Buffalo Chip News

Sturgis, SD (October 30, 2018) – Another heavy-hitter has been added to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip lineup. The gritty hard rock of Collective Soul will hit a homerun in the opener for Styx when they take the Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Monday’s superstar double header is a big score for the first 200 fan who donate and make a reservation to participate in the 2019 Legends Ride as they will be attending the concerts for free. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/bands
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One lucky fan is going to have a happy holiday courtesy of Keith Urban and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip!

Sturgis, SD (October 23, 2018) – Multiple Grammy Award-winning American music icon Keith Urban has autographed a guitar in honor of his performance at the Buffalo Chip on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, and one lucky fan will win it, along with a $250 Hot Leathers shopping spree, just in time for the holidays. The Rock the Holiday Sweepstakes offers an opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind museum-quality guitar signed by the world-famous performer and TV star. Fans may enter to win this exclusive prize package at RockTheHoliday.com.
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The superstar rock band is bringing a library of classic hits to the Wolfman Jack Stage in 2019.

Sturgis, SD (October 16, 2018) – The most legendary rock bands on the planet continue to make their way into the 2019 lineup for “The Best Party Anywhere^®” at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip^®. The venue will offer up rock superstars Styx on its world-famous Wolfman Jack Stage on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Styx is known for blending arena and progressive rock with synthesizers and piano to create some of the best-known and celebrated hit songs of the past century. Their performance on Monday offers an opportunity for the first 200 purchasing Legends Ride passes to enjoy the concert as a bonus to their charitable ride fee donation. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/bands
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Hollywood stars and top motorcycle industry leaders joined riders and patriots to push the total raised for charity through Buffalo Chip events toward the million-dollar mark.

Sturgis, SD (October 4, 2018) – The Buffalo Chip has taken a leadership role bringing together thousands of motorcyclists, patriots and fans in an effort to support and strengthen the Black Hills community through significant charitable contributions. Through its meticulous organization, marketing and staffing of premier events such as the Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride® presented by GEICO Motorcycle, Legends Lunch, Biker Belles® and Freedom Celebration, the Buffalo Chip has produced well-attended affairs and has raised a combined $769,466.79 for charities. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum has received $250,000 for the building fund. Recipients in 2018 alone including South Dakota Special Olympics – Rapid City Flame, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame, Helping with Horsepower, Sgt. Colton Levi Derr Foundation, America’s Mighty Warriors, Warrior Dog Foundation and others received more than $85,000.
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On the heels of one of the most successful festivals yet, The Best Party Anywhere® is off and running with the first announcement for 2019, one of the hottest, country chart-topping musicians of all time!

Sturgis, SD (September 18, 2018) – The 2018 Sturgis Rally is still fresh on the world’s mind, but the “Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling^®” has already made big plans for 2019. Multiple Grammy Award-winning American Country music icon Keith Urban is bringing his stunning arsenal of no. 1 mega-hits to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, smashing open the gates as never before on an inaugural weekend. This is the first of many block-busting artists the Chip will announce for its world-famous Wolfman Jack Stage lineup August 2-10, 2019. See the announcement video here: BuffaloChip.com/bands
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The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling^® is Racing Central in 2018

Sturgis, SD (July 20, 2018) – Eight days of adrenaline-packed racing events are making this year’s Sturgis Buffalo Chip Moto Stampede race series the premier action center of the rally. From American Flat Track and RSD Super Hooligan to street drags, Dirt Riot Off-Road, Gambler 500 Mini Bike Show Down and AMA Supermoto, audiences will have an up-close viewing experience paired with hot rock concerts they won’t find in any other venue in the world. Some races are absolutely free to everyone. Other races are free with camping. Passes may be purchased for each day with multi-day packages offering the best value. More info can be found at BuffaloChip.com.
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New outstanding events, contests, guns and celebrity access combine with stunts, bike shows, live music, demo rides, free fuel, vendors, the Buffalo Chip Garage and more to make the CrossRoads a rally hot spot.

Sturgis, SD – The essential rally experience of visiting the free-access CrossRoads at the west end of the Buffalo Chip is set to offer guests a largely expanded variety of exciting new events, vendor shopping, attractions and entertainment Friday, Aug. 3 – Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Guests will get a free taste of the Buffalo Chip with acres of paved retail shopping, plenty of free bike and car parking, OEM and custom bike displays and demo rides, stunts shows, bike shows, military tributes, free fuel, bikini bike wash, live music, tasty food, $2 beers, $3 wells, clean bathrooms and more. For those looking for motorcycle tires, parts and accessories, a tune up or a trick out, a trip to the Buffalo Chip Garage will inspire.
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Sturgis Buffalo Chip rounds out Best Party Anywhere® lineup with more bands, races and bike shows.

Sturgis, SD (July 10, 2018) – The world’s largest music and motorcycle festival has announced the full two-week lineup of world-class concerts, professional racing, legendary bike shows and seriously fun events to take place July 30-Aug. 12. Twenty more acts have joined the likes of Kid Rock, Eric Church, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Aaron Lewis, Theory of a Deadman, The Marshall Tucker Band and Phil Vassar. Some of the world’s top party bands have also made the list including Pop Evil, Red Sun Rising, John Kay & Steppenwolf, Yelawolf, Chevelle, Reverend Horton Heat and Queensrÿche. The full list of bands scheduled for 2018 and the official 2018 lineup announcement video can be found here: http://www.buffalochip.com/bands
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The Bob Hanson Distinguished Service Awards will be presented on the main stage on Thursday, Aug. 9

Sturgis, SD – Honoring America’s military has long been a Buffalo Chip tradition. Thursday of rally week has customarily been the day set aside to celebrate American freedom and recognize the bravery and unbeatable determination of those who have stood ready to give their lives in defense of ours. The Buffalo Chip will honor several courageous veterans with the Bob Hanson Distinguished Service Award. The Bob Hanson Distinguished Patriot Award will also be presented and two wounded veterans will be honored. A special Veterans’ charity auction will be held at the Buffalo Chip’s CrossRoads on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m.
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Vassar will rock the stage just prior to Lynyrd Skynyrd's farewell performance and The Flaunt Girls are set to pull out all of the stops at “The Best Party Anywhere!^®“

Sturgis, SD – It'll be “Just Another Day in Paradise” when Phil Vassar, one of the most recognized singer/songwriters in Nashville, takes the Buffalo Chip's Wolfman Jack Stage on Monday, Aug. 6 just prior to a performance by the Chip's self-proclaimed house band, Lynyrd Skynyrd. See the announcement video here: https://youtu.be/OT4JE7ASN_g
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