Take a ride through the unforgettable moments of the 2024 Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Rally as seen through the lenses of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s very talented media team.
These nine photographers captured the heart and soul of this year’s rally, preserving the memories that leave you with a heavy dose of nostalgia.
Ready to relive the epic moments you may have missed or want to relive again?
Photo by Derek Dobell
In this simple act, they learn the true cost of freedom and the deep respect it demands during the annual Flag Raising Ceremony at Freedom Field.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Having Bear Butte as the backdrop to the best rides of 2024: priceless.
Photo by Jake David
In a world full of followers, be the one who dares to lead.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
When you love your buddies so much you make a memorial for them at your crew’s yearly camp spot at the Chip.
Photo by Brady McClean
Fever dreams are real things post-rally.
Photo by Justin Camerer
All smiles ripping around Camp Zero.
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
Paloma, margarita, on the rocks? Grab yourself an outstanding cocktail with your favorite tequila, Milagro.
Photo by Connie Snow
Where chrome meets creativity. Welcome to the ultimate bike showcase: the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Custom Series Bike Shows Presented by Gates Belt Drive!
Photo by Brady McClean
The best gang is your gang lining up for the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff Party and Parade into the amphitheater.
Photo by Brady McClean
Nose to nose, Britain Hart, (8-3), and #3 Ranked Challenger Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling, posturing after their weigh-in on Friday night before the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship BKFC-63 on Saturday, August 3.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
The reaction when you ask anyone about Rally 2024.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Robbie Helms of Big Skillet shows off during their set on the Wolfman Jack Stage opening for Bad Wolves.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Doc Coyle of Bad Wolves opened Rally week with a giant HOWL after the Rally Kickoff Party on Friday, August 2.
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
When the rubber meets the Steel Bar burnout pit in the amphitheater, it’s done for.
Photo by Connie Snow
You can find yourself in the middle of a sea of custom choppers during the School’s Out Chopper Show Presented by Motorcycle Safety Lawyers.
Photo by Brady McClean
Kickstart for LIFE! When Sassy_Pantss and Ozark_AF’s Trash Panda mini-chopper collide.
Photo by Brady McClean
The crew headed to find something else to get into.
Photo by Connie Snow
Chops on Chops on CHOPS at the School’s Out Chopper Show Presented by Motorcycle Safety Lawyers.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
Pilot and Bartender Kayla air-mailing Twisted Teas at Camp Zero. Did you catch one?
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Defending Champion Britain Hart walks out to meet challenger Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling, during the inaugural Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on the first weekend of the iconic 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Epic evening at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Photo by Brady McClean
The bright lights of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship lit up Saturday night.
Photo by Derek Dobell
The Bikini Beach party is so epic that Conor McGregor has to capture his legendary time there.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
Cody Lee Meece and the Poor Excuses set the tone for Camp Zero playing for crowds in front of the Zero Bar during several events, including the Martian Machine Contraption Show.
Photo by Brady McClean
The FXR Show and Dyna Mixer brings the biggest bike show every year during the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Custom Series Bike Shows Presented by Gates Belt Drive!
Photo by Brady McClean
You never know what you will see in the amphitheater including this 11-foot long Monster Chopper designed and built by GrindHardPlumbingco.
Photo by Justin Camerer
Ozark_AF brought this wild-looking chariot (and appropriate and completely unhinged costume) to cruise around the Chip and to enter into the Martian Machine Contraption Show.
Photo by Justin Camerer
Timmy Marr from Martian Machine shows off his newest chopper build before the Martian Machine games at Camp Zero.
Photo by Justin Camerer
One of the fun perks that Camp Zero offered this year was the Go Powersports minibike garage, stocked with parts and a built-in minibike mechanic to help you get your minibike back going during rally.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Building memories, one song at a time.
Photo by Connie Snow
Ian Ziering taking a photo with a fan during the annual Legends Ride®.
Photo by Derek Dobell
Tunes, tans and a whole lot of fun, this is what rally dreams are made of!
