83nd Sturgis Rally Events Schedule - 2023!
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Concerts
7:00 pm
11:30 pm
Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts on the Bikini Beach Stage!
Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts on the Bikini Beach Stage!
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Concerts
7:00 pm
11:30 pm
Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts on the Bikini Beach Stage!
Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts on the Bikini Beach Stage!
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Bikini Beach Pre-Party
Concerts
7:00 pm
11:30 pm
Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts on the Bikini Beach Stage!
Blow through the gates of the Buffalo Chip four whole days before the festival’s official rally kickoff date to nab your favorite camp spot, watch the festival spring to life and rock out to nightly concerts on the Bikini Beach Stage!
Jasmine Cain
Jasmine Cain
Concerts
9:00 pm
11:00 pm
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Jasmine covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for. Jasmine has 6 studio albums of award winning original music with her 7th titled “Seven” in the February 2020. Jasmine has won more than 30 awards for her music and performances including: JPF Female Artist of the Year, (MCMA) 4-time Female Rock Vocalist: and NIMA Artist and 2 time Alt-Rock…
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Jasmine covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for. Jasmine has 6 studio albums of award winning original music with her 7th titled “Seven” in the February 2020. Jasmine has won more than 30 awards for her music and performances including: JPF Female Artist of the Year, (MCMA) 4-time Female Rock Vocalist: and NIMA Artist and 2 time Alt-Rock band of the year to name a few. Her performances (over 170 shows in 2019) are professional, stadium quality, and high energy, keeping the audience’s attention from the first note until the last. Her songs are emotional and timeless and her voice is strong and soul-filled taking audiences on a supercharged ride.
ZZ Top
ZZ Top
Concerts
10:30 am
12:00 pm
10:30pm-Midnight Calling all Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers! That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top, is returning to The Best Party Anywhere®! They’re Bad, and they’re coming to rock the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff. These classic rock megastars bring their legendary raunchy blues rock boogie to the Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Friday, Aug. 4, 2022, and you’ll want to make sure you and your Cheap Sunglasses are close by when they do.
10:30pm-Midnight
Calling all Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers! That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top, is returning to The Best Party Anywhere®!
They’re Bad, and they’re coming to rock the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff.
These classic rock megastars bring their legendary raunchy blues rock boogie to the Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Friday, Aug. 4, 2022, and you’ll want to make sure you and your Cheap Sunglasses are close by when they do.
Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show Featuring Tony Cianci
Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show Featuring Tony Cianci
Bike Shows
11:00 am
5:00 pm
Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show Featuring Tony Cianci See Customs of All Kinds Battle It Out Ride into Full Throttle Magazine’s Official Rally Kickoff Show at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads, and you could ride home a winner! Who: You! What: Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show When: Friday Aug. 4, 2023 Registration – 11 – 3 p.m. Judging – 3 p.m. Awards – 4 p.m. Where: Big Engine Bar Pavilion at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads Why: These customs sound too good to be true…but they’re the real deal! How: FREE to view. Entry fee – $30 per…
Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show Featuring Tony Cianci
See Customs of All Kinds Battle It Out
Ride into Full Throttle Magazine’s Official Rally Kickoff Show at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads, and you could ride home a winner!
Who: You!
What: Full Throttle Magazine Official Rally Kickoff Show
When: Friday Aug. 4, 2023
Registration – 11 – 3 p.m.
Judging – 3 p.m.
Awards – 4 p.m.
Where: Big Engine Bar Pavilion at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
Why: These customs sound too good to be true…but they’re the real deal!
How: FREE to view. Entry fee – $30 per bike
This show welcomes all brands and awards prizes in 15 classes, giving guests a huge variety to view and participants a greater chance of winning!
Prizes
Full Throttle Magazine offers custom trophies, and a cash prize for “Best in Show.” The Best in Show winner will then 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 and Win
Registration fee for showing your ride is $30 per bike, but if you want to see all the bikes, it won’t cost you a dime! Registration begins at 11 a.m. with awards presented at 4 p.m.
With tons of prizes to award, the Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show is sure to draw some of Rally’s finest. Don’t miss your chance to experience some of the most unique bikes you’ll ever see and head to the Full Throttle Official Kickoff Show at the CrossRoads!
Meet Tony Cianci “Chief Cupcake”
Tony Cianci grew up in Toledo, OH and moved to the West Coast of Florida after high school graduation. He received his AA from St. Petersburg College. He worked a few odd jobs in Florida until he started working for the family business, magazines and advertising, PAC Publishing.
Tony bought Full Throttle Magazine in 2013 from his father and started to bring it to a larger scale rather than just the state of Florida. They focus on events, bike nights, concerts, poker runs and bike shows. They have judged thousands of bike shows over the years and consider themselves some of the few professional judges out there. Almost all Full Throttle shows are professionally judged, not peer judged or people’s choice.
Tony has taken Full Throttle Magazine of Florida from a one-state magazine to doing bike shows all over the United States, including Las Vegas, Laconia, Sturgis, Wisconsin and many others! They can handle a top-end bike show from soup to nuts. They have judging forms, advertising, judges, classes, trophies and emceeing the awards.
“We are honored to be one of the Buffalo Chips Bike Shows for the past 8 years!” Tony says.
Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff
Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff
Misc
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
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…
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
Presley and Taylor
Concerts
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sister duo Presley & Taylor have become in-demand performers, playing many shows over the last five years opening for mega superstars like Old Dominion, Martina McBride, Sammy Kershaw, Jimmie Allen and many more, including a performance with Pam Tillis at the Grand Ole Opry and CMA Fest stages several years in a row. They have organically built an impressive and growing fan base on socials, while playing for huge audiences on festival stages including Country Thunder SK, Country Thunder WI, and Gulf Coast Jam, among others. In addition to being Nashville favorites, Presley & Taylor are now members of the…
Sister duo Presley & Taylor have become in-demand performers, playing many shows over the last five years opening for mega superstars like Old Dominion, Martina McBride, Sammy Kershaw, Jimmie Allen and many more, including a performance with Pam Tillis at the Grand Ole Opry and CMA Fest stages several years in a row. They have organically built an impressive and growing fan base on socials, while playing for huge audiences on festival stages including Country Thunder SK, Country Thunder WI, and Gulf Coast Jam, among others.
In addition to being Nashville favorites, Presley & Taylor are now members of the ONLY all-female country music singer-songwriter showcase series, Song Suffragettes. They regularly appear on WSM’s Coffee, Country and Cody and have forged key relationships and industry partnerships with outlets like Country Rebel and the Pedigree Foundation.
Steel Panther
Steel Panther
Concerts
8:30 am
9:30 am
8:30pm -9:15pm Wild, wacky and thoroughly entertaining, Steel Panther’s satire of the arena-sized hair, sound and debauchery of the Sunset Strip hard rock bands of yesteryear can be hard to take serious. Their ability to absolutely shred, however, is no joke. Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. This global phenomenon takes the Wolfman Jack Stage for the first time prior to a performance from Koe Wetzel on Aug. 5.
8:30pm -9:15pm
Wild, wacky and thoroughly entertaining, Steel Panther’s satire of the arena-sized hair, sound and debauchery of the Sunset Strip hard rock bands of yesteryear can be hard to take serious. Their ability to absolutely shred, however, is no joke. Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. This global phenomenon takes the Wolfman Jack Stage for the first time prior to a performance from Koe Wetzel on Aug. 5.
