Win a George Thorogood signed guitar

Sturgis, SD (November 16, 2017) — Rock the Holidays Sweepstakes winner to receive “Bad to the Bone” prize: a George Thorogood-autographed guitar and a $200 Hot Leathers shopping spree!

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has teamed up with one of the biggest names in music and the hottest name in apparel to offer fans the chance to win a unique holiday prize.

Rock the Holidays Sweepstakes

The winner of the 2017 Buffalo Chip Rock the Holidays Sweepstakes will receive a sleek Epiphone Les Paul Special II guitar signed by none other than the legendary George Thorogood, and a $200 Hot Leathers shopping spree. 

The guitar features a solid mahogany body with gloss black finish, a slim taper mahogany neck and a smooth rosewood fingerboard with dot overlays. George Thorogood signed the guitar while performing at the Chip last August, instantly turning it into a highly sought-after collectible.

“This is the chance for someone to own a piece of rock history,” said Rod Woodruff, president of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “This guitar should hang in a museum, but we are excited to offer it to one lucky fan for the holidays instead.

And the bonus $200 Hot Leathers shopping spree it comes with will ensure the winner looks just as cool as George Thorogood did when he played on our stage last August!”

Registration closes Dec. 14, 2017 at 5 p.m. MST. 

The winner will be announced Dec. 15. The participating partners who made the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Rock the Holidays Sweepstakes possible include George Thorogood, Rock 106.7 in Salt Lake City and Hot Leathers.

Fans may enter to win at: RockTheHoliday.com

SOURCE:  Sturgis Buffalo Chip – – Rock The Holiday

ATF Rules Full Throttle Saloon Fire Accidental

STURGIS, South Dakota — State and federal authorities investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a popular South Dakota biker bar say the blaze was accidental.
Officials said Monday that investigators can say "conclusively" that the fire at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis started in the main part of the bar and was an accident.
The loss is estimated at $10 million.
A team from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives started investigating the scene of the Sept. 8 fire last week along with state and local officials.
Special Agent in Charge James Modzelewski says authorities examined artifacts from the scene and conducted interviews to help determine the fire's cause.
The bar had been the subject of a reality television series. Its amenities include zip lines, musical stages and rental cabins. RELATED - Full Throttle Saloon Total Loss After Fire

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Full Throttle Saloon Total Loss After Fire

STURGIS, SD -
Flames early Tuesday morning engulfed a popular Sturgis saloon that bills itself as the "world's largest biker bar." The fire was first reported just after midnight local time, and first responders saw smoke coming from the main building's roof. The entire structure was fully aflame shortly after, with the blaze spreading to nearby buildings

The Full Throttle Saloon is a total loss after crews battled the blaze for several hours throughout the morning.
Sturgis Assistant Fire Chief Sean Barrows says crews tried to get inside but the intense heat and smoke forced firefighters to battle the blaze from the outside in heavy winds. The building was completely on the ground by 3 a.m. Lack of water at the site forced firefighters to tender water, the radio station reported.

The entire structure was fully aflame shortly after, with the blaze spreading to nearby buildingsBarrows says there were no injuries. The bar on South Dakota Highway 34 has been the subject of a reality television series. Its amenities include zip lines, musical stages and rental cabins.
The fire remains under investigation.

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