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
Unsung Zero reporting for duty.
Photo by Connie Snow
Chillin’ out relaxing and maxing all cool at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Custom Series Bike Shows Presented by Gates Belt Drive!
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
That look you have when you know you have a van full of Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum.
Photo by Justin Camerer
Sasha’s Cycles Rodeo Games always brings the party and the traditional biker-style games to Camp Zero, including the infamous weenie bite.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
Ready. Set. Monster Beast.
Photo by Justin Camerer
The keg roll is a fan favorite during Sasha’s Cycles Rodeo Games at Camp Zero.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
We like our exhaust like we like our women: Tall, thin and loud.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Lead singer Jizzy Pearl of Quiet Riot busting out everyone’s favorite lyrics on Monday, August 5 before headliner Aaron Lewis.
Photo by Connie Snow
That feeling you get when you arrive at the Buffalo Chip after the Morning Ride™ during the Sweet 16th annual Biker Belles®.
Photo by Connie Snow
Dawn Van Hoepen, long-time Biker Belles supporter and rider, won the Jessi Combs Foundation Real Deal Workshops award at the Biker Belles Women’s Bike Show presented by Maiden Moto. Extra cool points: the award presented was made on site by the JCF scholarship team.
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
Crafted with grit, these adventure bikes are as bold as their riders, the acclaimed motorcycle builders from Led Sled Customs – Chad Fording and Pat Patterson.
Photo by Justin Camerer
What do you do after the LedSled Customs Sportster Showdown at Camp Zero? You bring your bike over to the dirt drags and race Danger Dan, your best friend or both.
Photo by Justin Camerer
Jena is ready to take on the women’s heat during the Flatout Friday races at the Led Sled Customs Sportster Showdown at Camp Zero.
Photo by Brady McClean
The Ornery One bringing the energy during the Led Sled Customs Sportster Showdown at Camp Zero.
Photo by Connie Snow
Great drinks, even better vibes in the horseshoe outside of the Big Engine Bar at Crossroads.
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
Kentucky-based country band Cody Lee Meece and the Poor Excuses open the Legendary Wolfman Jack Stage before Jelly Roll and Dasha.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Dasha belting out “Austin” in the rain for the first time as a South Dakota storm pushes before headliner Jelly Roll.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
We went to church with Jelly Roll as he lit up the Wolfman Jack Stage.
Photo by Derek Dobell
Lawrence Jones and Fox & Friends served up more than just pancakes during the Sturgis Rally. Live from the Sons of Light Diner at the Chip, they captured the spirit of Sturgis with breakfast, interviews and a live national broadcast!
Photo by Connie Snow
Brothers from different mothers at the same Pretty Fast Bike Show.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
#20 growing his magic and his sky-high wizard staff.
Photo by Derek Dobell
Beards, bikes and big wins! The Fan Fest Beard Contest Presented by Volt Lifeproof Grooming and hosted by XROCK brought all the best man manes from across the United States to Crossroads.
Photo by Jake David
Riding with your best friend at home. Awesome. Riding with your best friend at Sturgis. Legendary.
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
Cool doesn’t ask for attention, it commands it. Were you able to get you and your bike photographed by award-winning photographer, Aaron C. Packard during his portrait sessions at the Chip this year?
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
The Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum crew invites you over to their campsite for a few drinks and some corn hole, who are you bringing?
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
Meeting in front of the epic v-twin sculpture attached to Big Engine Bar at Crossroads is the perfect place for your minibike gang to pull up and grab a cold one.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
You will never know what you will see at the Chip, including a man riding a bagger donning multiple domesticated birds.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Cheers to celebrating the Best Party Anywhere with your favorite person.
Photo by Brady McClean
Drifter Cross showing some serious bike control during Daredevil Wednesday.
Photo by Derek Dobell
When gravity takes a back seat, you know it’s Daredevil Wednesday!
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
The face of a real rally troublemaker mid-shenanigan.