KoeWetzel @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
KoeWetzel @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Concerts
10:30 am
12:00 pm
Koe Wetzel – Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 10:30pm-Midnight You’ll be left with Something to Talk About after an unapologetically rowdy live performance from gold-selling singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Koe Wetzel Saturday, Aug. 5. Watch in awe as this Northeast Texas rebel bulldozes the boundaries between Nashville songcraft, rowdy Texas spirit, and Seattle hard rock with massive hits such as “February 28, 2016,” “Something To Talk About,” “Drunk Driving,” and “Good Die Young,” as well as tracks from 2022 album release “Hell Paso.”
Koe Wetzel – Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 10:30pm-Midnight
You’ll be left with Something to Talk About after an unapologetically rowdy live performance from gold-selling singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Koe Wetzel Saturday, Aug. 5. Watch in awe as this Northeast Texas rebel bulldozes the boundaries between Nashville songcraft, rowdy Texas spirit, and Seattle hard rock with massive hits such as “February 28, 2016,” “Something To Talk About,” “Drunk Driving,” and “Good Die Young,” as well as tracks from 2022 album release “Hell Paso.”
School’s Out Chopper Show Presented by Motorcycle Knuckle Busters
School’s Out Chopper Show Presented by Motorcycle Knuckle Busters
Bike Shows
11:00 am
3:00 pm
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 The first campers to ever pass through the Buffalo Chip gate in 1981 rode in on choppers, so it’s only fitting that the Custom Series includes a show for chopper lovers. Who: You! What: Buffalo Chip School’s Out Chopper Show When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 Registration: 11 a.m.. – 1 p.m. Judging: 2 p.m. Awards: 3:00 p.m. Where: Free-Access CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip Why: Celebrate choppers, &…
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
The first campers to ever pass through the Buffalo Chip gate in 1981 rode in on choppers, so it’s only fitting that the Custom Series includes a show for chopper lovers.
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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 |
| How: |
Ride in and register or pre-register online! It’s free to enter, free to attend.
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Old school, new school and everything in between will be on display during the 6th annual Buffalo Chip School’s Out Chopper Show on Saturday, Aug. 5. And thanks to show partners, Motorcycle Knucklebusters, Paughco, Johnny Mac’s House of Choppers and Bikerpics, this show and shine will give you the chance to meet some of the biggest stars in chopper building, and win cash to get you going on your next chopper build.
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
The Wango Tango Custom Gold Wing Show Presented by Snap Fabrications and CROIG
Bike Shows
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Join the Wang Gang at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Honda Gold Wing Custom Show If you’ve got a Wang, show off that thang at the Wango Tango Custom Gold Wing Show! This bike show will be setting up shop at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads to showcase Honda’s luxurious Gold Wing touring motorcycles on Saturday, Aug. 5. Honda’s development of the Gold Wing changed the face of two-wheeled touring back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Now, it’s about to change the face of America’s greatest V-twin rally as it fills the no. 1 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally destination with a sea…
Join the Wang Gang at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Honda Gold Wing Custom Show
If you’ve got a Wang, show off that thang at the Wango Tango Custom Gold Wing Show! This bike show will be setting up shop at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads to showcase Honda’s luxurious Gold Wing touring motorcycles on Saturday, Aug. 5.
Honda’s development of the Gold Wing changed the face of two-wheeled touring back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Now, it’s about to change the face of America’s greatest V-twin rally as it fills the no. 1 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally destination with a sea of vintage and modern metric customs. Come see what makes these bikes an emerging favorite among the custom motorcycle scene!
This event is free to attend and all-inclusive, welcoming riders and fans of all ages and from all walks of life.
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Who: |
You! |
| What: | The Wango Tango Custom Gold Wing Show |
| When: | Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 |
| Where: | The Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip |
| Why: |
Check out unique and vintage custom Gold Wing motorcycles.
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| How: |
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
Presley and Taylor
Concerts
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sister duo Presley & Taylor have become in-demand performers, playing many shows over the last five years opening for mega superstars like Old Dominion, Martina McBride, Sammy Kershaw, Jimmie Allen and many more, including a performance with Pam Tillis at the Grand Ole Opry and CMA Fest stages several years in a row. They have organically built an impressive and growing fan base on socials, while playing for huge audiences on festival stages including Country Thunder SK, Country Thunder WI, and Gulf Coast Jam, among others. In addition to being Nashville favorites, Presley & Taylor are now members of the…
Sister duo Presley & Taylor have become in-demand performers, playing many shows over the last five years opening for mega superstars like Old Dominion, Martina McBride, Sammy Kershaw, Jimmie Allen and many more, including a performance with Pam Tillis at the Grand Ole Opry and CMA Fest stages several years in a row. They have organically built an impressive and growing fan base on socials, while playing for huge audiences on festival stages including Country Thunder SK, Country Thunder WI, and Gulf Coast Jam, among others.
In addition to being Nashville favorites, Presley & Taylor are now members of the ONLY all-female country music singer-songwriter showcase series, Song Suffragettes. They regularly appear on WSM’s Coffee, Country and Cody and have forged key relationships and industry partnerships with outlets like Country Rebel and the Pedigree Foundation.
Frank Fletcher
Frank Fletcher
Concerts
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
Frank Fletcher is an American, Independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything.
Frank Fletcher is an American, Independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything.
FXR Show & Dyna Mixer Featuring Joe Mielke of Snap Fabrications
FXR Show & Dyna Mixer Featuring Joe Mielke of Snap Fabrications
Bike Shows
9:30 am
3:00 pm
Custom Series’ Show Includes Hanging Out, Talking Motorcycles and Supporting a Good Cause during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads Ride in and register for free for this no-nonsense motorcycle event coordinated by Joe Mielke that brings together motorcycle riders to have fun and show and talk motorcycles. The show is all about the riders, their stories and their ride. Tons of great prizes will be awarded based on popular vote thanks to the support of many of the biggest names in the motorcycle world and aftermarket parts industry. One hundred percent of the revenue generated from donations and t-shirt…
Custom Series’ Show Includes Hanging Out, Talking Motorcycles and Supporting a Good Cause during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
Ride in and register for free for this no-nonsense motorcycle event coordinated by Joe Mielke that brings together motorcycle riders to have fun and show and talk motorcycles. The show is all about the riders, their stories and their ride. Tons of great prizes will be awarded based on popular vote thanks to the support of many of the biggest names in the motorcycle world and aftermarket parts industry. One hundred percent of the revenue generated from donations and t-shirt sales at this show go directly to LifeScape of SD.
Classes
The classes are straightforward FXR DynaHow to Enter
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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. |
Ride your FXR or Dyna 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 9:30 – 11 a.m, and awards are at 2 p.m.
Prizes
The FXR Show & Dyna Mixer is more of a charity event and motorcycle hangout than your conventional bike show, however that doesn’t mean you’ll go home empty-handed. The who’s who of the aftermarket motorcycle parts industry kicks in prizes for the top entries in each class.
The Best in Show winner will 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.
Details are still coming together on the prizes for this year. For updates, follow along on Instagram at @fxrshow, @fxrfriday or @sodakbigjoe.
Meet Joe Mielke
Joe Mielke is a true jack-of-all-trades– Designer, fabricator, artist, event coordinator, assistant zookeeper, a genuine motorcycle enthusiast/mechanic/builder and occasional minibike-riding nudist, among other things.
As the founder and chief organizer of the FXR Show & Dyna Mixer, entering its 11th year, Joe has created one of the best-attended bike shows of the Sturgis Rally while raising significant funds for worthy charities.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Sturgis Rally for FREE. Hang out, kick tires, enjoy a cold drink and some shade with fellow FXR and Dyna enthusiasts at the Best Party Anywhere.
