Capturing the real magic of life goes far beyond having a good eye and the right equipment. Sometimes it requires fully immersing yourself in the party, making friends with your subjects and getting in the middle of some weird shenanigans. To give you an insider's look at what makes the Best Party Anywhere® so special, photographer Aaron Packard did just that. Join him on his gonzo adventure through two weeks of motorcycles, music, freedom and camaraderie that'll make you want to hop on your bike and head right to the Legendary Buffalo Chip.
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Events
22 Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Events Your Mom Would’ve Warned You About
They’re freaky, kinky, seriously strange and utterly hilarious. They’ll leave you with stories you’ll want to tell, but won’t be able to. They’re not kid tested, nor are they mother approved, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t join in anyway. Check out this guide to the most off-the-wall Sturgis Buffalo Chip events so you can start planning an unbelievable vacation during the Sturgis rally. Just make sure you’ve also planned a rock-solid alibi before you attend these…
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Donnie Smith Show 2017: The Coolest Custom Motorcycles and Cars
Living in the Midwest over the winter definitely comes with its fair share of drawbacks if you’re a motorcycle or car enthusiast. But each year when the world starts to thaw, the Donnie Smith Bike and Car Show more than makes up for lost time. On March 25 and 26, 2017, gear-heads, celebrities, custom enthusiasts and their families flocked to the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn. to experience the show’s monumental 30th anniversary. While checking out the hundreds of amazing custom motorcycles and cars kept the crowd buzzing with excitement, narrowing them down to select winners in 35 motorcycle classes and 22 car classes had to be a tough gig. Now that all the deliberating is out of the way, you can see which customs rose to the top and which stuck in attendees’ minds by checking out these highlights.
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Before Kustom Kulture was King: Tracing the Roots of Custom Biking
Over the decades, custom motorcycling has seen good times and bad. Motorcycle builders have been on the top of the heap and relegated to the back alley. But for the faithful, those ingrained wrenches and riders who long ago claimed biking as their life’s work, custom motorcycles are as sublime and necessary as ever.
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2016 Highlights: The Best from The Best Party Anywhere®!
During the 35th anniversary of The Best Party Anywhere, the authentic traditions that have become centerpiece to the rally's fabric and that continue to set the bar for years to follow allowed guests like you to enjoy more motorcycles, music, freedom and camaraderie than ever before. 2016 was yet another perfect example where explosive new activities and experiences at the Chip elevated the rally standard in many unprecedented ways. Here are a few of the highlights folks can't stop talking about.
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Donnie Smith Show Recap: The Biggest and Best of 2016
After spending a long, wicked Minnesota winter bundled up to the point of virtual immobility, few things could keep a motorcycle or car enthusiast indoors on a sunny spring day. That is, of course, unless it’s the weekend of the annual Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show. Each year tens of thousands of freshly thawed enthusiasts flock to the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn. to experience this monster menagerie of motorcycles, cars and parts, and with good reason! Walking the floor, talking with some of the biggest names in the biz and gawking at every impeccable custom detail is a great way to melt your mind so you can start dreaming and scheming for your next scenic ride or customization project. Don’t believe it? Check out these show highlights for proof!
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Donnie Smith Show Brings You Top Shelf Machines and Handcrafted Artistry
It’s the time of year when gearheads begin to yearn for a high-octane, adrenaline-infused experience. We need to shake out the cobwebs, feast our eyes on swoopy sheetmetal and tap into the gritty essence of moto madness. At the Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show on April 2-3, 2016 at the St. Paul RiverCentre you’ll find killer custom motorcycles and knockout classic cars and trucks reeking with simple elegance and subversive ferocity. With 35 classes in the bike show and 22 in the car show, there’s a place for every vehicle to shine, from patina’d rats to pristinely restored beauties. Literally the best in the Midwest, hands down.
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The Year in Review: 15 Most Talked About Moments of 2015
Epic pranks, shattered world-records, mega milestones and the biggest bash in the history of motorcycling had the biker world buzzing throughout 2015. Thanks to all of you for joining in on the fun and making these 15 moments the talk of 2015.
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23 of the Best Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Photos from the 75th
Between all the bikes, bands, babes and beer drinkin’, there was a lot to experience at the Best Party Anywhere™ during the 75th Sturgis Rally. While no one person could’ve ever taken it all in, the Buffalo Chip’s photography team and fans like you were there to capture it all. After looking through thousands of the Chip’s photos and images submitted in the Chip Shots Photo Contest, we’ve compiled a handful of exciting and inspiring images that beautifully captured the Chip experience. Whether you’d like to relive the party, live vicariously through those who were there or are considering attending the Chip’s 35th anniversary party in 2016, you’ll want to check out these picture perfect moments.
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Fuel Your Adrenaline with 32 Epic Ride Moments
If you experienced any of the rides during the Sturgis motorcycle rally this year, you got the chance to take freedom by the handlebars and explore the Black Hills on rides you hoped would never end. Although we haven’t yet found a ride that goes on forever, we can help you to relive your amazing experiences. Try to find yourself in these fantastic ride moments, and by the time you get through them, you’ll swear the fresh Black Hills wind was just blowing through your hair!
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