Photo by Aaron C. Packard
When you and your best buds ram through a giant wall of Monster Energy and no longer have to ask the question, “Where’s Daymon?” because he’s there partying right alongside you during Daredevil Wednesday festivities.
Photo by Jake David
The world looks different when you’re carving through it on a bike.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
The unapologetic South Dakota weather didn’t stop Marshal Dutton of Hinder from putting on an epic show for those who braved the rain to hear some of their favorite music.
Photo by Jake David
On a motorcycle, you feel every curve, every mile, every heartbeat.
Photo by Justin Camerer
“GET TO THE CHOPPA” No. We mean, the GrindHardPlumbingco Monster Chopper.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
There is no feeling like racing the Camp Zero Hell Track with minibikes against your best friends. Did you know that you can win 2 early bird passes for next year if you put down the fastest time during the daily Hell Track Time Trials?
Photo by Derek Dobell
Rally giving everyone heart eyes, Bikini Beach vibes and endless sunshine!
Photo by Connie Snow
The pride overflowed as custom bike owners stood and talked about their bikes to those getting inspired by the incredible bikes at the Crossroads horseshoe during the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Custom Series Bike Shows Presented by Gates Belt Drive!
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Lead singer Josh Todd and lead guitarist Stevie D. of Buckcherry rock out in front of a full amphitheater.
Photo by Derek Dobell
It’s. About. To. Go. Down. Buckcherry guitarist Stevie D. tips his hat right before his set.
Photo by Jordan Axtman
Kid Rock ripped the knob with his legendary performance and video cameo by former President Donald Trump on Thursday, August 7 after the Buffalo Chip’s 34th Annual Freedom Celebration.
Photo by Jake David
Riding a motorcycle is the closest you can get to flying without leaving the ground.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Riding solo is great, but nothing beats the brotherhood of rolling with your crew.
Photo by Justin Camerer
Nowhere else except at Camp Zero would you be able to listen to Cody Lee Meece and the Poor Excuses play while hang out with your new friends GrindHardPlumbingco and their wild toys like Colonel Senders.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
The back side of the Camp Zero Barn was turned into a bustling minibike garage during the Sturgis Rally this year.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
It’s an awesome feeling riding your bike through the Chip gates and into the amphitheater for an evening of music and partying with your best friends.
Photo by Derek Dobell
Congratulations to Peter Racely and Ryan Gore! Peter’s panhead bobber, built by Ryan Gore, won Best in Show at the School’s Out Chopper Show and went on to claim the prestigious Custom Series title at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, earning them a custom trophy on the main stage.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Sometimes you need to take a quick cat nap to be ready for the nightly party at the Chip.
Photo by Ashley Eriksen
GrindHardPlumbingCo. Renaissance painting, but make it burnouts.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Your son gets his first bike? Perfect opportunity to bring him (and the fam) to the Chip and share your favorite experiences.
Photo by Derek Dobell
When the Wolfman Jack Stage is lit up, you know it’s going to be a LEGENDARY night.
Photo by Justin Aharoni
Where epic moments turn into memories you won’t soon forget.
Photo by Jake David
Ride Free. Take Risks.®
Photo by Jake David
The familiar Chip sign. Those unforgettable Chip moments. Nothing beats the feeling of coming home each Rally.
As you’ve journeyed through the unforgettable moments of the 2024 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Rally, let them be a reminder of each incredible moment that defines the Sturgis Buffalo Chip experience. Every photo tells a story, capturing the spirit of those who dare to live this once-a-year experience. Until next time, ride free. take risks.
Presented by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Known as The Best Party Anywhere®, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip believes festivals should be fun like a high five, reenergize you like a broken rule, and romance you like someone you just met and have to take home.
This nine-day festival of concerts and motorcycle events promises to bring you exciting events like flat track races and live performances from artists like Aerosmith, Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Five Finger Death Punch, Kid Rock, Rob Zombie and many more.
Find out more or get passes to the Best Party Anywhere at www.BuffaloChip.com and find out why it continues to be one of the most televised festivals in the world.