Lynyrd Skynyrd @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Lynyrd Skynyrd @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Concerts
10:30 am
12:30 pm
Lynyrd Skynyrd @ the Legendary Buffalo Chip Lynyrd Skynyrd @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sunday Aug. 6, 2023 10:30pm - Midnight A long-running and favorite tradition is returning when the self-proclaimed Sturgis Buffalo Chip house band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, come home to rock the Wolfman Jack Stage to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary. When the godfathers of southern rock rain down their fan-pleasing sound on Sunday, Aug. 6, you won’t want to be anywhere except right in the heart of the world’s best biker venue seeing the world’s best biker band. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Whiskey Myers…
Lynyrd Skynyrd @ the Legendary Buffalo Chip
Lynyrd Skynyrd @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sunday Aug. 6, 2023 10:30pm - Midnight
A long-running and favorite tradition is returning when the self-proclaimed Sturgis Buffalo Chip house band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, come home to rock the Wolfman Jack Stage to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary. When the godfathers of southern rock rain down their fan-pleasing sound on Sunday, Aug. 6, you won’t want to be anywhere except right in the heart of the world’s best biker venue seeing the world’s best biker band.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Whiskey Myers and George Thorogood & The Destroyers are the first of dozens to be announced as part of the Buffalo Chip’s diverse 2023 lineup. Rock, Classic Rock, Country Rock. You won't want to be anywhere else. It’s the Best Party Anywhere.
Scotty Austin (Formerly of Saving Abel)
Scotty Austin (Formerly of Saving Abel)
Concerts
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
Scotty Austin has used his natural talent and ear for distinct sounds to produce expressive song lyrics and music throughout his career. His hard work and dedication has continued to be met with astounding results, even landing him on a #1 hit video game soundtrack with the band Supernova Syndicate for the smash hit game Dead Rising. He continued to hone his skills and perform multiple guitar session work with various producers and artists in Nashville, TN. This led to him becoming the band leader for Jonathan Singleton, one of Nashville’s biggest singer-songwriters, and also playing lead guitar in the…
Scotty Austin has used his natural talent and ear for distinct sounds to produce expressive song lyrics and music throughout his career. His hard work and dedication has continued to be met with astounding results, even landing him on a #1 hit video game soundtrack with the band Supernova Syndicate for the smash hit game Dead Rising. He continued to hone his skills and perform multiple guitar session work with various producers and artists in Nashville, TN. This led to him becoming the band leader for Jonathan Singleton, one of Nashville’s biggest singer-songwriters, and also playing lead guitar in the group Full Devil Jacket on their second record. Established in 2004, Saving Abel has spearheaded the genre of rock and since 2013, Scotty has been fronting the multi-platinum and internationally renowned band. Together for almost a decade they have toured the United States and even abroad. Scotty Austin has used his artistry and extraordinary flair for songwriting to bring unparalleled entertainment to music fans everywhere. After the world persevered through a difficult year in 2020, Scotty is looking forward to getting back to what he does best and creating music that will have everyone anticipating what he accomplishes in the future.
CLUTCH
CLUTCH
Concerts
8:00 pm
11:30 pm
CLUTCH shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore CLUTCH are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection. To love CLUTCH is to feel a sense of ownership, membership, and belonging. Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an unshakeable musical and personal bond now three decades strong. Shaped by the same region which birthed Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites Of Spring, CLUTCH crafts…
CLUTCH shares more in common with The Grateful Dead, Rush, and the Allman Brothers than their heavy riffs and heady twists-of-phrase might suggest. Because like those bands, the supporters who adore CLUTCH are there for the experience, community, and authentic connection.
To love CLUTCH is to feel a sense of ownership, membership, and belonging.
Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an unshakeable musical and personal bond now three decades strong. Shaped by the same region which birthed Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites Of Spring, CLUTCH crafts hyper-literate and libertine jams informed by hardcore fury and fuzzy, athletic, stoner rock.
A worldwide cabal of fans and critics cherish the band’s dense and diverse catalog of underground classics, released through major labels, indies, and since 2009, Clutch’s own Weathermaker imprint. Sunrise On Slaughter Beach, the band’s thirteenth studio album, is a slamming summary of everything that makes the band great and another giant leap forward into career longevity.
“There’s no question that Clutch etched themselves a name in the pantheon of great rock bands,” Lambgoat wrote in 2004. Classic Rock Magazine counted 2013’s Earth Rocker and 2015’s Psychic Warfare among the 50 Best Rock Albums of the 2010s. Rolling Stone described 2018’s Book of Bad Decisions as “bathed in the grit and liberal fuzz tone that have made their live shows legendary.”
Those live shows over the years include tours with Slayer, System Of A Down, and Marilyn Manson, and more recent co-headlining treks with Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage, and Mastodon. Like Slayer or Iron Maiden, CLUTCH outlasted rock bands anchored to “hit songs” and the pressure of replicating them. The foursome from Germantown, Maryland, isn’t bound by trends. Across 13 studio albums and assorted releases since 1991, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the best around.
Jasmine Cain
Jasmine Cain
Concerts
9:00 pm
11:00 pm
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Jasmine covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for. Jasmine has 6 studio albums of award winning original music with her 7th titled “Seven” in the February 2020. Jasmine has won more than 30 awards for her music and performances including: JPF Female Artist of the Year, (MCMA) 4-time Female Rock Vocalist: and NIMA Artist and 2 time Alt-Rock…
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Jasmine covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for. Jasmine has 6 studio albums of award winning original music with her 7th titled “Seven” in the February 2020. Jasmine has won more than 30 awards for her music and performances including: JPF Female Artist of the Year, (MCMA) 4-time Female Rock Vocalist: and NIMA Artist and 2 time Alt-Rock band of the year to name a few. Her performances (over 170 shows in 2019) are professional, stadium quality, and high energy, keeping the audience’s attention from the first note until the last. Her songs are emotional and timeless and her voice is strong and soul-filled taking audiences on a supercharged ride.
Frank Fletcher
Frank Fletcher
Concerts
11:00 pm
11:00 pm
Frank Fletcher is an American, Independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything.
Frank Fletcher is an American, Independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything.
Lita Ford
Lita Ford
Concerts
8:30 am
9:30 am
8:30pm - 9:15 PM -- The queen of metal, Lita Ford, takes the Sturgis Rally crowd back in time with mega-hits like “Falling In and Out of Love,” “Close My Eyes Forever” “Kiss Me Deadly” and more. This guitar goddess lights up the Buffalo Chip’s motorcycle and music festival with searing solos and brilliant, emotional ballads on Monday, Aug. 7 prior to the performance from Limp Bizkit.
8:30pm - 9:15 PM -- The queen of metal, Lita Ford, takes the Sturgis Rally crowd back in time with mega-hits like “Falling In and Out of Love,” “Close My Eyes Forever” “Kiss Me Deadly” and more. This guitar goddess lights up the Buffalo Chip’s motorcycle and music festival with searing solos and brilliant, emotional ballads on Monday, Aug. 7 prior to the performance from Limp Bizkit.
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Concerts
10:30 am
12:00 pm
10:30pm - Midnight - Hey rockers and hip-hoppers…Get on your bikes and keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ into the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling. Nu-metal pioneers Limp Bizkit will be making their Sturgis Rally debut at the Buffalo Chip during the 2023 Sturgis Rally, bringing along their infectious spirit, some of the most recognizable songs of the late '90s and tracks from their latest album “Still Sucks”. Throw your hands up to tracks like “Break Stuff,” “Rollin’,” “My Way,” and “Dad Vibes” on Monday, Aug. 7 following a performance from Lita Ford.
