Builders, bikes and customs enthusiasts roll into the “Bike Show Capital of the World” for a solid week of shows.
Sturgis, SD (May 23, 2017) – Flashy chrome, crazy customization, new-tech engineering and old-school horsepower will all be on display at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® in August when seven distinct bike shows make the venue the “Bike Show Capital of the World.” The motorcycle shows, scheduled to take place Saturday, Aug. 5 – Friday, Aug. 11, will feature the most eye-popping machines at the rally. Participants in most shows have the opportunity to win prizes ranging from cold, hard cash and custom trophies to a full feature in a national magazine. The bike shows, all slated to present various makes, models and customs, are open and free for public viewing. Find more information at www.BuffaloChip.com/EVENTS/Bike-Shows
Shows slated at the Buffalo Chip in 2017 include:
SATURDAY, AUG. 5 – FRIDAY, AUG. 11
2017 Motorcycles as Art exhibit, Old Iron/Young Blood; Motorcycles and the Next-Gen
Buffalo Chip Events Center near East Gate
Open and Free to the Public
Curated by famed motorcycle photographer, Michael Lichter, forty builders under 36 years of age have accepted the challenge to build a custom motorcycle masterpiece especially for the 2017 exhibit. Each bike will be displayed atop an elevated pedestal and lit with theater lights to better give guests an open view from every angle. In addition, 14 two-dimensional artists will present their work on the gallery walls alongside a display of artist-decorated Biltwell helmets.
SUNDAY, AUG. 6
FXR Show and Dyna Mixer
Buffalo Chip Free-Access CrossRoads
Registrations starts 9:30 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m., awards 3 p.m.
Free Entry
The interactive FXR Show and Dyna Mixer encourages bikers to swap stories and share advice. All donations and proceeds from event shirts and raffle tickets go directly to LifeScape of SD, formerly known as Children’s Care Hospital and School of South Dakota.
MONDAY, AUG. 7
Full Throttle Florida Magazine Bike Show
Buffalo Chip Free-Access CrossRoads
Registrations at Noon, Awards 5 p.m.
Registration fee is $20 per class entered
This 10-class ride-in show offer awards for 1st and 2nd place in each class plus “Best in Show” and “Judges Choice” awards. Special custom trophy to be awarded to the Best of Show winner.
TUESDAY, AUG. 8
Full Throttle Florida Magazine Bike Show
Buffalo Chip Free-Access CrossRoads
Registrations at Noon, Awards 5 p.m.
Registration fee is $20 per class entered.
This 10-class ride-in show offer awards for 1st and 2nd place in each class plus “Best in Show” and “Judges Choice” awards. Special custom trophy to be awarded to the Best of Show winner.
TUESDAY, AUG. 8
Sportster Showdown
Buffalo Chip Gardens, near the east gate
Registrations 1pm, Awards 5 p.m.
Free to enter and attend
Conceived by the Sportster fanatics at Led Sled Customs and Biltwell, the Sportster Showdown is a communal event celebrating the history, culture and diversity of one of the coolest bikes in existence. The Best of Show winner and bike will be celebrated on the Wolfman Jack Main Stage.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9
Sexiest Bagger Bike Show
Buffalo Chip Free-access CrossRoads
Registration Noon to 2 p.m., awards at 4 p.m.
Free entry
Strip Club Choppers along with American Bagger Magazine and Urban Bagger Magazine are bringing the Sexiest Bagger Bike Show to the Buffalo Chip. Multiple awards and cash prizes will be bestowed on winners with Best of Show featured in American Bagger Magazine.
THURSDAY, AUG. 10
Rat’s Hole Bike Show & Black Hills Bagger Showdown
Free-access CrossRoads in front of the Big Engine
Registration 10 a.m., awards at 5 p.m.
The Granddaddy of all custom motorcycle shows, the Rat’s Hole presents an impressive crew of international judges and builders. The show features 16 classes and awards nearly 60 prestigious hand-sculpted trophies to its winners.
The Buffalo Chip will be announcing more entertainment in the coming weeks. Those interested can get more information and purchase passes at BuffaloChip.com.
About The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling®. It is the world’s first and leading entertainment destination for the motorcycle enthusiast and 2017 South Dakota Excellence in Tourism Innovation award winner. Since 1981, the venue’s high-profile, nine-day festival, known as The Best Party Anywhere®, remains one of the world’s most televised and longest running independent music festivals. Located three miles east of Sturgis, SD on 600 creek-fed acres, it offers eight stages of entertainment, a swimming hole, bars, mouth-watering food, showers, cabins, RVs, camping and more to visitors traveling from all corners of the world. The Chip’s concerts are free with camping. The 2017 Motorcycles as Art exhibit, “Old Iron/Young Blood – Motorcycles and the Next Gen” curated by Michael Lichter, numerous bike and stunt shows and all shopping, live music and events at the CrossRoads are free and open to the public. More details are available at www.BuffaloChip.com.
