BANDS.

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The Ride that Rocks^® gets twisted when Twisted Sister Frontman leads riders and superstars from Deadwood’s Main Street to the Buffalo Chip on Monday, Aug. 5  

Sturgis, SD (May 2, 2019) – The Buffalo Chip’s signature Legends Ride charity event taking place on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 has long been the place to see and meet the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s top celebrities. This year, consummate heavy metal front man Dee Snider of Twisted Sister will act as Ride Captain and lead the parade of celebrities, industry leaders and riders supporting local charities on the ride through the beautiful Black Hills. Additional celebrities joining the Legends Ride include Academy Award-nominated actor Tom Berenger, Star of HISTORY’s “Counting Cars” “Horny” Mike, and other Hollywood and moto-industry superstars. Those interested may find more information and make reservations at LegendsRide.com.

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Pop Evil will join Toby Keith, one of the most recognizable voices in country music, during the Freedom Celebration on the Wolfman Jack Stage on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

Sturgis, SD (April 30, 2019) – A strong knockout punch from chart-topping, alternative metal-rockers Pop Evil will crank up the “The Best Party Anywhere!”^® as the band opens for the legendary Toby Keith on Thursday, Aug. 8. The band’s crunchy guitars and propulsive rhythms will boost the party at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip into high gear for a night of entertainment dedicated to American freedom and those who protect that right. Special tributes to active duty military and veterans will take place between the evening’s performances. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/BANDS.

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