84th Sturgis Rally Events Schedule - 2024!

Bad Wolves - Friday, Aug. 2
Tilt your head back and howl into the South Dakota sky as platinum-certified heavy metal outfit Bad Wolves deliver an evening of unapologetic hard rock on Friday, Aug. 2 during the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff Party. The LA-based quintet’s unpredictable metallic intensity and impressive instrumental proficiency will shine as bright as the full moon as they perform hits such as “Killing Me Slowly,” “Remember When,” “Sober” and their haunting cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie.”

The Chip kicks off the 84th Sturgis Rally the right way with a parade of motorcycles, Drifter Cross stunt trials, the Star-Spangled Banner, The Rally Roar, the Monster Wall Smash Stunt, and entertainment from Bad Wolves and the 2024 Sturgis Battle of the Bands winner. The kickoff party is when our fuse of anticipation finally touches the powder keg.
Be One of Only 100 Riders to Join the Parade
At 5 p.m. you can line up at the CrossRoads to join hundreds of bikers* to parade through the Chip’s legendary amphitheater for the kickoff. The parade starts at 6 p.m. Here’s How:
Make a reservation that includes Aug. 2.
Email us at info@buffalochip.com with your existing reservation number
Include the number of riders 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.
Show up.
A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debuts in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 3! Headlined by defending champ Britain Hart and challenger Taylor 'Killa Bee' Starling, BKFC-63 promises to pack punch after punch. Experience this night of raw, unfiltered action in the squared circle VIP or onstage VIP viewing areas. With a stacked undercard and the Chip's electrifying atmosphere, you and your friends are in for a knockout experience.

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Travis Tritt - Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024

It’ll be a Great Day to Be Alive when you and your friends are partying under the stars with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Travis Tritt. The multi-platinum-selling country rock icon will take to the Wolfman Jack Stage on Sunday, Aug. 4, delivering decades worth of hits like “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “Modern Day Bonnie & Clyde,” “Here’s a Quarter” as well as tracks from his new album “Country Chapel.”

Catch the vibe of the custom culture and hang out with cutting-edge builders on Sunday, Aug. 4 at the 10th Annual Flying Piston Benefit Builders Breakfast.

Step into the inner circle at an event that brings together top-tier companies like Russ Brown and Strider Bikes to celebrate custom motorcycles and benefit new rider efforts.

10th Annual Flying Piston Benefit Builders Breakfast
When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Big Engine Bar at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads West Gate
Why: Meet the Builders • Support new rider initiatives • Win unique auction items • Do something that matters • Eat breakfast with Friends!
How: $20 advance, $25 at the door

Aaron Lewis - Monday, Aug. 5, 2024

Kick up dust and knock back something stiff as rocker-turned-outlaw-country artist Aaron Lewis makes his return to the Best Party Anywhere. Lewis will fill the sweet August air with hits like “Country Boy,” “Northern Redneck” and “Am I the Only One” as the headlining artist on Monday, Aug. 5.

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Quiet Riot - Monday Aug 5th

Call in a “Metal Health” day and Bang Your Head to ’80s metal gods Quiet Riot Monday, Aug. 5. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop charts, Los Angeles quartet Quiet Riot became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album “Metal Health”. Their follow-up album, “Condition Critical,” went double platinum, and the band continued to record and tour throughout their 30+ year history. Quiet Riot bring their catalog of platinum party jams to the Wolfman Jack stage prior to a performance from Aaron Lewis.

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Ride and rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the biz during the 17th 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.

THE KICK OFF, RIDE AND CONCERTS
Walk in the footsteps of rock ‘n’ roll legends as you meet other riders and rub elbows with celebrities at the Buffalo Chip. Here, the Legends Ride invites you take part in an unparalleled live custom motorcycle and art auction 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 led by Legendary celebrities and special guests 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!

Jelly Roll – Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

#1 Most Requested 2024 Sturgis Rally ArtistFaithful Chip fans have been praying for a performance from Southern-rapper-turned-country-star Jelly Roll, shooting his name to the number one slot on the list of band requests. Fill up your cup ‘til it runs over during an evening with this lyrical preacher on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Sturgis, SD (November 9, 2023): Sturgis Buffalo Chip fans prayed for Jelly Roll, and he is exactly what they are getting this coming Sturgis Rally.

