How to Do the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® – Sturgis Motorcycle Rally information

PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021

It’s official. You’ve decided you’re going to the Buffalo Chip for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Knowing the Chip is the original venue that hosts the rally’s most legendary bands, entertainment and events probably helped seal your decision. But now that your plan is in motion, there’s a good chance you’ve come across some things you don’t know about the Buffalo Chip.

Just because you’re looking for an adventure doesn’t mean you have to wing it and risk getting hit with unexpected surprises. Check out the videos below to learn more about what your trip has in store for you!
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10 Black Hills Landmarks Every Biker Should Visit

PUBLISHED ON MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021

For bikers everywhere, making a trip to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally crosses something big off the bucket list. But when you say you’re going to Sturgis, there’s no way you’re just going to Sturgis. That’s because the surrounding area is cram packed with attractions and rides that would be worthy of a trip on their own. If you’re making the journey to “Sturgis” this August, be sure a few of these iconic Black Hills landmarks make your list.

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Cure What Ails You at Bikini Beach

PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021

They say that laughter is the best medicine, music feeds the soul and sunshine on your shoulders makes you happy. So, what happens when these three elements come together in one location during an event already known as The Best Party Anywhere®? Hangovers vanish, tan lines darken and friends smile so hard their faces hurt. And that’s just the beginning.
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Then & Now Photo Journey – The First Party in the Pasture AND The Party Today

PUBLISHED ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021

On Aug. 13, 1982, a group of fun-loving bikers rode into an 80-acre field just east of Sturgis, SD for the very first time. After attending the Sturgis Rally for decades, bikers had been cast off by the city as riff-raff. So, these wandering spirits rode onward in search of a place they could call home—somewhere they could experience music, freedom and camaraderie with no hassles.
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Covid-19 and Sturgis – The Truth of It In Memes

PUBLISHED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020

The single largest event held in 2020 taught the world a lot:

Open air Is the safest environment. Outdoor events can be safely held. Real human connection is essential. And that’s just the beginning.

Learn the truth about COVID-19 and Sturgis through these sharable memes.
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30 Biker Babes Living Their Best Life at the Buffalo Chip

PUBLISHED ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2020

What were you doing the last time you could honestly say you were “living your best life”? Were you turning heads on your motorcycle? Standing within arm’s reach of your favorite band? Sharing your talent with the world? Laughing till your sides hurt?

Well, there’s a party where folks gather every year to do all that and so much more—the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®–and the biker babes featured in this article were there to drink up every moment of it in 2020!
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Double Take: Sturgis People Watching at its Finest

PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020

There are a million and one reasons people flock to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Naturally, all the beautiful bikes, scenic roads and huge concerts are high up on the list. But there’s another activity that’s a MUST for every trip, and you won’t find on a single event schedule. It’s people watching.

See, when thousands of bikers gather together in a place like the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, you’re sure to come across things you don’t see every day. Some people will shock you. Some will make you laugh. Others will make you do a double take. Here are a few of those people from the party at the Chip in 2020.
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The Party that Couldn’t Be Stopped

PUBLISHED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020

Some things in life you can always count like clockwork. Every day the sun will rise. Every month your bills will come due. And every August bikers will flock to the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

During a year when everything became uncertain and so many plans unraveled, riders from around the country intended to stay that course no matter what. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally couldn’t be stopped because there is no official owner of the rally. (Learn more about this controversial reality here.) Short of the National Guard posting up at the state borders, they were coming. They were free to attend. And the Sturgis Buffalo Chip had been preparing to host them.
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Camp Zero Doesn’t Live Up to the Sturgis Name

PUBLISHED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020

Over its 80-year history, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has earned a serious reputation with bikers around the world. If you ride, you know about it. And even if you haven’t made the trip yourself, you’ve heard enough stories to picture the scene. A sea of leather. Big-name concerts. Extravagant bikes with all the bells and whistles. This is what a lot of people expect when visiting venues around Sturgis. But anyone who checked out Camp Zero in 2020 knows that it fell way short of those expectations. Here’s why…
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The Strange Will Never Change: 2020 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Lost & Found

PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

2020 has been a weird year to say the least. While lots of folks have struggled to adapt to a “new norm,” the Chip stuck to their guns and did what they know best– throw a big ol’ 9-day frickin’ music and motorcycle party and invite anybody who wanted to come. Even in these strange times, one thing you can count on is attendees of the Best Party Anywhere® leaving behind a bunch of weird stuff after it’s over. Check out what made its way into the Chip’s 2020 Lost and Found and take solace in the fact that some things, although strange, will never change.
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