10:30pm - Midnight - Hey rockers and hip-hoppers…Get on your bikes and keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ into the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling. Nu-metal pioneers Limp Bizkit will be making their Sturgis Rally debut at the Buffalo Chip during the 2023 Sturgis Rally, bringing along their infectious spirit, some of the most recognizable songs of the late '90s and tracks from their latest album “Still Sucks”. Throw your hands up to tracks like “Break Stuff,” “Rollin’,” “My Way,” and “Dad Vibes” on Monday, Aug. 7 following a performance from Lita Ford.
Legends Ride®
Legends Ride®
Rides & Races
10:30 am
5:00 pm
Meet up at the Historic Franklin Hotel in Deadwood to the Legendary Buffalo Chip -- Riders and celebrities first got together in 2008 to enjoy a ride through the Black Hills. We believed then, just as we do now, that riding together forms bonds that create brotherhoods and sisterhoods. We also believed that together we could help preserve riding heritage and make a difference in the lives of some very special Special Olympians while we ride. And together we have. Riders like you have helped donate well over $2.1 million to charities like the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and the Black…
Meet up at the Historic Franklin Hotel in Deadwood to the Legendary Buffalo Chip --
Riders and celebrities first got together in 2008 to enjoy a ride through the Black Hills. We believed then, just as we do now, that riding together forms bonds that create brotherhoods and sisterhoods. We also believed that together we could help preserve riding heritage and make a difference in the lives of some very special Special Olympians while we ride. And together we have. Riders like you have helped donate well over $2.1 million to charities like the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and the Black Hills Special Olympics while having a lot of fun along the way. We can’t wait to see what we can do together as Legends Riders in years to come, and hope you’ll join us to experience it for yourself.
Rod Woodruff, Sturgis Buffalo Chip President
Ride and rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the biz during the 16th annual Legends Ride presented by Progressive!
The Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride is the heart of the motorcycle community in one big ride, raising charity funds for several area charities. The Ride that Rocks has hosted bikers from all over the world, including some of the biggest names in social media, television and streaming broadcasts, movies, music, motorcycling, and political leadership. Buffalo Chip charity events including the Legends Ride have raised more than $2.1 million for charity.
| 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
Walk in the footsteps of Wild West legends over Deadwood’s beautiful cobblestone, motorcycle-only Main Street as you meet other riders and rub elbows with celebrities. Here, the Legends Ride invites you take part in an unparalleled live custom motorcycle and art auction right in front of the historic Franklin Hotel that features a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle going to the highest bidder.
Following the always exciting auction, riders will enjoy a self-guided, scenic ride through the beautiful Black Hills alongside hundreds of fellow Legends Riders.
A moment of respect in front of the Buffalo Chip Freedom Celebration field is followed by participants enjoying a Legends Riders-only reception complete with complimentary food, drinks and entertainment.
SEE AND BE SEEN
The Legends Ride is truly iconic, having drawn celebrities like Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Journey’s Neal Schon, Orange County Choppers’ Paul Teutul, Sr., actor R. Lee Ermey, philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and the Arlen Ness family, just to name a few.
This high-profile, celebrity appeal has been featured on CMT, the National Geographic Channel, the Tonight Show, FX Network and the Travel Channel, as well as in countless print, online and newspaper articles.
Don’t miss your chance to meet, ride and party with the stars, all while raising money for worthwhile charities. Join the Ride that Rocks during the rally by reserving now!
Hardcore Cycles Performance Motorcycle Show Featuring John O’Brien
Hardcore Cycles Performance Motorcycle Show Featuring John O’Brien
Bike Shows
11:00 am
4:00 pm
Custom Series’ Show Pins it during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads Burn rubber and haul ass to one of the most badass bike shows to ever set up shop during the Sturgis Rally. Hardcore Cycles and John O’Brien are throttling into the Hardcore Cycles Performance Show at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads on Monday, Aug. 7. The Hardcore Cycles Performance Show rounds up the industry’s top performance builders to go head-to-head where it counts: getting power to the pavement. Who: You! What: FREE Hardcore Cycles Performance Show When: Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 Registration – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00…
Custom Series’ Show Pins it during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads
Burn rubber and haul ass to one of the most badass bike shows to ever set up shop during the Sturgis Rally. Hardcore Cycles and John O’Brien are throttling into the Hardcore Cycles Performance Show at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads on Monday, Aug. 7.
The Hardcore Cycles Performance Show rounds up the industry’s top performance builders to go head-to-head where it counts: getting power to the pavement.
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| 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
HARDCORE CYCLES was started in the Greater Philadelphia area by John O’Brien and a group of tight friends with a passion for V-Twin performance aftermarket parts. They would sling parts at local swap meets or trade with friends all while wishing there was a one stop shop for performance parts especially relating to the Dyna and FXR scene – so they created their own. Today, HARDCORE CYCLES distributes performance driven parts, gear, tires or anything else their customers could possibly ask for. They take pride in being the place to go to allow their customer’s rides meet the epoch of style and function.
Don’t miss your opportunity to see one of the fastest bike shows of the Sturgis Rally for FREE, or ride your own in to the show and you could win big!
Frank Fletcher
Frank Fletcher
Concerts
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
Frank Fletcher is an American, Independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything.
Frank Fletcher is an American, Independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything.
Hairball
Hairball
Concerts
8:00 pm
11:30 pm
Hairball is more than just a band, and certainly more than a tribute band! A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop- dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith…
Hairball is more than just a band, and certainly more than a tribute band!
A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction!
Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop- dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new rock concert before your very eyes countless times throughout the night.
The motor that drives the Hairball dragster consists of HBK on the electric bass, Billy on the drums, and Happy on the lead guitar. These Rock & Roll soldiers pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they've cultivated over decades of tireless performing. This isn’t a side job. These guys eat, sleep and breathe Rock & Roll!
2020 finds Hairball celebrating its 20th year of rocking hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Constantly adding more characters, more pyrotechnics, more lights, more sound, more props, more surprises...more everything! While Happy often tells the audience "Today is the first day is the rest of your life!" Hairball performs every show as though it could be their last. Every night is a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred, exciting, chaotic, fiery party that has to be experienced to be believed!
As important to Hairball as the music, are its fans. While many bands claim to have the best fans in the world, Hairball actually has! Whether they are 10 years old or 100, Hairball fans bring an unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to the show that enhances the arena experience. Hairball knows it wouldn't exist without its fans and takes every opportunity to let them know that. Whether it's a pre-show meet and greet, hanging out at the merch booth, or chatting online, Hairball has a lot in common with its fans and it's always a good time when they get together.
Don't confuse Hairball with the countless "80's Tribute" bands across the country. Hairball is an experience, an attitude, and expression of music that isn't simply a retro flashback. It's a way of life, and it's not going anywhere soon!
Creed Fisher
Creed Fisher
Concerts
9:00 pm
11:00 pm
Country music’s beloved antihero Creed Fisher calls out the bullshit and puts the FU in Fun on his album Rebel in the South. “It definitely has a bit more rock country sprinkled in than Whiskey and the Dog, which consisted of honky tonk, twang,” Fisher says of the vibe. “That stuff is on Rebel in the South, but the balance is a little different.” Put another way, he explains, “Whiskey and the Dog was more Merle Haggard-ish, and more ballad driven. I feel like Rebel in the South is more Brantley Gilbert, more county rock.”
