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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis SD | Nearby Businesses


1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Suite 201
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 720-0800

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is an American motorcycle rally held annually in Sturgis, South Dakota, usually during the first full week of August. It was begun in 1938 by a group of Indian Motorcycle riders and was originally held for stunts and races, but it has evolved into being a meeting for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. It brings significant income to the citizens of Sturgis, a town of only 6,627 people. It is one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world.HistoryThe first rally was held by Indian Motorcycle riders on August 14, 1938, by the "Jackpine Gypsies" motorcycle club, who still own and operate the tracks, hillclimb, and field areas where the rally is centered. The first event was called the "Black Hills Classic" and consisted of a single race with nine participants and a small audience. The founder is Clarence "Pappy" Hoel. He purchased an Indian Motorcycle franchise in Sturgis in 1936 and formed the "Jackpine Gypsies" that same year. The Jackpine Gypsies were inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1997. Hoel was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame the following year, in 1998.The focus of a motorcycle rally was originally racing and stunts. In 1961, the rally was expanded to include the Hillclimb and Motocross races. This could include half-mile track racing (the first year in Sturgis, there were 19 participants), intentional board wall crashes, ramp jumps and head-on collisions with automobiles.

Community and Government Near Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Meade County Sheriff-Jail
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1400 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785-1444

(605) 347-2681

Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department
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1901 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 347-5801

About Us: The members of the volunteer department serve and protects the community of Sturgis and a 580 square-mile area of Meade and Lawrence Counties in South Dakota. It is our mission to provide services to the surrounding area to the best of our ability in regard to fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services. Response Area: The members of the volunteer department serve and protects the community of Sturgis and a 580 square-mile area of Meade and Lawrence Counties in South Dakota. It is our mission to provide services to the surrounding area to the best of our ability in regard to fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services.

Meade County Courthouse
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1425 Sherman St
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 347-4412

Meade County 4-H South Dakota
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1300 Sherman St, Ste 132
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 854-2436

Meade County Ofc
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919 2nd St
Sturgis, SD 57785-1509

(605) 347-5877

Sturgis Driver Exam Station
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1401 Lazelle St
Sturgis, SD 57785

(800) 952-3696

Tony Dargatz for City of Sturgis Council Ward 2
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1907 Arizona Ave
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 269-4999

Butte County Housing
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1220 Cedar St, Apt 113
Sturgis, SD 57785-1853

(800) 568-4306

Sturgis Fire or Ambulance
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1901 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 347-5801

South Dakota Animal Industry
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2020 Cleveland St
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 720-1462

South Dakota Animal Industry
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2020 Cleveland St
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 720-1462

Landmark Near Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis Sculpture Walk
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1016 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

(605) 720-7972

Sturgis 2018
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis 2017
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis Rally 2015
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis Rally 2016
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis 2019
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Strugis Rally 2017
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis Rally 2015 News Dates Concerts
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis Rally News
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis Rally News Dates Concerts Lodging Camping Schedules
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123 Main St
Sturgis, SD 57785