On Aug. 6, 2024, Jelly Roll brings his one-of-a-kind brand of soulful musical poetry to The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling®. Concerts are free with a campground admission pass. Passes are available at BuffaloChip.com and for the next six days only the Chip is offering multi-day packages for 50% off.

Southern hip-hop maestro turned country star Jelly Roll is not merely an artist; he’s a lyrical preacher whose verses echo the deepest corners of the soul. Hits from his latest album, “Whitsitt Chapel,” stand as a testament to his poetic prowess, capturing human struggles with unparalleled authenticity.

Recently, Jelly Roll’s musical sermons have earned him several awards including the CMT Music Award for Male Video of the Year and the fan-voted People’s Choice Country Award for Male Artist of 2023. Countless faithful fans have experienced Jelly Roll’s Backroad Baptism on tour stops across the country, and now Buffalo Chip guests will hear the gospel of Jelly Roll come August.

“Jelly is on a roll,” said Sturgis Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff. “Not only is he one of the most popular country artists in the world right now, but he is also the number one requested artist to play the 84^th Sturgis Rally according to Buffalo Chip social media polls. After seeing everyone’s requests for Jelly, we just had to have him here for a party like no other.”

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Dasha – Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

A rising star in the country music world, Dasha gained a massive following through TikTok and Instagram with her viral track “Austin.” Her newest album, “What Happens Now,” features the mega hit “Austin” along with a collection of uniquely styled country songs. Dasha brings her distinctive sound to the Wolfman Jack Stage for the first time ever on Aug. 6

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Over the past 16 years Biker Belles has become known as the Home for Women at Sturgis. Biker Belles represents many positive elements of the motorcycle community – encouragement, empowerment, mentorship and charity. When we created the event in 2009, we’d hoped it would change people’s lives for the better, and it’s amazing to see how much it truly has. Each year the passion, diversity and spirit of this group has inspired amazing and unexpected connections and growth among participants and the community as a whole. I can’t wait to see where the Biker Belles takes us in the years to come, and I hope you will join us on the journey. We will keep your health and safety on our minds as always and look forward to seeing your smiling faces in August.”
– Toni Woodruff, Biker Belles Director

Experience a full day of events that celebrate women in motorcycling during the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s’ Biker Belles Women’s Day.

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, you’re invited to join a day of relaxing and uplifting festivities that celebrate the fastest-growing segment in motorcycling—WOMEN!—while supporting organizations benefiting women’s causes.

Women riders, passengers and the friends who support them are invited to gather for any or all of the events. Join with friends old and new, featured moto-celebs influencers and the founders of this event for Biker Belles Women’s Day!

Theory of a Deadman  August 7th, 2024
 Theory of a Deadman joins an exciting Sturgis Rally lineup that includes Jelly Roll, Kid Rock, Travis Tritt, Aaron Lewis and many more yet to be announced. Passes are available now at BuffaloChip.com.

Buffalo Chip guests will lose their minds to rockin’ bangers like “Bad Girlfriend,” genre-melding triple-platinum anthems like “Rx (Medicate),” ethereal ballads like “Angel,” and catchy party earworms like “Bitch Came Back,” and offerings from their latest release Dinosaur, to name a few.

“You can’t have The Best Party Anywhere without some of the best party bands anywhere!” Said Sturgis Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff. “Something about Theory of a Deadman’s music just makes you want to head down to the amphitheater, grab a couple drinks and rock out all night with your friends.”

The multi-platinum-selling Canada-based group’s mixture of alternative metal and post grunge, with smatterings of country and acoustic have earned them ten top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, as well as three no.1 hits. Buffalo Chip guests will lose their minds to rockin’ bangers like “Bad Girlfriend,” genre-melding triple-platinum anthems like “Rx (Medicate),” ethereal ballads like “Angel,” and catchy party earworms like “Bitch Came Back,” and offerings from their latest release Dinosaur, to name a few.

In addition to world-class entertainment, Buffalo Chip guests can experience thrilling events, powerful freedom celebrations, worthwhile charity rides and events, top-tier bike shows, heart-pounding stunts, white-knuckle racing events and more during the 2024 event. The festival runs Aug. 2-11, 2024. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events, see BuffaloChip.com/EVENTS. The Buffalo Chip is home to the Sturgis Rally Information Center™ and is the official sponsor of the free Sturgis.com Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program.