Country music’s beloved antihero Creed Fisher calls out the bullshit and puts the FU in Fun on his album Rebel in the South. “It definitely has a bit more rock country sprinkled in than Whiskey and the Dog, which consisted of honky tonk, twang,” Fisher says of the vibe. “That stuff is on Rebel in the South, but the balance is a little different.” Put another way, he explains, “Whiskey and the Dog was more Merle Haggard-ish, and more ballad driven. I feel like Rebel in the South is more Brantley Gilbert, more county rock.”
Biker Belles®
Biker Belles®
Rides & Races
12:00 am
11:59 pm
Will you join Harley-Davidson, Ride Captain Athena "Chickie" Ransom and other Influential Guests (announced below) as we gather together at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® for... THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY BIKER BELLES® WOMEN’S DAY Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 It's been a wonderful 15 years of honoring our past and empowering our future. Come experience the freedom of the open road and gather with women mentors and friends old and new. The day of festivities supports organizations benefiting women’s causes. Celebrate women in motorcycling and connect with those shaping the industry! Harley-Davidson and a long list of leading ladies who are shaping the motorcycle industry…
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REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon
Concerts
8:30 am
10:00 am
8:30 pm - 10:00pm -- Take a trip down memory lane back to the good old days as you bask in the nostalgic glow of lighters waving in unison to the sounds of some of the biggest hits to fill arenas in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Whether you’ve been attending their shows for 30 years or you’re a brand-new fan, when chart-topping classic rock favorites REO Speedwagon hit the Wolfman Jack Stage ahead of coheadliner Styx, you won’t be able to fight the warm, warm and fuzzy feelings anymore.
8:30 pm - 10:00pm -- Take a trip down memory lane back to the good old days as you bask in the nostalgic glow of lighters waving in unison to the sounds of some of the biggest hits to fill arenas in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Whether you’ve been attending their shows for 30 years or you’re a brand-new fan, when chart-topping classic rock favorites REO Speedwagon hit the Wolfman Jack Stage ahead of coheadliner Styx, you won’t be able to fight the warm, warm and fuzzy feelings anymore.
Styx
Styx
Concerts
10:30 am
12:00 pm
10:30pm - Midnight -- Launch your party into overdrive with one of the most celebrated progressive rock bands of all time! These mind-blowing musicians will fill the air with their massive prog/arena rock sound on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 following coheadliner REO Speedwagon, you’ll be having The Best of Times when they do!
10:30pm - Midnight -- Launch your party into overdrive with one of the most celebrated progressive rock bands of all time! These mind-blowing musicians will fill the air with their massive prog/arena rock sound on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 following coheadliner REO Speedwagon, you’ll be having The Best of Times when they do!
Hairball
Hairball
Concerts
8:00 pm
11:30 pm
Hairball is more than just a band, and certainly more than a tribute band! A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop- dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith…
Hairball is more than just a band, and certainly more than a tribute band!
A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction!
Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop- dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new rock concert before your very eyes countless times throughout the night.
The motor that drives the Hairball dragster consists of HBK on the electric bass, Billy on the drums, and Happy on the lead guitar. These Rock & Roll soldiers pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they've cultivated over decades of tireless performing. This isn’t a side job. These guys eat, sleep and breathe Rock & Roll!
2020 finds Hairball celebrating its 20th year of rocking hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Constantly adding more characters, more pyrotechnics, more lights, more sound, more props, more surprises...more everything! While Happy often tells the audience "Today is the first day is the rest of your life!" Hairball performs every show as though it could be their last. Every night is a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred, exciting, chaotic, fiery party that has to be experienced to be believed!
As important to Hairball as the music, are its fans. While many bands claim to have the best fans in the world, Hairball actually has! Whether they are 10 years old or 100, Hairball fans bring an unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to the show that enhances the arena experience. Hairball knows it wouldn't exist without its fans and takes every opportunity to let them know that. Whether it's a pre-show meet and greet, hanging out at the merch booth, or chatting online, Hairball has a lot in common with its fans and it's always a good time when they get together.
Don't confuse Hairball with the countless "80's Tribute" bands across the country. Hairball is an experience, an attitude, and expression of music that isn't simply a retro flashback. It's a way of life, and it's not going anywhere soon!
Creed Fisher
Creed Fisher
Concerts
9:00 pm
11:00 pm
Country music’s beloved antihero Creed Fisher calls out the bullshit and puts the FU in Fun on his album Rebel in the South. “It definitely has a bit more rock country sprinkled in than Whiskey and the Dog, which consisted of honky tonk, twang,” Fisher says of the vibe. “That stuff is on Rebel in the South, but the balance is a little different.” Put another way, he explains, “Whiskey and the Dog was more Merle Haggard-ish, and more ballad driven. I feel like Rebel in the South is more Brantley Gilbert, more county rock.”
Country music’s beloved antihero Creed Fisher calls out the bullshit and puts the FU in Fun on his album Rebel in the South. “It definitely has a bit more rock country sprinkled in than Whiskey and the Dog, which consisted of honky tonk, twang,” Fisher says of the vibe. “That stuff is on Rebel in the South, but the balance is a little different.” Put another way, he explains, “Whiskey and the Dog was more Merle Haggard-ish, and more ballad driven. I feel like Rebel in the South is more Brantley Gilbert, more county rock.”
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Concerts
8:30 am
9:00 am
George Thorogood & The Destroyers @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm Boogie down to snarling slide guitars, ballsy, bluesy saxophone lines, thundering rock-solid rhythm and the Bad to the Bone bark of one of blues-rock’s biggest, baddest dogs. Legendary blues-rockers George Thorogood and The Destroyers are Movin’ On Over to the Wolfman Jack Stage prior to a performance from Whiskey Myers on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The band’s signature buzz saw bluesy rock ‘n’ roll blend has generated classic rock staples like “Bad to the Bone,” “One…
George Thorogood & The Destroyers @ The Legendary Buffalo Chip
George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Boogie down to snarling slide guitars, ballsy, bluesy saxophone lines, thundering rock-solid rhythm and the Bad to the Bone bark of one of blues-rock’s biggest, baddest dogs. Legendary blues-rockers George Thorogood and The Destroyers are Movin’ On Over to the Wolfman Jack Stage prior to a performance from Whiskey Myers on Wednesday, Aug. 9. The band’s signature buzz saw bluesy rock ‘n’ roll blend has generated classic rock staples like “Bad to the Bone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “I Drink Alone,” “Who Do You Love,” “Move it On Over,” and many more.
Rusty Wallace Charity Ride
Rusty Wallace Charity Ride
Rides & Races
10:30 am
6:00 pm
A scenic ride through Spearfish Canyon starting at Spearfish City Park and ending at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip -- Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Rusty Wallace Ride I’ve met a great number of celebrities over my lifetime, but few as gracious and charismatic as NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. He’s ranked as one of the top five money winners in NASCAR history, has 55 career victories over sixteen straight seasons and is honored in the “triple crown” of auto racing halls of fame. Rusty is one of America’s greatest racecar drivers of all time, and he is always ready to meet…
A scenic ride through Spearfish Canyon starting at Spearfish City Park and ending at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip --
Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Rusty Wallace Ride
I’ve met a great number of celebrities over my lifetime, but few as gracious and charismatic as NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace. He’s ranked as one of the top five money winners in NASCAR history, has 55 career victories over sixteen straight seasons and is honored in the “triple crown” of auto racing halls of fame. Rusty is one of America’s greatest racecar drivers of all time, and he is always ready to meet fans and lead the charge for great causes. We hit it off immediately and decided to work together to create a ride event that would benefit our favored charities while offering riders a chance to meet some of NASCAR’s most famous faces. So far, the Buffalo Chip has helped to raise over $2.1 million for local charities through events such as the Rusty Wallace Ride, Legends Ride and Biker Belles. Rusty and I hope that you will join us for the “Rusty Wallace Charity Ride” where you will mingle and ride with racing celebrities and support worthy charities.
