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.
Alice Cooper cranks up the voltage early on in the festival with his electric performance on Saturday, Aug. 1.
The Chip’s best lightshows are often unplanned.
One of many tactics fans use to get the attention of performers on the Wolfman Jack Stage.
Kristy Swanson salutes our nation’s past and present service members during the Freedom Celebration Ride. To see more great riding shots, check out “Fuel Your Adrenaline with 32 Epic Ride Moments.”
Two guests come together in a moment of competitive solidarity during Fan Fest.
A lone rider travels through the Field of Flags during the Freedom Celebration.
Five Finger Death Punch bassist Zoltan Bathory looks the audience dead in the eye before delivering a crushing groove during the band’s performance on Saturday, Aug. 1.
While some opt for the creature comforts of RV camping, plenty of campers prefer being closer to early rally biker roots and nature by setting up their Rally home base in the Chip’s ride-in camping areas.
Photos can never fully depict the breathtaking beauty of a South Dakota sky, but this one comes close.
Thousands hold their breath as motorcycle daredevil Doug Danger flies over 22 cars on Evel Knievel’s® Harley XR-750 in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater. See more incredible happenings from the 75th in 7 Monumental Moments of the 75th Sturgis Rally.
The Buffalo Dreamers entrance Chip fans with their mesmerizing traditional dances.
Some Buffalo Chip mementos have a longer shelf life than others. See more people making memories worth memorializing in the People of the Chip Photo Gallery.
Godsmack’s Robbie Merrill prepares for a wicked slide down his bass during the band’s Aug. 3 performance.
Members of the Seattle Cossacks cascade off a vintage Harley-Davidson, coming mere inches from grazing the asphalt.
Dee Snider doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing his music, his opinions, or his crazy ideas. Hear more from this metal madman in his Studio 14 interview backstage at the Chip.
The full moon brings out some of the wildest party animals. See more Chip fans letting the weird wash over them in 9 WTF Moments that Could Only Happen at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
The Chip is chock full colorful characters. See more of them in the People of the Chip Photo Gallery.
The smokin’ hot members Illumination Fire Troupe light up the night at the Kinison Stage.
Getting married at the Chip lets you spend your special day with both of your loves.
Since September, many of you have been showing off your own turgis Buffalo Chip® Photos in the Buffalo Chip’s Chip Shots Photo Contest. The contest’s third and final round showcases the photos that best sum up your Sturgis Buffalo Chip® experience. The contest will soon be coming to a close, which means if you want to enter and vote for your favorite shots, the time is now! If your photo gets the most likes, comments and shares on the Legendary Buffalo Chip Facebook page, you’ll be rewarded handsomely with your own limited-edition Buffalo Chip themed Epiphone guitar! Before you send in your photos…
Here are a few of our favorite photos submitted into the contest so far:
Round 1 – Good Times:
This fan-submitted selfie with Woody Gerkin gave us all a good belly laugh. See more photos from Chip Shots Round 1 here.
Round 1 – Good Times:
Ride like the wind! See more photos and learn about Chip Shots here.
Round 2 – Rides:
As you can tell from this Badlands photo from Chip Shots Round 2, there are plenty of great sites to see on your way to and from the Sturgis Rally. Plan your route with the Buffalo Chip’s Rider Friendly Map!