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Hinder  August 7th, 2024
Bedtimes be damned; Buffalo Chip party rockers will be “Up All Night” getting down to hit after hit after hit from these Oklahoma City-based hard rockers. Since Hinder’s formation in 2001, the group has released a massive catalog of radio hits to its loyal fanbase including “Lips of an Angel,” “All American Nightmare,” “Get Stoned,” “Up All Night,” and so many more. Rally goers will want to make sure nothing in their schedule hinders their opportunity to see this performance ahead of Theory of a Deadman on Wednesday of the Sturgis Rally.

In addition to world-class entertainment, Buffalo Chip guests can experience thrilling events, powerful freedom celebrations, worthwhile charity rides and events, top-tier bike shows, heart-pounding stunts, white-knuckle racing events and more during the 2024 event. The festival runs Aug. 2-11, 2024. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events, see BuffaloChip.com/EVENTS. The Buffalo Chip is home to the Sturgis Rally Information Center™ and is the official sponsor of the free Sturgis.com Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program.
A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Kid Rock – Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024

 The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is celebrating Black Friday by announcing it is the Official Unauthorized Headquarters of the Rock ‘n Noem presidential campaign, as well as a performance by Kid Rock on The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling’s Stage on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 during its 34^th annual Freedom Celebration.

Kid Rock joins a Buffalo Chip lineup that already includes top artists Jelly Roll, Travis Tritt and Aaron Lewis. More entertainment announcements for the 2024 Sturgis Rally are coming soon. Passes are available now at BuffaloChip.com.

“I’ve been more than a little disappointed with the American political scene in recent years; Kid Rock believes in freedom, hase backbone, loves America, and can carry a tune!” said Sturgis Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff.

Everyone who receives the campaign materials is encouraged to show up Aug. 8 at 10 PM in their shirt for a group photo at the front of the festival stage before the Kid Rock concert.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 34^th annual Freedom Celebration that also takes place on Thursday, Aug. 8 features a full day of events and presentations honoring our veterans and current military service members who have fought to preserve our freedom. Kid Rock will take the stage following the Freedom Celebration presentations on the main stage.

In addition to world-class entertainment, Buffalo Chip guests can experience thrilling events, legendary rides, powerful freedom celebrations, top-tier bike shows, heart-pounding stunts, white-knuckle racing, worthwhile charity events and more during the 2024 event. The festival runs Aug. 2-11, 2024. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events, see BuffaloChip.com/EVENTS. The Buffalo Chip is home to the Sturgis Rally Information Center™ and is the official sponsor of the free Sturgis.com Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program.

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The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is the award-winning leader in music and motorcycle lifestyle experiences. Hailed as The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® and The Best Party Anywhere®, it has been the epicenter of the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally since its establishment in 1981. Every August, the Buffalo Chip brings together the world’s largest gathering of music and motorcycle fans, with visitors from all 50 states and over 20 countries. It remains one of the world’s most televised and longest-running independent music festivals. The Chip advances the Sturgis Rally by being home to the Sturgis Rally Information Center™ and the official sponsor of the Sturgis.com Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program. More details are available at BuffaloChip.com, and for more info on the Buffalo Chip’s events outside of rally visit BuffaloChipCampground.com

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

Bret Michaels - Friday, Aug. 9, 2024
Don’t need nothin’ but a good time this summer? It don’t get better than Bret Michaels on the Wolfman Jack Stage. This superstar rocker will bring all his killer Poison Hits–no filler–to generations of fans at the Best Party Anywhere on Friday, Aug. 9 as part of his Parti-Gras Tour. Brett Michaels has sold over 100 million records and has released a surplus of melodic mega hits throughout his career including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Go That Far,” “Nothin’ But A Good Time” and many more. Don’t miss his first time rocking the Chip in over a decade!

A Buffalo Chip concert ticket gives the holder entrance to the Buffalo Chip for ANY and ALL event's put on inside the Chip's arena during that day. The Headliner Bands normally start at around 10pm. Check your ticket for details.

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.

THE KICK OFF, AUCTION AND RIDE
The Rusty Wallace Charity Ride will kick off with a party at Outlaw Square and The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood where you can meet NASCAR celebrities, motorcycle industry icons, get autographs, and enjoy comradery of riders and NASCAR fans like you!

Get in on the opportunity to bid on incredible auction items including a Harley-Davidson motorcycle customized by Southern Country Customs, 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 back at The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood for a private reception.

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.