Rod Woodruff, Sturgis Buffalo Chip President
Riders and NASCAR fans, you’re invited to participate in the Buffalo Chip’s Rusty Wallace Charity Ride on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023!
Meet and ride alongside Rusty Wallace, his celebrity NASCAR driver friends and top racing industry executives on an incredible route chosen by Rusty to an exclusive reception at the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
This unforgettable experience supports worthwhile charities.
Who: The biggest names in NASCAR Racing and You!
What: The Rusty Wallace Charity Ride
When: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
Where: A scenic ride through Spearfish Canyon starting at Spearfish City Park and ending at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Why: Have fun, meet NASCAR celebrities and raise significant funds for charity
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THE KICK OFF, AUCTION AND RIDE
The Rusty Wallace Charity Ride will kick off with a party at City Park in Spearfish, SD where you can meet NASCAR and other famous celebrities, get autographs and enjoy the comradery of riders and NASCAR fans just like you!
Get in on the opportunity to bid on incredible auction items, then join Rusty and friends for a ride through the beautiful Black Hills on a route Rusty has personally chosen.
All paid riders will reconvene at the Buffalo Chip for a private reception with complimentary food and drinks. All paid riders receive a wristband that will allow them to see the Chip’s headlining entertainment for the evening.
JOIN THE FASTEST PEOPLE ON THE PLANET
Rusty and his legendary friends will welcome you to the party and ride. Join some of the most recognized faces in America for this special event.
See All the Celebs
Don’t miss your chance to meet, ride and party with the fastest people on the planet while raising money for worthwhile charities. Join the Rusty Wallace Charity Ride during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by reserving your tickets online or calling (605)-347-9000.
Whiskey Myers
Whiskey Myers
Concerts
10:30 am
12:00 pm
Whiskey Myers - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 - 10:30pm - Midnight Like a double shot of straight bourbon, the sounds of Whiskey Myers will go down smooth and fire up your night when they make their Sturgis Buffalo Chip debut. This genre-bending six-piece has been thrilling live music fans since their formation in 2007, with more than 3,000 high-energy performances under their belts. Don’t miss your chance to hear popular songs like “Ballad of a Southern Man,” “Stone,” “Broken Window Serenade” and more when they set foot on the Wolfman Jack Stage for the first time.
Whiskey Myers - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 - 10:30pm - Midnight
Like a double shot of straight bourbon, the sounds of Whiskey Myers will go down smooth and fire up your night when they make their Sturgis Buffalo Chip debut. This genre-bending six-piece has been thrilling live music fans since their formation in 2007, with more than 3,000 high-energy performances under their belts. Don’t miss your chance to hear popular songs like “Ballad of a Southern Man,” “Stone,” “Broken Window Serenade” and more when they set foot on the Wolfman Jack Stage for the first time.
Bike Show Mafia Bike Show & Godfathers of Bass Sound-Off presented by Revelation1 Concepts
Bike Show Mafia Bike Show & Godfathers of Bass Sound-Off presented by Revelation1 Concepts
Bike Shows
11:00 am
4:00 pm
Meet Jim Lynch, Enter Your Bike and Win! Revelation1 Concepts is proud to present a brand-new addition to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series lineup–the Bike Show Mafia All Class Bike Show & Godfathers of Bass Sound-Off! Who: You! What: Bike Show Mafia All Class Bike Show & Godfather of Bass Sound-Off When: Wednesday Aug. 9, 2023 Where: Big Engine Bar Pavilion at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads Why: See some of the Sturgis Rally’s loudest and most unique motorcycles How: Ride in to enter on site. $40 first class entry, $10 additional classes. $40 Sound Competition Join Jim Lynch of Revelation…
Meet Jim Lynch, Enter Your Bike and Win!
Revelation1 Concepts is proud to present a brand-new addition to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Custom Series lineup–the Bike Show Mafia All Class Bike Show & Godfathers of Bass Sound-Off!
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Join Jim Lynch of Revelation 1 Concepts on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads for a day of bikes, bass, and all-out mayhem. All bikes are welcome to ride in and enter the All-Class Bike Show, where they’ll be looking for the cream of the crop among Sturgis’ finest rides.
That’s not all! Bike Show Mafia is also hosting the Godfathers of Bass Audio Competition, featuring the loudest and proudest motorcycle sound systems around. If you think your ride can bring the noise, bring it on!
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
Jim Lynch started out in the industry hauling motorcycles after he moved to Florida from West Virginia in 2008. He built his company, Revelation 1 Concepts, to servicing over 150 Harley dealerships up and down the east coast until the pandemic when the whole motorcycle industry shifted. That’s when he decided to take a different approach to the motorcycle industry and re-establish the company from a transportation company to a custom full-service motorcycle shop. In addition, in 2021 he started what is now known nationally as The Bike Show Mafia. Lynch has had the honor to work with so many legends in the industry and the pleasure to meet so many cool people along the way. This is just the being of his new journey, and he’s truly enjoying this ride.
Evo Entanglement Bike Show Presented by S&S Cycle
Evo Entanglement Bike Show Presented by S&S Cycle
Bike Shows
11:00 am
4:00 pm
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! Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s classic and reliable workhorse engine at the Buffalo Chip’s 3rd annual Evo Entanglement Bike Show presented by S&S Cycle. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the free-access CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip will be packed to the edges with Dynas, Softails, FXRs, Sportys, touring bikes and even CVOs, all outfitted with these long-revered engines. Who: You! What: Evo Entanglement Bike Show When: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 Registration: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Judging: 2…
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!
Celebrate Harley-Davidson’s classic and reliable workhorse engine at the Buffalo Chip’s 3rd annual Evo Entanglement Bike Show presented by S&S Cycle. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the free-access CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip will be packed to the edges with Dynas, Softails, FXRs, Sportys, touring bikes and even CVOs, all outfitted with these long-revered engines.
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| 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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The Evo’s durability has made it a favorite among riders, and its approachability has allowed it to become one of the most popular engine platforms amongst builders and mechanics of all skill levels. Are you one of them? Enter what you’ve got for a chance to win valuable prizes – including a complete S&S Cycle engine and Paughco frame for Best of Show!
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
Jasmine Cain
Concerts
9:00 pm
11:00 pm
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Jasmine covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for. Jasmine has 6 studio albums of award winning original music with her 7th titled “Seven” in the February 2020. Jasmine has won more than 30 awards for her music and performances including: JPF Female Artist of the Year, (MCMA) 4-time Female Rock Vocalist: and NIMA Artist and 2 time Alt-Rock…
Multi-Award winning, Sturgis, SD, native, Jasmine Cain moved to Nashville in 2003 and went to work paving the way for female fronted rock in the motorcycle events industry. Jasmine covers everything from Classic and Modern Rock to revved up Pop and Metal., but that isn’t all she is known for. Jasmine has 6 studio albums of award winning original music with her 7th titled “Seven” in the February 2020. Jasmine has won more than 30 awards for her music and performances including: JPF Female Artist of the Year, (MCMA) 4-time Female Rock Vocalist: and NIMA Artist and 2 time Alt-Rock band of the year to name a few. Her performances (over 170 shows in 2019) are professional, stadium quality, and high energy, keeping the audience’s attention from the first note until the last. Her songs are emotional and timeless and her voice is strong and soul-filled taking audiences on a supercharged ride.
