83nd Sturgis Rally Events Schedule - 2023!
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Concerts
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
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Bikini Beach Pre-Party
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Jasmine Cain
Concerts
ZZ Top
Concerts

Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show Featuring Tony Cianci
Bike Shows
Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff
Misc
Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff - Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 The Moto Meetup - The Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff Party begins with a bang on Friday, Aug. 4 with the Support Bikers Moto Meetup at the Big Engine Bar at 4 p.m. The Parade - At 5 p.m. you can line up to join hundreds of bikers* to parade through the Chip’s legendary amphitheater for the kickoff. The parade starts at 6 p.m. How to Join the Parade - Make a reservation that includes Aug. 4. Email us at info@buffalochip.com with your existing reservation number and the number of bikes on your reservation that you want to be in the parade. Please enter “Parade” in the Subject Line. You will receive correspondence about where to meet and lineup at the Support Bikers Moto Meetup. Battle Of The Bands, Beer Wall Smash, and More - Once inside the amphitheater, the festivities will continue with a Beer Wall Smash Stunt, Star-Spangled Banner, live entertainment on the Main Stage from the winners of the Sturgis Battle of the Bands Competition, ZZ Top, and the International Bikini Team! *Only the first 100 registered will get to park bikes inside the amphitheater for that night’s show. The rest will parade through and be ushered to parking outside the amphitheater gates.
Presley and Taylor
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Steel Panther
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KoeWetzel @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Concerts
School’s Out Chopper Show Presented by Motorcycle Knuckle Busters
Bike Shows
School’s Out Chopper Show Presented by Motorcycle Knuckle Busters – Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023
Custom Series’ Show Features $2500 Cash to Best of Show Winner plus $500 Cash to All First Place Winners
Who: |
You! |
What: | Buffalo Chip School’s Out Chopper Show |
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Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023
Registration: 11 a.m.. – 1 p.m.
Judging: 2 p.m.
Awards: 3:00 p.m.
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Where: | Free-Access CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip |
Why: | Celebrate choppers, & win valuable prizes |
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Ride in and register or pre-register online! It’s free to enter, free to attend.
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Classes
Radical Chopper (Pre-Evo) Old School Original (Chopper or Bobber, Pre-Evo) Metric Modern Bobber (Evo & up) Modern Chopper (Evo & up) Best in Show Best PaintHow to Enter and Win
Ride in and register FREE on site at the Buffalo Chip’s free-access CrossRoads Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and get ready to school the competition! You can also pre-register online ahead of time. Bikes will be placed in classes by show staff day of show. The owner accepts all responsibility for any damage or theft to the motorcycle during the above-mentioned event and does hereby waive and release Sturgis Buffalo Chip, their agents and assigns, and all other persons who might be claimed to be liable, from any and all damages, expenses, or liability including attorney’s fees for above mentioned motorcycle and all other personal effects. By entering the School’s Out Chopper Show, owner gives Sturgis Buffalo Chip permission to publish photos of owner or motorcycle for advertising and/or promotional purposes. Over $10,000 in Cash and Prizes In addition to your autograph from the celebrity judges, you could be going home with one of these valuable prizes for winning in your class: Best in Show Show Best Paint 1st place in all classes: $500 Cash In addition, the Best in Show winner will go on to compete against the winners of the other shows in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series for the title of Custom Series King. All Best in Show winners will be invited onto the Buffalo Chip’s legendary Wolfman Jack Main Stage where celebrity judges will crown the winner of this prestigious award.The Wango Tango Custom Gold Wing Show Presented by Snap Fabrications and CROIG
Bike Shows
Join the Wang Gang at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Honda Gold Wing Custom Show
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What: | The Wango Tango Custom Gold Wing Show |
When: | Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 |
Where: | The Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip |
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Check out unique and vintage custom Gold Wing motorcycles.
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Bring your smiling face! The show’s free to attend.
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Awards
More info on awards prizes will be coming soon, but here’s a big one that’s guaranteed The Best in Show winner from the Wango Tango Show will advance to compete with those from the other Buffalo Chip Custom Series shows for the title of Custom Series King. All winners will be invited onto the Buffalo Chip’s legendary Wolfman Jack Main Stage where celebrity judges will crown the winner of thisa prestigious award crafted by the Wango Tango’s very own Joe Mielke.
Meet the Minds Behind the Show:

About Joe Mielke
Joe Mielke has 17 years in the motorcycle industry as a designer, builder, fabricator, and promoter. He is the owner and operator of Snap Fabrication, a company that designs and installs fabrication of custom motorcycles as well as parts and accessories. On top of that, he has produced the FXR show, which has been a staple at the Chip for 10 years. Joe knows motorcycles and the Wango Tango show is another way for him to show his immense expertise.
About David Chang
David Chang is the founder of @caferacersofinstagram and @croig.co. Both of these accounts showcase David’s love for the custom motorcycle scene. His 1.2 million followers are just as passionate as he is. David has an impressive career with content creation as well. He has worked with a number of major motorcycle brands to promote and create their content.Presley and Taylor
Concerts
Frank Fletcher
Concerts
FXR Show & Dyna Mixer Featuring Joe Mielke of Snap Fabrications
Bike Shows
Custom Series’ Show Includes Hanging Out, Talking Motorcycles and Supporting a Good Cause during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
Classes
The classes are straightforward FXR DynaHow to Enter
Who: |
You! |
What: | FREE FXR Show & Dyna Mixer |
When: | Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 Registration – 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Show – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Awards – 2:00 p.m. |
Where: | Buffalo Chip CrossRoads |
Why: | See the biggest and baddest collection of FXRs and Dynas anywhere during the Sturgis Rally, and have a great time for a great cause with fellow enthusiasts. |
How: | FREE to see. FREE to enter. |

Prizes


Meet Joe Mielke


Lynyrd Skynyrd @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Concerts

Scotty Austin (Formerly of Saving Abel)
Concerts
CLUTCH
Concerts
Jasmine Cain
Concerts
Frank Fletcher
Concerts
Lita Ford
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Limp Bizkit
Concerts
Legends Ride®
Rides & Races


Who: | The biggest names in television, film, music and motorcycling, and YOU! |
What: | The Ride that Rocks!™ |
When: | Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 11:00 a.m. |
Where: | Historic Franklin Hotel in Deadwood to the Legendary Buffalo Chip |
Why: | To raise significant funds for local charities |
THE KICK OFF, RIDE AND CONCERTS
SEE AND BE SEEN
Hardcore Cycles Performance Motorcycle Show Featuring John O’Brien
Bike Shows
Custom Series’ Show Pins it during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
Who: |
You! |
What: | FREE Hardcore Cycles Performance Show |
When: | Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 Registration – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Judging – 2:00 p.m. Awards – 3:30 p.m. |
Where: | Buffalo Chip CrossRoads |
Why: | See the most badass performance V-Twins of the Rally and potentially win cash and other prizes! |
How: | FREE to see. $20 to enter. Ride in to win! |

Prizes
Winners in seven classes will receive handmade welded plaques and prizes compliments of the sponsors The Best in Show winner will win a cash prize and also will go on to compete against the winners of the other shows in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series for the title of Custom Series King. All Best in Show winners will be invited onto the Buffalo Chip’s legendary Wolfman Jack Main Stage where celebrity judges will crown the winner of this prestigious award.How to Enter
Ride your souped-up V-Twin into the FREE REGISTRATION underneath the big orange sails at the Big Engine Bar pavilion in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads. Registration takes place from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m, and judging is at 2 p.mMeet John O’Brien

Frank Fletcher
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Hairball
Concerts
Creed Fisher
Concerts
Biker Belles®
Rides & Races
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REO Speedwagon
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Styx
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Hairball
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Creed Fisher
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers
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Rusty Wallace Charity Ride
Rides & Races
Whiskey Myers
Concerts

Bike Show Mafia Bike Show & Godfathers of Bass Sound-Off presented by Revelation1 Concepts
Bike Shows
Meet Jim Lynch, Enter Your Bike and Win!
Who: |
You! |
What: | Bike Show Mafia All Class Bike Show & Godfather of Bass Sound-Off |
When: | Wednesday Aug. 9, 2023 |
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Big Engine Bar Pavilion at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
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Why: |
See some of the Sturgis Rally’s loudest and most unique motorcycles
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How: |
Ride in to enter on site. $40 first class entry, $10 additional classes. $40 Sound Competition
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Classes:
Compete for first place trophies in over a dozen classes!- Master Builder
- Best of Show Bagger
- Best of show Softail
- Paint Champion
- 8 Sound Cometition Classes
- Many More!

