Buffalo Chip News

Another chart-topping hard rock band has been added to the heart-pounding lineup of the Best Party Anywhere®.

Sturgis, SD – The opening weekend of the “Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling^®” just added another dynamic chart-topping band, hard rockers Red Sun Rising. The band will open for one of the biggest rock powerhouses on the planet, Foreigner, on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip‘s Wolfman Jack Stage on Saturday, Aug. 4.
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Chevelle and Queensrÿche will floor it into the red zone for the Sturgis Buffalo Chip^®‘s checkered flag finale.

Sturgis, SD – The “Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling^®” is packing the final night of its 2018 event with two of the top names in heavy metaldom, ending 9 days of virtual non-stop, world-class live music on a high note. The Chicago-based power trio Chevelle will headline on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Saturday, Aug. 11, following a performance by progressive metal pioneers Queensrÿche.
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Rock and race fans with severe heart conditions warned to seek doctor’s approval before attending this night of intense action, thrilling moto-combat and high-energy rock!

Sturgis, SD – Driving adrenaline levels to the danger zone, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip is bringing one of the top names in alternative hard rock to top off a night of intense American Flat Track moto-combat. Theory of a Deadman will be taking the Wolfman Jack Stage immediately following the Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Grand National Championship races presented by Indian Motorcycle on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. This is set to be a really big show, incorporating groundbreaking visual effects and familiar favorites to the setlist of Theory’s own no. 1 hits.
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Chart-topping rock stars will bust 2018 open with an explosive night of hard rock at “The Best Party Anywhere!” ^®

Sturgis, SD – A strong knockout punch from chart-topping, metal-rockers Pop Evil will break open “The Best Party Anywhere!”^® in 2018. The band’s crunchy guitars and propulsive metal rhythms will boost the party at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip into high gear straight out of the gate when they take the Wolfman Jack Stage onFriday, Aug. 3, 2018. To accommodate Pop Evil’s performance and provide a solid night of American country rock, The Marshall Tucker Band will move to Tuesday, Aug. 7 to open for former Staind frontman turned chart-topping, country-rock artist Aaron Lewis. Watch the announcement video here.
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Paul Teutel Jr. introduces audiences to a bike inspired by “The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling!”^®

Sturgis, SD – The successful Discovery Channel series that brought America Paul Teutul Jr. and Paul Jr. Designs is back. The first episode of American Chopper, “Welcome Back,” aired Thursday, March 1 with a review of the family’s tumultuous past and an introduction to their current projects. Paul Jr. offered a few glimpses of his latest project, a Sturgis Buffalo Chip-inspired custom bike.
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Brazen banana hammocks to grace the thrust at the Kinison Stage for the first ever All Male Revue at “The Best Party Anywhere!”^®

Sturgis, SD – The rock-hard bodies of the # 1 all-male revue will be bringing the heat in two interactive, women-only shows at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip this August. Some of the world’s sexiest and most exotic men will dance, sing and show off every bulge and ripple in choreographed routines to thumping beats and an electrifying light show. HUNKS The Show will take place on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Kinison Stage. The shows will take place at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 prior to Foreigner’s main stage performance and Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, prior to Aaron Lewis’ main stage performance. A limited number of $20 VIP tickets are available for each performance to women with a campground pass who are interested in securing a spot close to the stage.
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“This is definitely a Buffalo Chip first,” said Rod Woodruff, Sturgis Buffalo Chip President. “We’ve been catering to the men for years, and due to many requests over the years we’ve stepped it up for the ladies. And frankly, these guys will make women’s heads spin. We are building a special elevated thrust so everyone will enjoy a good view, but the women who are lucky enough to find a spot up front in the VIP section will likely get more than just a good eyeful.”
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The original biker band meets up with today’s for an all-out howling at “The Best Party Anywhere”®

Sturgis, SD – One of today’s most heavy-hitting motorcycle musicians will be meeting up with the original biker band when Yelawolf and John Kay & Steppenwolf share the same stage at “The Best Party Anywhere!”^® Although the bands may differ stylistically, the pairing brings together two acts with deep roots in biker culture. Country, rock and blues-inspired hip-hop star Yelawolf will open for classic rockers John Kay & Steppenwolf on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip^®‘s Wolfman Jack Stage Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.
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For the 10^th year, Custom bikes built from the pure passion and love of the machine will be exhibited at the Buffalo Chip free to the public this August.

Buffalo Chip, SD (Feb 13, 2018) The pure love of art and motorcycles will bring together a stunning collection of masterpieces for the Sturgis Buffalo Chip‘s 2018 Motorcycle As Art exhibit, titled “Passion Built – Garage to Gallery.” The exhibit, curated by Michael Lichter, will feature the work of over 40 builders and artists who demonstrate incredible passion and have built motorcycles especially for this show. All support themselves by other means, yet they all are building professional-quality custom motorcycles outside of a professional workplace. Each bike will be lit with theater lights and displayed atop an elevated pedestal to better give guests an open view from every angle. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip will host the exhibit in a 7,000 sq. ft. dedicated gallery in its Event Center. The exhibit is free to the public 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 through Friday, Aug. 10.
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LAS VEGAS, NV (Feb 12, 2018) – BladeAces.org has announced that it will be holding the first ever Knife & Ax throwing Championships at the World-Famous Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 3 to August 12, 2018 from 9am until 3pm daily. The Buffalo Chip Blade Aces Championships held at the free-access CrossRoads will be the largest knife throwing event ever attended.
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