Pop Evil
Pop Evil
Concerts
8:00 am
9:30 am
8:00pm-9:15pm Sound the alarms! You’re about to feel like waking up for a night of hard-hitting rock jams that’ll go off like a powder keg the second the first note cuts through the warm August air. Sturgis Buffalo Chip fan favorites Pop Evil will wake the lions of the Best Party Anywhere ahead of a performance from Def Leppard on Friday, Aug. 10, and the roar will be deafening.
8:00pm-9:15pm
Sound the alarms! You’re about to feel like waking up for a night of hard-hitting rock jams that’ll go off like a powder keg the second the first note cuts through the warm August air. Sturgis Buffalo Chip fan favorites Pop Evil will wake the lions of the Best Party Anywhere ahead of a performance from Def Leppard on Friday, Aug. 10, and the roar will be deafening.
Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride™
Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride™
Rides & Races
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride Takes You from the Buffalo Chip to the Slim Buttes Battlefield Travel Back in Time on a Motorcycle Ride Led by a Local Historian Reserve Now Follow in the footsteps of fierce Native American warriors and the US Cavalry and experience the history and lore of the American West on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride! Who: You! What: 5th Annual Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride When: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 – Begins at 8 a.m. Where: Black Hills of South Dakota, begins and ends at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Why: Experience the history of…
Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride Takes You from the Buffalo Chip to the Slim Buttes Battlefield
Travel Back in Time on a Motorcycle Ride Led by a Local Historian
Reserve Now
Follow in the footsteps of fierce Native American warriors and the US Cavalry and experience the history and lore of the American West on the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride!
Who: You!
What: 5th Annual Western Frontier Motorcycle Ride
When: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 – Begins at 8 a.m.
Where: Black Hills of South Dakota, begins and ends at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Why: Experience the history of the Wild West first hand!
How: Reserve your spot online!
Ride alongside local historian Tom Griffith as he takes you and your friends on a ride back in time from the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground to the gravesite of Jonathon “Buffalo Chips” White, the campground’s namesake and protégé of Buffalo Bill Cody.
The ride will offer you the chance to experience history hands on with a four-hour motorcycle expedition to the site of the Great Sioux Nation Battle at Slim Buttes.
The Western Heritage Motorcycle Ride will take place during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.
As you ride through the scenic foothills north of the Black Hills, listen and learn the unique history of the area through your headset as Griffith shares the fascinating stories of Chief American Horse, Jonathon “Buffalo Chips” White, and the Battle of Slim Buttes. You’ll also learn about the US Cavalry, Cavalry scouts, several other instrumental Sioux Chiefs, Buffalo Bill Cody, Hugh Glass, the history of Pony Express, and much more!
Event Itinerary
Morning Meet Up (8 a.m.)
Meet at the Sturgis Rally Information Center™
at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads for a short orientation of the day’s activities.
Tom Griffith will share a brief history of the area over coffee.
Kickstands Up for the First Leg
The ride will depart from the Information Center. From here you’ll travel north on SD-79 past sacred Bear Butte, Scoop Town historical marker, Bismarck Trail historical marker and the winding Belle Fourche River.
Hoover, SD
After 53 miles, you’ll be able to stretch your legs and hear historical remarks during a stop at the Hoover General Store on the Grand River, famous for its connection with Hugh Glass and the movie The Reverent.
Slim Buttes Overlook
At your next stop at a scenic overlook of Slim Buttes, you’ll hear tales of the surrounding Native American encampments and dinosaurs that roamed the area.
Reva Store
A stop at the Reva Store in the historic community of Reva, SD will allow you to fuel up, use the restroom and grab your sack lunch. The community bears the name of Reva Bonniwell, the daughter of the first settler.
Gravesites of Buffalo Chips and American Horse
Four miles outside Reva, you’ll come upon a small cemetery that serves as the final resting place for Buffalo Chips. He and Chief American Horse, both died in the battle of Slim Buttes. Here, you will enjoy your sack lunch before heading back south to the Spur Creek Saloon.
Spur Creek Saloon
On the way back to the Chip, you’ll stop at the rustic Spur Creek Saloon for refreshments, photo opportunities and more historical narrative. From here you’ll depart back to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
There’s no other place in the world that lets you experience this fascinating history, so don’t miss your opportunity during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Spaces on each tour are extremely limited.
Rat’s Hole Bike Show Displays Colossal Collection of Custom Motorcycles
Rat’s Hole Bike Show Displays Colossal Collection of Custom Motorcycles
Bike Shows
10:00 am
5:00 pm
Custom Series’ Show is Longest Running Bike Show in the World Featuring Ted Smith and Big Daddy Rat Get ready to drool all over the asphalt as you take in the sea of magnificent motorcycles at the world-famous Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show. Over 100 of the Sturgis Rally’s finest will be competing in 14 different classes, and each will be begging you for to get an up-close look. The Rat’s Hole show displays the work of the world’s best builders, whose handiwork is judged on personality, function and a progressive sense of motorcycle culture. Who: You! What: The Granddaddy of…
Custom Series’ Show is Longest Running Bike Show in the World Featuring Ted Smith and Big Daddy Rat
Get ready to drool all over the asphalt as you take in the sea of magnificent motorcycles at the world-famous Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show. Over 100 of the Sturgis Rally’s finest will be competing in 14 different classes, and each will be begging you for to get an up-close look.
The Rat’s Hole show displays the work of the world’s best builders, whose handiwork is judged on personality, function and a progressive sense of motorcycle culture.
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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! |
This bike show will take place at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads, which means it is absolutely free to attend!
Come be part of the largest and longest-running of all bike shows during the Sturgis Rally on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll find the 2022 Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show in the pavilion at the east end of the Big Engine Bar at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads.
Awards
Judging concludes at 5 p.m. to award over 70 custom-made, hand-sculpted Rat Awards.
The Best of Show winner will receive the prestigious “Big Daddy Rat” trophy and 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 the following night. 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.
Get to the Rat’s Hole Bike Show to see the bikes, or enter your bike today, and you could be the lucky winner!
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.
So Teddy picked up where his dad left off, not only continuing the shows, but bringing them to the masses via television. The Rat’s Hole Bike Shows have been featured on TV specials like The World Biker Build Off, American Chopper, Discovery, Travel, NGC, Speed and many others. Teddy Smith grew the amount of shows all over the country and started hand-sculpting the now world-famous Big Daddy Rat Trophies. Teddy makes about 60 trophies for each show, a labor of love. Said Teddy, “These awards are so coveted that builders literally cry when they receive their award. I think that’s what keeps me going. It’s in my blood like it was for my dad.”
Teddy recently added the Swiss Moto show in Switzerland to the company’s overseas shows. The Rat’s Hole is still growing and as they mark their 51-year anniversary in 2023, and Teddy sees no end in sight. “We think Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip is our best show of the year and we hope to see you there.”
Visit Ratshole.com for more info.
Get your $10 Refillable Souvenir Rat’s Hole Mug featuring the 2022 Rat’s Hole Winner!
