by Jeff Smith | Sep 11, 2025
Securing bands for The Best Party Anywhere® is no easy feat.
It often takes the entire year before all the variables fall into place.
But the process always starts by listening to requests from fans like you.
Planning is currently underway, and lots of you have been asking about bands and listing ones you’d ride across the country naked in a blizzard to see perform.
The following is a list of 25 bands that fans like you have put on the Chip’s radar. Are these the bands you’d go nuts to see join the Sturgis Buffalo Chip lineup?
by Mary Panerio | Aug 27, 2025
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.
by Mary Panerio | Jun 16, 2025
Bold, beautiful, kind, funny and full of fire–Denaye Austad caught the judges’ attention during the preliminaries of the 2025 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search. And her charisma, confidence and charm helped her take the top spot amongst a record number of highly qualified finalists. You’ll have plenty of chances to meet Denaye and grab a signed poster at the Chip during the 2025 rally. But no need to wait—click through for an exclusive look at her shoot with photographer Aaron Packard and hear more from Denaye in her own words.
by Mary Panerio | Apr 30, 2025
The heat is on, and the competition is stacked. With 24 gorgeous contestants still in the running, the 2025 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search is bursting at the seams! A record number of ladies brought sizzle to the semi-finals, and now these smokin’ hopefuls are strutting closer to the ultimate prize. One of these women will win over $19,000 in cash and goodies, not to mention the honor of becoming the face of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in 2025, thanks to Twisted Tea, Bella Tan, Cassio’s Tattoo Gallery, Deadwood Tobacco Company, Lloyd’z Garage, Pepsi, Silverado Franklin, Sturgis Harley-Davidson and XROCK. It's all coming to a head during the finals on Saturday, May 3 at Robbinsdale Lounge in Rapid City, but you don't have to wait. Meet the finalists now!
by Jeff Smith | Dec 19, 2024
It’s that time of year again where the sound of jingle bells and holiday songs are ringing through the air just about everywhere you go. While there’s nothing wrong with cranking up some traditional tunes, those of you looking to rock will find this ready-made playlist filled with choice jams perfect for getting you rockin’ out in the holiday spirit. Vary up your listening this holiday season by checking out this list of holiday songs that’ll rock your stockings off from your friends at The Best Party Anywhere – The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
