Attending any party at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip allows you to leave boredom, normality and anything resembling an average Tuesday in your rearview. But with 2025 being the historic 85th year of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a lot more than that was left. Headless skeletons, body-less mannequins, crazy costumes and some peculiar toys were among the hundreds of items to make their way into the Chip’s lost and found. With each item left behind, the Chip proved it’s a place to let loose, get weird and make memories…even if you misplace a few along the way.
Check out the 2025 Buffalo Chip Lost & Found below and see for yourself.
2 Lot Lizards
They took the term quite literally.
A Bottle of Anti Monkey Butt
Looks like someone’s ride home was uncomfy.
This Knightmare Combo
A suit of armor, suplex edition.
Some Rugged Terrain
Two rugs, countless spilled drinks, zero regrets.
The Mannequin Messiah
“Blessed are the party-goers…for they shall inherit this head.”
Found: A Water-Logged Keyboard
Still Missing: a W, shift, space bar and return key.
A Stuffed Flamingo Toy
Someone forgot to pack him, but we can see he sure is packing.
He must have seen this sign…
This Flamingo Didn’t GO Anywhere
A tiny sentinel for all your questionable clothing choices.
Jeepers creepers…someone lost their peepers.
My eyes are down here.
A Refrigerator
Who needs magnets when you’ve got permanent marker poetry?
Countless Chairs
Sit happens.
Someone didn’t retain their retainer.
Another one bites the dust.
They’re not grillin’, just chillin’.
Maybe they should send up some smoke signals to find their owner?
2006 called. It wants this TV back.
Anybody got a copy of Talladega Nights we could borrow?
We could watch it here…
2 Sofas
Warning: Do not view under black light.
A Special Gift for a Special Someone
Someone’s feelings come with a spring-loaded punchline.
Pools for 3 Parties
Not a lifeguard in sight.
An Undie Outpost
A fence full of personal victories or cotton casualties?
Tons of Tents
Somebody pitched them, then somebody ditched them.
This hat ain’t big enough for the both of us…
Oh wait. Yes, it is.
A Couple of Coolers
Somebody left their chill behind… literally.
Pocket-Sized Sass
Someone lost all their f***s before they could give any away.
A Collapsed Companion
Someone’s plus-one forgot his pump.
A “Don’t Tread On Me” Flag
Which is worse, getting tread on or getting left behind?
Life-Sized Cardboard Cutouts of Cheech & Chong
Imagine that…they found the highest spot on the property.
The Chip’s #1 Fan
Riding the rail in the Fan VIP pit.
The Last Supper, Sturgis Rally Edition
A picnic so complete, it almost needed a salad…
Romaine calm…there’s also a salad bar.
Tossed and forgotten.
Someone said “BaNONO” to these Bananas
More beat up than a tent after a South Dakota windstorm.
A Memorial Sign for the Prince of Darkness
Lost sign or no, his spirit would have lived on at the Chip.
Someone forgot to put their beaver away…
…and it found something it couldn’t swallow.
An Inflatable Boxing Glove
Bare Knuckle Fighting on a massive scale.
An RV Toilet
Who was leaving a steamer on top of the Chip’s steamroller?
One VERY Happy Camper
Inflated ego, deflated reality.
1 Futon Mattress
It might be a futon mattress, but it can identify as a EurastiCOT if that makes it happy.
A Coozie Confessional
This coozie saw it all…and is ready to tell the tale.
An Old Ammo Can
This little can packs more history than a campfire story.
A Kitchen Table
Table for none, please?
These Stale Mates
“Olive You Forever” – Their owner as they rode off (probably)
18 Bras
These undergarments went from busty to crusty…
The Shoe Tree is Finally Producing Fruit
Look! A shoe-ter of Malört.
A Shroom with a View
All the fun guys (and gals) hang out at Club Chip.
A Kinky Slinky
This coil has commitment issues.
A Pile of Pristine Pasties
They’re meant to stick, but not around.
A Headless, Handless, One-Boobed Skeleton
Once known as “Billy Boner” is now, he now goes by “Barely Billy.”
A Straight Edge’s Straight Edge
Imagine that. Somebody brought their sense of order to the rally…and then left it behind.
Somebody’s commentary on life?
…or a literal explanation on pumping out your sh**er?
A Box of Filipino Cancer Sticks
A cautionary tale in a box.
The Pharmacy Called…
Your prescription is due for a refill.
Sniffer’s Row at Miss Chippie
Reserved for the most dedicated fans of curves and chaos.
A Shower Cap for a REALLY Big Head of Hair
Somebody was serious about keeping their hair dry… and gave up halfway.
A Deck of Progressive Playing Cards
Even Flo can’t explain how these ended up here.
15 Pairs of Glasses
Looks like the Rally really was a blur.
4 Wallets
Four rallygoers are buying gas with good vibes right now.
The Family Jewels
Casualties of headbanging a little too hard?
1 Party Line that Got Disconnected
Dropped calls aren’t usually this literal.
A Pair of Riding Gloves
…and the Hamburger Helper’s Halloween costume.
The prettiest vape we ever did see.
Stylish, smoky, yet somehow left behind.
A Pink Harley-Davidson Sweatshirt with a Set of Keys in the Pocket
Last seen trying to blend in with a sea of black.
An Unopened Bottle of Pedialyte
How’s that hangover going for ya?
A Couple Dozen Keys
Some folks were more keyed up for the party than the ride home.
15 Credit Cards
Somebody’s party didn’t come with a limit…until now.
2 IDs
1 Insurance Card
If only the vacation the Chip provides from adulting weren’t temporary…
Part of a Harley-Davidson Guardian Bell
Hope karma is still on their side!
1 Square Reader
Swipe responsibly — it’s been through a lot.
Call and Describe to Claim
2 Wedding Rings
1 Knife
Does any of this stuff look familiar? Did you lose or find something you don’t see listed? If so, call (605) 347-9000 to search for and log lost and found items.
Want to see even more weird things campers have left behind after the Sturgis Rally? Check out the Buffalo Chip’s Lost and Found from past parties:
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