“The sound and sight of all the bikes makes me feel like I’m among good people.” – Kim Loiselle
Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Concerts
10:30 am
12:00 pm
10:30pm - Midnight -- With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous…
10:30pm - Midnight -- With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard - Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as the world’s greatest live rock band. Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms. As they did with the original release of their records, Def Leppard dominated the worldwide charts again, which found their albums charting in the iTunes Top 10 in more than 30 countries, including Hysteria at #3 in the US, and #5 in the UK. Def Leppard also had the #1, #2 and #3 records on the US catalog albums chart. The band have gone on to amass a staggering 6 billion streams since 2018, reaching a younger 18-44 demographic that now represents 58% of their fanbase. Additionally, the band have garnered an impressive 15 million followers across their social media platforms. In May 2022, Def Leppard released their twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos. The album debuted at #1 on the Apple and Amazon Music charts. The album also scored a Top 10 debut on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band’s eighth Top 10 album of their career, and also making them one of just three groups with a newly charting top 10 title on the Billboard 200 albums chart in each decade since the ‘80s. Diamond Star Halos additionally garnered a #1 debut on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart. Following the close of their historic 2018 co-headline stadium and arena run in North America, Def Leppard sold a staggering number of tickets, a massive feat in today’s touring world. Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe topped that number yet again with another sold out North American stadium run in 2022. As always, the group keeps pushing the boundaries with their electrifying live shows. Next up for Def Leppard, the band has teamed up with London’s iconic The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a new album, Drastic Symphonies, set to be released May 19, 2023.
THE DEATH WIRE DAREDEVIL SPECTACULAR
THE DEATH WIRE DAREDEVIL SPECTACULAR
Stunts & Live Performances
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
Featuring - Blake The Flying Wallenda & Daredevil Kyle Ives Wallenda will attempt one of the longest highwire walks of his career, “The Death Wire Walk,” over the Sturgis Buffalo Chip amphitheater while Ives attempts to jump a motorcycle over him. FAILURE MEANS DEATH Don’t miss this historic performance on Thursday, Aug. 10! The spectacle begins with a whole lotta other craziness Shawn Ives will attempt a ramp-to-ramp jump on a Harley-Davidson XG750 Team Sherco will do incredibly challenging trials spatter wall stunts
Featuring - Blake The Flying Wallenda & Daredevil Kyle Ives
Wallenda will attempt one of the longest highwire walks of his career, “The Death Wire Walk,” over the Sturgis Buffalo Chip amphitheater while Ives attempts to jump a motorcycle over him.
FAILURE MEANS DEATH
Don’t miss this historic performance on Thursday, Aug. 10!
The spectacle begins with a whole lotta other craziness
Shawn Ives will attempt a ramp-to-ramp jump on a Harley-Davidson XG750
Team Sherco will do incredibly challenging trials spatter wall stunts
Hairball
Hairball
Concerts
8:00 pm
11:30 pm
Hairball is more than just a band, and certainly more than a tribute band! A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop- dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith…
Hairball is more than just a band, and certainly more than a tribute band!
A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction!
Vocalists Joe, Kris and Bobby lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop- dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new rock concert before your very eyes countless times throughout the night.
The motor that drives the Hairball dragster consists of HBK on the electric bass, Billy on the drums, and Happy on the lead guitar. These Rock & Roll soldiers pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they've cultivated over decades of tireless performing. This isn’t a side job. These guys eat, sleep and breathe Rock & Roll!
2020 finds Hairball celebrating its 20th year of rocking hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Constantly adding more characters, more pyrotechnics, more lights, more sound, more props, more surprises...more everything! While Happy often tells the audience "Today is the first day is the rest of your life!" Hairball performs every show as though it could be their last. Every night is a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred, exciting, chaotic, fiery party that has to be experienced to be believed!
As important to Hairball as the music, are its fans. While many bands claim to have the best fans in the world, Hairball actually has! Whether they are 10 years old or 100, Hairball fans bring an unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to the show that enhances the arena experience. Hairball knows it wouldn't exist without its fans and takes every opportunity to let them know that. Whether it's a pre-show meet and greet, hanging out at the merch booth, or chatting online, Hairball has a lot in common with its fans and it's always a good time when they get together.
Don't confuse Hairball with the countless "80's Tribute" bands across the country. Hairball is an experience, an attitude, and expression of music that isn't simply a retro flashback. It's a way of life, and it's not going anywhere soon!
Skillet
Skillet
Concerts
8:30 pm
11:30 pm
Not every rebellion gestates in darkness. As one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, Skillet continue to rebel against conventions, doubts, expectations, and rules with the intent to uplift in light. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Pandora Billionaires Club members and multiplatinum Kenosha, Wisconsin quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals/bass], Korey Cooper [guitar/keys], Jen Ledger [drums/vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—never compromise their integrity. Instead, they’ve traveled their own path to unprecedented heights with an urgent sound, undeniable energy, and unbreakable spirit. On their eleventh full-length album, Dominion [Atlantic Records], Skillet encourage a different kind of revolt when the world…
Not every rebellion gestates in darkness. As one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, Skillet continue to rebel against conventions, doubts, expectations, and rules with the intent to uplift in light. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Pandora Billionaires Club members and multiplatinum Kenosha, Wisconsin quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals/bass], Korey Cooper [guitar/keys], Jen Ledger [drums/vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—never compromise their integrity. Instead, they’ve traveled their own path to unprecedented heights with an urgent sound, undeniable energy, and unbreakable spirit.
On their eleventh full-length album, Dominion [Atlantic Records], Skillet encourage a different kind of revolt when the world could really use it…
“I call it positive rebellion,” exclaims John. “It’s a rebellion against those internal elements such as fear and anxiety. It’s a rebellion against external forces wanting you to be something you don’t want to be. It’s a celebration of the freedom we have in our lives. It’s very anti-establishment. It’s a rally call to stand up for what you believe in and not be silenced. It might be unpopular in certain places, but there’s nothing more rock ‘n’ roll than that,” he smiles.
Skillet have embodied rock ‘n’ roll’s evolution from day one. Selling 12 million albums worldwide to date, they’ve earned over a dozen RIAA certifications in recognition of gold, platinum, or multiplatinum status. Landmark album Awake notably went 3x-platinum and picked up a Billboard Music Award. Plus, it housed the 2x-platinum track “Awake & Alive,” 3x-platinum track “Hero,” and 4x-platinum track “Monster.” The latter stands out as “one of the most-streamed rock songs in history” with over 1.2 BILLION global audio streams. 2019’s Victorious marked the group’s fourth consecutive Top 20 debut on the Billboard Top 200. The album concluded the year on LoudWire’s “The 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019” and yielded the Top 10 rock radio smash “Legendary,” racking up north of 100 million streams. The band’s music also resounds throughout culture, landing syncs from WWE, Marvel, ESPN, MLB, NHL and NFL. As a touring phenomenon, they regularly sell out arenas worldwide, playing in over 26 countries and 6 continents, and have earned acclaim from Billboard, USA Today, The New York Times, and many more. Not to mention, their debut graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, emerged as the publisher’s best-selling book of all-time and launched a fan favorite series, with their second graphic novel releasing the fall of 2020, EDEN: The Aftermath.
As the Global Pandemic brought 2020 to a halt, Skillet creatively pushed forward. The musicians logged on to ZOOM and recorded what would become Dominion with producer Kevin Churko [Papa Roach, Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch] and co-writer Kane Churko over the course of the year. The Churkos inspired the band to stretch their sonic palette once again.