Meet Jim Lynch
Evo Entanglement Bike Show Presented by S&S Cycle
Bike Shows
Custom Series’ Show Featuring Bill Dodge of Bling’s Cycles and Jon Montgomery of S&S Cycle
Complete S&S V111 Engine, Baker Transmission and Paughco Frame to Best of Show Winner!
Who: |
You! |
What: | Evo Entanglement Bike Show |
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Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023
Registration: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Judging: 2 p.m.
Awards: 3 p.m. |
Where: | Free-Access CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip |
Where: | Celebrate Evos, meet Bill Dodge of Bling’s Cycles, and Jon Montgomery of S&S Cycle win valuable prizes |
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Ride in! It’s free to enter, free to attend.
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Classes
- Best in Show
- Best in Paint
- Chopper
- Dyna/FXR
- Custom Cruise
- Bagger
- Survivor
- Sportster
Prizes
The Best of Show winner will receive a prize package valued at $15,000 that includes a complete S&S Cycle V-111 Engine, a Paughco Evo-Style Frame and a Baker Drivetrain 0D6 Transmission. They’ll also go on to compete against the winners of the other shows in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series for the title of Custom Series King. All Best in Show winners will be invited onto the Buffalo Chip’s legendary Wolfman Jack Main Stage where celebrity judges will crown the winner of this prestigious award.
Meet Bill Dodge
Bling’s Cycles is a tight shop lead by Bill Dodge based in Richmond, Kentucky, where you can find Bill, at any given time, dividing himself between a dozen lifts. Bling’s Cycles is a place someone can come to acquire a truly one-off, affordable custom motorcycle that not only is aesthetically O.G. as they come but is also built to ride regularly, ride fast, perform and last. They do not provide an assembly line of production models or attempt to suck up the lime light. Instead, they deliver sustainable, custom motorcycles, backed by decades of industry experience, affordable and tailored individually to the working man and woman. If you’re fortunate enough to become a client, you will likely remain a client for about thirty minutes. After that time, you are a friend for life and happy to own a timeless machine with deep details that you may later find containing hidden meanings, relative to you personally, milled into some of its parts. Bill is recognized and repeatedly invited to national and international builder showcases and returns home with best of show trophies duct taped to his fender rails, yet perpetually remains grounded in what he loves to do: Ride fast American motorcycles, and provide products, made in the USA, solid and rare as diamonds.Jasmine Cain
Concerts
Pop Evil
Concerts
Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride™
Rides & Races
Rat’s Hole Bike Show Displays Colossal Collection of Custom Motorcycles
Bike Shows
Custom Series’ Show is Longest Running Bike Show in the World Featuring Ted Smith and Big Daddy Rat
Who: |
You! |
What: | The Granddaddy of All Custom Motorcycle Shows |
When: | Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Onsite Registration – 10 a.m. Judging – 3 – 5 p.m. Awards – 5 p.m. |
Where: | Big Engine Bar Pavilion at the Buffalo Chip |
Why: | See some of the Sturgis Rally’s most unique custom motorcycles and win the coveted trophy in biking |
How: | Pre-Registration will get free Rat’s Hole stuff! |

Awards
Judging concludes at 5 p.m. to award over 70 custom-made, hand-sculpted Rat Awards.

Meet Ted Smith
The World Famous Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Shows were started by founder Karl “Big Daddy Rat” Smith. From his first show in Daytona in 1973, Big Daddy Rat built an empire that helped bike builders get noticed provided a showcase for the custom motorcycle industry to show off their products. Big Daddy Rat held shows all over the USA and even expanded the Rat’s Hole to France, Germany and Canada. After 27 years of putting on the most prestigious custom bike shows in the world, Big Daddy Rat passed during Daytona Bike Week in 2002. According to Karl’s son, Teddy, that’s the way he would have wanted to go, there among his biker friends.