Fan Fest

Connect with Friends and Earn Prizes during the Sturgis Rally!

Bring your friends and join the fun on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the free-access Buffalo Chip CrossRoads for an exciting party filled with ice-cold drinks, exciting entertainment, hilarious games, gorgeous girls and generous giveaways on the Big Engine Bar Stage.

Who:	You and Your Party Crew!
What:	Fan Fest
When:	Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 – 1 – 3:30 pm 1:00 p.m. – Beard Contest Hosted by XROCK 2:00 p.m. – Beer Belly Contest 2:30 p.m. – Mullet Madness Contest 3:00 p.m. – Cherry Pie Eating Contest
Where:	Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
Why:	Win Big Prizes and Laugh Your Ass Off Doing It
How:	Enter using registration forms below or simply show up and step up!

Beard Contest Hosted by XROCK

Showcase your majestic man manes at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Beard Contest Hosted by Fireball of XROCK. Grab your friends and head to the Big Engine Bar in the heart of the free-access Buffalo Chip CrossRoads for this spectacle of the rally’s biggest and best beards. In addition to bragging rights and the adoration of fans, entering this contest gives you a shot at prizes that will make your beard stand on end!

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Beer Belly Contest

If you’d rather drink a six-pack than have six-pack abs, this is the contest for you. While it takes years—or even decades– of dedication to shape the perfect beer belly, it only takes a few moments to win the Chip’s Beer Belly Contest. Show off your guts for glory.

Mullet Contest Presented by Grunt Style

Pay homage to one of the most misunderstood and unapologetically badass haircuts of all time and you could be walking away with huge prizes. First place receives a free minibike and gift basket courtesy of Grunt Style. Second place receives a Grunt Style gift card.

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Cherry Pie Eating Contest

No one can deny that it’s fun to get pie-eyed at The Best Party Anywhere®, but it’s even more fun when you’re doing it for your chance to win free 7-Day Passes for 2027!