If you're going to be at the Buffalo Chip. Sturgis can be a pricey event to attend. If you're camping, you may want to reserve upwards of 15 days so that you can enjoy the rally and have some buffer space for extra fun. Add up your ride to and from Sturgis and add how much you'll ride while you're there too.
Touring around the area may run you miles a day. Sturgis isn't really kid friendly, but it can be if you want it to be. For a family friendly version of the Rally, you'll want to avoid nighttime activities when things tend to get wild. You'll also want to steer clear of hotels that host a lot of attendees because rally-goers frequently like to party late into the night.
Even a campground with a lot of motorcycles can keep you and your kids up if there's revving late into the night. Make sure you bring appropriate riding gear. Otherwise, what you wear is going to depend on the weather and you won't know that until the rally approaches. Be minimalist in your packing. That way you have room for souvenirs! You can even buy items of clothing at the rally that you wear during the rally, saving further space.
Prioritize rain gear and shower supplies. Check the weather regularly as your trip date approaches. Some years the rally has been hot while others it was cold. Knowing what to wear can make a big difference. Although, you can always buy weather appropriate souvenirs! Come for the rally but stay for the rides. Rushmore from Sturgis, so make the time to go! Rushmore in person. It truly is awe inspiring!
Accessed off I exits 12 or 14, Spearfish Canyon is 22 miles of scenic, curves sure to leave a lasting impression! The mile long Vanocker Canyon has the reputation as one of the most exciting rides to take in the Black Hills.
Twists, turns, and a downhill plunge five miles in. Check out the Pappy Hoel campground. Open daily from 9am to 7pm. Pappy Hoel will also be offering pinstriping, tattoos, and selling commemorative merch. Sturgis regularly features musical performances. Shinedown, and more! You'll swing by Mount Rushmore, and then have lunch with and enjoy a presentation from Mayor Carstensen. You'll receive a special souvenir pack that includes a limited-edition decanter signed by the Mayor, a Challenge Coin, and other goodies provided by the Rally's Sponsors.
All proceeds will benefit local emergency services! Act quickly because this is a good time for a good cause and spaces are limited to participants! The venue held its first party in , and since then has been attracting riders from around the world. Private bus services will transport you from most of the campgrounds in the area. You can even buy discounted wristbands or pay in person as needed. That way your campsite will be ready to go as soon as you arrive!
Don't want to ride with all your gear? Once people started turning out in droves, the money soon followed, and the first temporary vendor set up in the Sturgis Auditorium in This was followed by 9 vendors licensed in and vendors licensed by the City of Sturgis in In , founder Pappy Hoel passes away at the age of The event evolved to a week-long rally featuring hundreds of vendors, music concerts, competitions, and other aspects of motorcycle culture, such as art, food, and whiskey.
It became a place where individuals could sell a lot of custom merchandise and even corporations started to take note, selling high-end gear and bikes. Nowadays, the event is massive in scale and attracts motorcycle enthusiasts, business owners, event planners, and everyone in between to see the action unfold- and to make a buck or two on it. Regardless of the expansion and the corporatization, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally never lost its heart.
The dawn of the millennium, , saw the largest attendance to date, as high as , people. This record-high prompted the City of Sturgis to form a city department within the city government to manage all prior contract labor hired to promote and organize the rally. There isn't one thing that made Sturgis so popular.
It has gradually grown over the years into an event that people now plan their vacations around. Entenman said part of the reason why are the wide open areas along the interstates. And when you're a motorcycle enthusiast, it's all about the ride," he said. It's about the stories and the experiences that you can tell. Entenman thinks the rally will continue for many years to come because it gives the state such a big economic boost.
Even though he believes Sturgis is the largest motorcycle rally, other comparable ones would be in Daytona, Phoenix, or California. Skip to content. Making A Difference. Interactive Radar. Athlete Of The Week. Play of the Week. Pigskin Preview. Election Center. State Legislature. State Results Map. National Results Map.
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