Some guys spend the Rally turning heads. Others barely leave anything to the imagination.
If you’ve got the confidence to rock a homemade mankini, the swagger to own the runway, and the charisma to make the crowd cheer, this is your moment. Build your barely-there beachwear from a mystery collection of supplies, slip into your one-of-a-kind creation, and strut your stuff for a shot at becoming the Hot Hunks Homemade Mankini Champion.
Will your design be bold? Ridiculous? Surprisingly sexy? That’s entirely up to you. One thing’s for sure—you’ll have the crowd’s full attention.
Best of all, you’ll be competing for an incredible prize package featuring TWO FREE 14-Day Passes to the 2027 Sturgis Buffalo Chip, full-event Concierge Camping from Camp Easy Ride, prizes from Twisted Tea, and, of course, legendary Buffalo Chip bragging rights.
All it takes is creativity, confidence, and the willingness to wear one of the most outrageous outfits you’ll ever put on.
| Who: | Guys who want to strut their stuff and ladies who want to watch! |
| What: | Hot Hunks Homemade Mankini Contest Presented by 93.1 |
| When: | Qualifying Rounds: Saturday, Aug. 8 @ 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 @ 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 @ 5 p.m. Finals: Tuesday, Aug. 11 @ 5 p.m. |
| Where: |
Bikini Beach Stage
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| Why: | Win 2 14-Day Passes to the Chip in 2027 with Concierge Camping at Camp Easy Ride |
| How: | Preregister online or show up day of the event! |
Not planning to compete? Grab a spot on the beach anyway. You’ll have a front-row seat as contestants transform a mystery pile of materials into barely-there beachwear, then hit the runway to see who can earn the loudest cheers. Bring your friends, cheer on your favorite Hot Hunk, and enjoy an afternoon of laughs, creativity, and eye-catching entertainment.
How It Works:
Sign up online in advance or simply shot up for one of three preliminary competitions:
- Saturday, Aug. 8 – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 9 – 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 10 – 5:00 p.m.
When the contest begins, every contestant receives the same surprise collection of materials. Your mission? Transform them into a homemade mankini worthy of the runway. Once you’ve created your masterpiece, you’ll model it for the crowd while audience judges decide who advances to the championship round.
Finalists return on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 5:00 p.m. to compete for the champion title before celebrity judges including 2026 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Cayla, and Poster Model First Runner-Up Shelby and 2026 Hot Hunk Wyatt.
While you’re there, pick up one of the official 2026 Hot Hunks Event Poster and get it signed by the Hot Hunk Wyatt!
Win the Ultimate Rally Experience
One competitor will walk away with:
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- TWO FREE 14-Day Passes to the 2027 Sturgis Buffalo Chip
- Full-event Concierge Camping from Camp Easy Ride, so your campsite is set up and waiting before you even arrive.
- Prizes from Twisted Tea
- The title of Hot Hunks Homemade Mankini Champion
- Legendary Buffalo Chip bragging rights
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Even if you don’t make it to the finals, entering a preliminary round pays off. Preliminary contestants are eligible for:
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VIP upgrades for Buffalo Chip Beach Games
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Sponsor swag bags
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A chance to earn your place in the championship
Ready to Earn It?
You don’t need to be a tailor. You don’t need six-pack abs. You just need the creativity to build it, the confidence to wear it, and the guts to own the spotlight.
Everyone starts with the same supplies. What happens next is up to you.
Build it. Bare it. Bring the house down.
Head to Bikini Beach before 5:00 p.m. and take your shot at one of the hottest prize packages of Sturgis Rally.
