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. This Meet Up at the Big Engine Bar is a free access party. Come hang out.

The Parade - At 5 p.m. you can line up with the Badgers 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!

*Anyone with a reservation can join. 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.