The Harley-Davidson event in Sturgis starts with the 78th meeting.

It started on August 3rd in South Dakota, then the Harley sound on the Mainstream woke the city from its deep sleep. For a year there was absolutely nothing going on here and then suddenly it starts and over half a million Harley bikers descend on the city.

Sturgis resident Neil Hultman was the first official road captain of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. In 1947, he and Pappy Hoel worked hand in hand to develop motorcycle tours through the Black Hills, promoting the Sturgis Hill Climb and half-mile racing events.

Over the years, these events became what is now known as the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally.
The first time Sturgis was hit by a severe thunderstorm, strong winds caused some delays to the live performances.
, but no damage was reported. Unfortunately, there have been a few car accidents involving animals near Sturgis; they collided with cars while crossing the road, the SD Highway Patrol reported. You have to be particularly careful with the wild buffaloes, as some car drivers may have gotten too close to them.

It's also probably the toughest Harley event in the world. When you open your tent at the campground early in the morning and are greeted by a sandstorm, you can roughly estimate what's going on here.
Great bands take the stage every year, this year we can sing along to Sweet Home Alabama live or celebrate Kid Rock on stage.