Top Story Alert Featured Send us your Sturgis Motorcycle Rally journals Mike Brownlee Aug 4, 2026 Aug 4, 2026 0 × A look at downtown Sturgis on day five of the 2024 Sturgis Rally. Learn More SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins in full on Friday and we want to hear from you.kAm|66E 2? :?E6C6DE:?8 A6CD@?n %CJ D@>6E9:?8 ?6H H9:=6 E96C6n $66 D@>6E9:?8 H:=5 WE92EVD !v\C2E65 @C D276CXn (2?E E@ E6== A6@A=6 23@FE J@FC 3:<6n z?@H @7 2 8C62E D46?:4 C@FE6 6G6CJ@?6 D9@F=5 ECJn (6 H2?E E@ 962C 23@FE :E]k^AmkAm%9C@F89@FE E96 geE9 :E6C2E:@? @7 E96 3:886DE 82E96C:?8 :? E96 DE2E6[ H6V== AF3=:D9 J@FC C2==J ;@FC?2=D] %96J 42? 36 =@?8 @C D9@CE[ 23@FE DA64:7:4 6G6?ED @C >@>6?ED @C 3C@256C C67=64E:@?D @? E96 C2==J] (92E6G6CVD @? J@FC >:?5]k^Am An overhead look at the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 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Here are some memorable off-the-beaten-path places to also explore Sioux Falls woman dies after crash near Sturgis Patrol releases name of woman killed in Pennington County rollover crash Police: SUV ran a Rapid City stop sign before fatal crash with motorcycle Patrol releases name of pair killed in crash near Hill City Update: 2 arrested for firing shots from overlook on Skyline Drive How a Black Hills adult store benefits from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally UPDATE: Authorities release names of the 2 who died from fatal injuries in crash near Deadwood Police arrest 2 after downtown Rapid City stabbing kAm$6?5 J@FC ;@FC?2= E@ k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i?6HDoC2A:54:EJ;@FC?2=]4@>Qm?6HDoC2A:54:EJ;@FC?2=]4@>k^2m[ H:E9 Q#2==J ;@FC?2=Q :? E96 DF3;64E =:?6 2?5 J@FC ?2>6 2?5 E96 4:EJ J@F =:G6 :?] p?5 >2<6 DFC6 E@ :?4=F56 A9@E@DPk^Am PHOTOS: Pets (and other animals) at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Pets have been a popular sight at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 This pup was tuckered out and had to be carried by its owner. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 There were dogs aplenty in downtown Sturgis on the first day of the annual motorcycle rally on Friday, Aug. 1. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Arrow the sheltie rides behind Mom's motorcycle in a dog trailer. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 The perfect use of a sidecar. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 The Budweiser Clydesdales were a popular attraction at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Friday, Aug. 1. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 A pair of pups wait in traffic with their owners. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 A pup spotted in downtown Sturgis. Mike Brownlee Journal staff Updated Aug 7, 2025 Arrow the sheltie is 5 years old. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 A dog is ready to cross the street in downtown Sturgis on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Aug 4, 2025 0 Scenes from downtown Sturgis on Sunday, Aug. 3. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Paula Donahue and her 1 1/2-year-old pomapoo Kobe. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 A dalmatian was among the Budweiser Clydesdales team. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Horse handler Tori with Budweiser gives Rocco the Clydesdale a bath on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 There were dogs aplenty in downtown Sturgis on the first day of the annual motorcycle rally on Friday, Aug. 1. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 A dog and some humans cross the street in downtown Sturgis. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Stuffed animals are also popular this year at Sturgis. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 The 17th Biker Belles ride started at The Lodge in Deadwood before matriculating to the Buffalo Chip Crossroads. Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Rocco gets a bath. Lauren Jeffrey, For the Journal Aug 7, 2025 Herky the goldendoodle checks out the Budweiser Clydesdales. Aug 6, 2025 0 The Ives Brothers perform on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in downtown Sturgis. Aug 5, 2025 0 Freedom Field at Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Contact Executive Editor Mike Brownlee at mbrownlee@rapidcityjournal.com 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mike Brownlee Executive Editor Author email Follow Mike Brownlee Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Look at downtown Sturgis on day five of the 2024 Sturgis Rally A look at downtown Sturgis on day five of the 2024 Sturgis Rally. Check out the full Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert lineup The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling just released its full entertainment and event lineup to complete The Best Party Anywhere at the 86… Rapid City offers motorcycle parking in designated downtown areas Effective Wednesday, Aug. 5, parking spaces in seven specific locations will be reserved for free motorcycle parking through Aug. 16. Ride the Rush welcomes Sturgis Rally attendees on August 7 Visit Rapid City is welcoming thousands of motorcycle lovers to the Black Hills for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally through Ride the Rush. 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Whether you’re looking for an epic concer… 2 suffer fatal injuries after motorcycle collides with Toyota near Hill City Two people died in a crash involving two motorcycles in Pennington County. Sioux Falls woman dies after crash near Sturgis The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 16A. Road deaths stack up before official start of 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally During the 2025 rally, four people died in crashes and 66 were injured. In 2024, there were three deaths and 35 injuries.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 This pup was tuckered out and had to be carried by its owner.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 There were dogs aplenty in downtown Sturgis on the first day of the annual motorcycle rally on Friday, Aug. 1.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Arrow the sheltie rides behind Mom's motorcycle in a dog trailer.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 The Budweiser Clydesdales were a popular attraction at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Friday, Aug. 1.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 A dog is ready to cross the street in downtown Sturgis on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 Horse handler Tori with Budweiser gives Rocco the Clydesdale a bath on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 There were dogs aplenty in downtown Sturgis on the first day of the annual motorcycle rally on Friday, Aug. 1.
Mike Brownlee, Journal staff Aug 7, 2025 The 17th Biker Belles ride started at The Lodge in Deadwood before matriculating to the Buffalo Chip Crossroads.
Lauren Jeffrey, For the Journal Aug 7, 2025 Herky the goldendoodle checks out the Budweiser Clydesdales.
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Look at downtown Sturgis on day five of the 2024 Sturgis Rally A look at downtown Sturgis on day five of the 2024 Sturgis Rally.
Check out the full Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert lineup The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling just released its full entertainment and event lineup to complete The Best Party Anywhere at the 86…
Rapid City offers motorcycle parking in designated downtown areas Effective Wednesday, Aug. 5, parking spaces in seven specific locations will be reserved for free motorcycle parking through Aug. 16.
Ride the Rush welcomes Sturgis Rally attendees on August 7 Visit Rapid City is welcoming thousands of motorcycle lovers to the Black Hills for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally through Ride the Rush.
Transportation department announces Sturgis-related speed limit changes The DOT reported 537,459 vehicles entered the city during the 10-day event in 2025, up 11.3% over 2024.
Sturgis Buffalo Chip announces English artist Yungblud will perform at the rally Yungblud joins a growing lineup at the venue.Â
Increased crowds, mixed results: Sturgis Rally attendance, arrest and crash recap The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally saw an 11% increase in attendance. Here's a look at arrest and crash data.
As Baby Boomers grow older, can the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally appeal to younger generations? Can the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally continue to be an economic and cultural boon for Sturgis after the baby boomer generation passes?Â
Who’s playing at the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally? Check out the lineup Every great party needs great music, and there’s plenty at the 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Whether you’re looking for an epic concer…
2 suffer fatal injuries after motorcycle collides with Toyota near Hill City Two people died in a crash involving two motorcycles in Pennington County.
Road deaths stack up before official start of 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally During the 2025 rally, four people died in crashes and 66 were injured. In 2024, there were three deaths and 35 injuries.
