The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: A Town of Thousands Becomes Hundreds of Thousands
Each August the small town of Sturgis swells into one of the world's largest motorcycle gatherings.
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Events
The Rally, the State Fair and the gatherings that fill the calendar.
The South Dakota State Fair
Late summer in Huron brings livestock shows, grandstand concerts and carnival rides to the prairie.
The Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
Every autumn, riders thunder across the grassland to gather the park's herd of 1,300 bison.
Sioux Falls Summer Festivals
From food to jazz, the largest city packs its warm months with downtown celebrations.
The Black Hills Powwow
Rapid City's autumn powwow gathers dancers and drum groups from across North America.
Mount Rushmore's Fireworks and Illumination
Summer nights at the memorial end with a lighting ceremony honoring veterans and the flag.