present
RAVENS NEST PRODUCTIONS & THE STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP®
present
CHIP N' IN TATTOO CONTEST
Hosted by Riki Rachtman
With guest judges and industry icons:
Durb Morrison, Mario Barth, Zachary “Fireball” Gibson, and more to be announced.​
CONTEST CATEGORIES:
-
Best Biker Tattoo
-
Best Patriotic Tattoo
-
Best Sleeve (Arm/Leg) Tattoo
-
Best Color Small Tattoo
-
Best Color Large Tattoo
-
Best Black & Grey Small Tattoo
-
Best Black & Grey Large Tattoo
-
Best Female Tattoo
-
Worst Tattoo
-
Best In Show Tattoo
​PRIZES & SPONSORS
Winners will take home hundreds of dollars in prizes and limited-edition merchandise from top sponsors like Inkeeze, Sullen Art Collective, McKinna Coin Jewelry, Coffin Case, and Dead City Coffee, with more to be announced!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE CONTEST ENTRY TICKETS
Get ready to ink your legacy at one of the summer’s most anticipated tattoo events! Ravens Nest Productions and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip present the CHIP N’ IN Tattoo Contest, happening Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM during the 85th Anniversary of the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The contest takes place inside The Big Engine Bar at The Crossroads at The Buffalo Chip. Whether you're a tattoo enthusiast or just love great body art, watching is free.​​ Participants can purchase entry tickets below with a $15 entry fee per category. Enter as many categories as you like!
Whether you’re sleeved or starting fresh, CHIP N’ IN is your moment to stand out — at one of the most legendary intersections of biker and tattoo culture.
