Sturgis, South Dakota
Sturgis, South Dakota was founded in 1878 and is located off Interstate 90 on the western side of the state. There were over 7000 people living here as of 2020. Sturgis is noted as being the location for one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world. The rally usually starts on the first Friday in August and goes for about 10 days. The small town of Sturgis then becomes flooded with people from all over the world as they get to enjoy amazing concerts, events, rides, and vendors. The town is also located in the Black Hills and close to Deadwood, Spearfish, and Rapid City.
Looking down on the town of Sturgis.
Sturgis in February.
Sturgis in August.
One of the bars downtown.
Big difference - the streets are very crowded with bikes and people.
All these bars are packed in the summer, especially in August.
Neat old grain elevator in town.
Trail above the football field.
Nice bike park in town.
Nice parks for the kids to play in.
Big gazebo at the Lion’s Club Park.
Nice walking the bike path on a cold windy day.
Never knew Sturgis had a waterfall - can see if on the bike path.
Part of the Centennial Trail goes through town.
Memorial to Charles Nowlin who was killed here in 1876.
At the Full Throttle Saloon - Highway 79 north of Sturgis.
Bear Butte State Park and Lake nearby.
Fort Meade National Cemetery in Sturgis.
Curley Grimes Gravesite in Sturgis.
Old train depot.
Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
August in Sturgis.