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I80TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY CELEBRATES
win cash, swag and more. On Wednesday, August 8, f you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you probably you can enter for a chance to win big at the
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have already experienced the Sturgis Beard and Mustache Contest. Fair warning,
Motorcycle Rally. If not, now’s the time to shorten your bucket list by attending the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 7-16, 2020.
things can get a little crazy as people strut their stuff in front of a select group of beauti- ful judges and the audience. Registration begins at 5:00 pm. and the winners are
Just ask a Sturgis Rally veteran - The pristine
Black Hills of South Dakota are a motorcycle
rider’s dream come true. Miles upon miles of twist-
ing two-lane roads among forests of pines, ride past sparkling lakes and through granite spires, there’s no place like the Black Hills. When you’re ready to party, head straight to downtown Sturgis. The streets in and around Legendary Main Street will be roaring with bikes and packed with incredible food and entertainment. Plan to spend some serious time browsing through the incredible custom bike exhibits, shopping at hundreds of unique vending locations, enjoying over-the-top cuisine and of course, people watching.
announced at 6:30 pm. Make sure you bring your friends to cheer you on, because the audi-
ence plays a big role in choosing the winners!
We always suggest you arrive in Sturgis early, because the action kicks off right away. The Official Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 7 at the famous Harley-Davidson Rally Point Plaza in the heart of down- town. The Rally Point Plaza is a collaborative effort between Harley-Davidson and the City of Sturgis. This beautiful gathering point is
Tuesday, August 11 will be declared Military Appreciation Day. We love, honor and respect all our military personnel. If you are an active or current military member, Tuesday is all about ‘you’ with special presentations, honoring of local vets, special rides and a show of might by our crew from Ellsworth Air Force Base flying over Main Street to cap off the day. Patriotic Productions Patrioticproductions.org will be set up in the Harley-Davidson Expo inside the Sturgis Community Center for the entire Rally. This is exhibit is not to be missed as it honors all those who have fought and died in the war on terror including those in 9/11 attacks.
where you can easily meet up with friends to enjoy contests, free music, unusual entertain- ment and fun events every day and night during the Rally.
one or more group rides from the following:
One thing is for sure, when in Sturgis, the riding never ends. This year we have organized several charity rides to benefit a variety of great local and national causes. For a memorable experience, grab your friends and sign up for
Rally Point isn’t the only
place to find entertainment
during the 10-day event.
Check the Official Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally website to
see the full schedule of
events each day. The list of
top-notch concert announce-
ments is just starting to roll out. So far, Willie Nelson & Family, ZZ Top, Shinedown, REO Speedwagon, and Puddle of Mudd, have been announced. Other major announcements will be available on the SturgisMotorcycleRally.com website as we get closer to the event. Several local and regional acts will also be per- forming in downtown Sturgis each night during the Rally.
• We know a lot of people arrive early and are ready to ride, so we decided to get the party started on Wednesday, August 5th with the ‘Director’s Ride’. This is your chance to join the Rally Director and his celebrity friends on a 105- mile ride through beautiful Black Hills. The ride includes lunch, swag and a commemorative t-shirt.
Bud girls striking a pose in Sturgis!
• If this is your first time in Sturgis, consider taking a ‘Ride with a Local’. This event is back by popular demand and will be offered on three different days. Our friendly locals love to take guests on the roads less trav- eled. They know all the ins and outs of getting around in the Black Hills and they make sure you see the best we have to offer. Each ride is limited to just 25 bikes to keep it safe. The rides are designed to last about 3-
If you prefer to actually ‘be the entertainment’, plan on
taking part in one of our many contests at Rally Point. On hours (leaving at 9:00am) and includes lunch upon Tuesday, August 11 we will hold the 4th Annual Tattoo returning to Sturgis. Check Sturgismotorcyclerally.com Contest. Be prepared to show off your tatts for a chance to website for registration information.
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