Sturgis Buffalo Chip
August 7-16, 2026
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Every year, the Buffalo Chip hosts some of the hottest names in rock, classic rock and country. Find out who’ll be bringing the party this year!
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News and Updates
Sturgis Rider® News Blog
1982 to Today: The Buffalo Chip’s History Through Posters
It would’ve been hard to predict what the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® would be like today had you asked the first bikers who rolled through the gates in 1982. Back then the original By Bikers, For Bikers® event looked a bit more like a three-day keg party in a pasture, with a handful of bands and a few hundred friends.
The early days of the Best Party Anywhere® may have been small by today’s standards, but those who attended knew they had stumbled upon something special.
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6 Ways Anyone Can Get on Stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
It doesn’t matter if you’re the next Hendrix, can burp your ABCs or are simply riding a streak of luck. There’s a way for anyone to get on stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. If you’d like to walk in the very footsteps of some of the most legendary names in music and spend a moment in the spotlight make sure you check out these five simple ways that can land you a spot on the Chip stage.
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Buffalo Chip Through the Decades: A Photo Journey
Come along for the ride through the Buffalo Chip’s 45 years with photos that capture the heart, soul, and debauchery.
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