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Legendary Sturgis historical roots go back to the Cavalry, Cowboys, and gold mining. Founded in 1878 by Major Samuel D. Sturgis, the city has gone from horses hitched on Main Street to motorcycles lining the street every August. Known worldwide for the Sturgis Motorcycled Rally, the community invites you to visit us for the 68th Motorcycle Rally in August 2008. We invite you to visit Sturgis anytime of the year!
Look for the Tag and help charitable organizations in the Sturgis Area by purchasing memorabilia of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally…68 years running and still going strong! Visit the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.sturgis-sd.org to see the listing of the recipients and visit www.officialsturgisproducts.com to purchase and view the variety of official merchandise.
Buy a chance to win the One and Only Officially Licensed Custom Motorcycle of the 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Saber Specialties is creating the 2008 bike, and it will feature all South Dakota products in the design. Purchase a 1 of the 999 raffle tickets for $100.00 each, and maybe you will be the winner. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation, and benefit organizations and groups within the Sturgis area. These funds assist t the youth, families, and elderly within the community. Purchase a ticket at www.sturgisrallyraffle.com.
11thth Annual Cavalry Days held June 6-7, 2008. This “History You Can Touch” event has something for every member of the family to enjoy. Take a stroll down historic Main Street, but be aware of the crossfire when the Sherriff attempts to stop the bank from being robbed. Cowboys, cavalrymen, and ladies in long skirts will set the historical stage of Sturgis in the 1880’s.
A chuck wagon dinner followed by a tour of Custer’s Camp take you back to a time when the Black Hills was unsettled territory. Kids can join the in fun of an old’ fashion-fishing derby, gunnysack races, and making crafts and toys used over 100 years ago.
The weekend is packed with Native American presentations, a quilt show, Vintage Fashion Show, period music, and much more. The next time you sing the “Star Spangled Banner” know it was at Ft. Meade that the move to make it the National Anthem originated. Join in the weekend celebration of days gone by, and help solve the mystery of the window peeping Major of 1879.
Come back to Sturgis, September 8-9, 2008 for the National Sheep Dog Trails. In conjunction with the national competition the local Sturgis Dog Classic invites residents from around the Black Hills region to join in the fun. The dogs can strut their stuff in the “Pet Parade” demonstrate their amazing tricks, and kids love to try their “mutton busting” skills.
Whether you are a serious canine trainer or “Fido” is one of the kids this family fun event sponsored by the Sturgis Area Chamber of Conference and Visitors Center is one you will not want to miss.
Find out more information on these attractions by visiting:
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Bear Butte State Park
Black Hills National Cemetery
Vanocker Canyon
Wonderland Cave
Boulder Canyon Country Club
Fort Meade Cavalry Museum
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