Another Sturgis Rally has come and gone, and its original and largest venue had a banner year filled with music, motorcycles, freedom and friends. Sturgis Buffalo Chip guests experienced over 50 unique events throughout the ten-day festival including 13 custom bike shows, five charity events, dozens of wild games and contests, renowned art exhibits, multiple stunt shows, nine nights of world-class concerts and so much more. See photos from the Sturgis Buffalo Chip rally here. See the official Sturgis Buffalo Chip aftermovie here.
“I know I’ve been saying this all year, and I’m glad I was right because this year was definitely one for the history books,” said Rod Woodruff, CEO of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “I’m blown away by our beloved customers reaching out and telling us all about the great times they had and how much they can’t wait to come back to make memories with their friends and families again in 2025. And I gotta tell you, we can’t wait either!”
2024 Event Highlights
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Brought a World-Class Fight Production to South Dakota
One of the most successful and popular events of the 84th Rally was the amazing show put on by BKFC fighters in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip amphitheater on Aug. 3. A massive audience enjoyed 10 bouts of bare knuckle fighting headlined by the world strawweight championship title in which Britain Hart defeated Taylor Starling after all five intense rounds. Fans were even treated to a surprise appearance from world-famous MMA fighter and part BKFC owner Conor McGregor.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Led Nine Nights of the Best Music in Sturgis
Music fans celebrated an incredible music lineup featuring the number one and two requested artists to play the Sturgis Rally according to Buffalo Chip polls – Jelly Roll and Kid Rock. Both these artists brought the largest audiences of rally week.
The Return of Daredevil Wednesday Brought a Show Like No Other on Earth
A Buffalo Chip tradition for years returned in the grandest fashion on Wednesday of the Rally. Daredevil Wednesday included heart-pounding stunts including Blake Wallenda walking a highwire through the amphitheater, Kyle Ives and crew dazzling the crowd with highflying motorcycle jumps, Shawn Ives smashing through a wall of fire while strapped to the hood of a limo, drift shows providing an additional element of danger and, of course, the epic Monster Wall Smash tradition blasting into the hearts of everyone in attendance.
Charity Events Raised Record Amounts and Broke Attendance Records
Through the generosity of the motorcyclists visiting the Sturgis Rally, Buffalo Chip Charity events raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy causes benefitting children, Special Olympics athletes, veterans and the local community. Some highlights include near record attendance for Biker Belles®, a new start location for the Legends Ride® and a record of nearly $390,000 dollars raised during the Buffalo Chip’s Rusty Wallace Ride, to name a few.
Buffalo Chip Custom Series Reached New Heights
No where on earth can you find 13 custom bike shows in a matter of days all in one location…except at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. This year’s record number of bike shows and world-renowned show promoters brought in the best custom machines and the most talented builders from around the globe. The Custom Series presented by Gates Belt Drive also featured the largest prize packages anywhere in Sturgis including the Evo Entanglement show, which boasted over $35,000 in cash and prizes. The Buffalo Chip Custom Series reached its climax on the final Friday when Ryan Gore and Peter Racely were presented with Custom Series King Award on the Main Stage for their beautiful Panhead Bobber.
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip staff is already knee-deep in planning an unforgettable 2025 party for the 85th annual Sturgis Rally. Passes are on sale now and can be purchased at BuffaloChip.com or by calling 605-347-9000.
The 2025 festival runs Aug. 1-10, 2025. For a full list of last year’s 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 Sturgis.com’s free Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program.
