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Visitors Guide 2012STURGIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:Greetings......................................................4

Sturgis’ Early Days ......................................5

Fort Meade ..................................................6

Black Hills National Cemetery......................7

Hiking & Bike Riding ..................................9

Treasure Hunting ......................................11

Parks & Recreation....................................12

Adventure in the Hills ................................13

Sturgis: Take the Ride ..........................14-15

Snowmobiling ..........................................16

Ice Fishing ................................................17

Strap on Your Snowshoes ........................18

Skiing & Snowboarding ............................19

Sturgis Economic Development Corp. ......21

Schedule of Events ....................................23

City Map ..............................................24-25

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ......................26-27

Motorcycle History ....................................29

The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip ..........31

Dining Directory ......................................33

Accommodation Directory ........................35

Community Resource Directory ................37

Chamber Membership Directory ..........39-46

Small Town...

BIG Reputation.We are known worldwide for the

Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM, but we have events and activities all year long.

We welcome you to visit us anytime!

Lisa WeyerExecutive Director,

Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce

Photo courtesy BLACK HILLS BADLANDS & LAKES • COVER photos courtesy SD TOURISM

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GREETINGS

Discover Sturgis

On behalf of the Sturgis Area Chamberof Commerce Board of Directors, itis my pleasure to welcome you to

Sturgis.The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce is

only as strong as its membership. Ourorganization is dedicated to serving ourcommunity by promoting our businessesand marketing the Sturgis area. Whetheryou are a guest or call Sturgis home, I hopeyou will take the time to view our dedicatedChamber members listed in this directory.

While in the Sturgis area you will besurrounded by our scenic landscapes.Whether you discover a new path or travela well-worn trail; take a drive on abreathtaking canyon road or enjoy a hike toreacquaint yourself with nature; observeour rich American history or hit the well-known pavement of the world’s mostrecognizable Main Street, the choices areendless.

Sturgis is a gateway community of 6,627residents who share a passion for our

quality of life. We invite you to stay withus for a while and make your ownmemories!

Sincerely,Lisa Weyer,

Executive DirectorSturgis Area

Chamber of Commerce

A Remarkable Community

Welcome to Sturgis, the City ofRiders! Nestled at the base of thenortheastern Black Hills in

extreme western South Dakota, Sturgis isnot only home to the world’s largestmotorcycle rally and other major events,but a growing community with thrivingindustry and wonderful recreationalopportunities.

Each summer you will find Mustangs,Camaros, and motorcycles on ourLegendary Main Street. During our mostfamous event, the Sturgis® MotorcycleRallyTM, we become the largest communityin the state, bringing in concerts by famousrecording artists, national motorcycle racesand the biggest names in custom bikes andmotorcycle accessories.

Sturgis remains a remarkablecommunity throughout the year. Our

historic downtown district is filled withlively restaurants and colorful shops. Justeast of town you will find Ft. Meade, homeof the Star-Spangled Banner. This cavalrypost was built to serve the soldiers of thefamed Seventh Cavalry. Our industrialpark is home to some of the premiere gunmakers and ammunition manufacturers inthe nation. You also will find the SturgisMotorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame,where some of the rarest bikes in the worldhelp recount the history of motorcycling.

Our location off Interstate 90 meansyou’re just a few minutes from some of themost spectacular sights in the Black Hills,including Mount Rushmore NationalMemorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, CusterState Park, Wind Cave National Park,Jewel Cave National Monument, BearButte State Park, Black Hills National

Forest, Devils Tower National Monument,and the Centennial Trail, to name a few.And, we’re only a few miles from incrediblehiking, mountain biking, boating, hunting,fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Sturgis has a great deal to offerresidents and visitors alike, and we inviteyou to explore it all. When you do, you’lldiscover a historic city rich in the traditionof legendary riders: including the NativeAmerican warriors, the soldiers of theSeventh Cavalry, and the bikers of theAnnual Sturgis®

Motorcycle RallyTM.

Sincerely, Mark Carstensen

Sturgis Mayor

Photo by BOB DAVIS/STURGIS PHOTO


The city of Sturgis was founded in August 1876 and is oftenreferred to as the Key City of the Black Hills. Col. SamuelD. Sturgis, commander of the post at Fort Meade named

Sturgis – not after himself but in honor of his son, Lt. James G.Sturgis, who had been killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in1876.

In 1878, the U.S. Cavalry established a post in South Dakotanamed Fort Meade. Adjacent to that post, a small community ofvendors set up near the fort. This community existed for thepurpose of relieving the soldiers of some, or all, of their militarypay by any means possible. This practice was termed "scooping"money from the troops and the settlement was called Scooptown.

Because of its geographical position and importance as atrading center, Scooptown became a community worthy ofestablishment as a town. During the great western expansion,Fort Meade, on the eastern edge of Sturgis, served as a UnitedStates Cavalry post to nearly every cavalry regiment in the U.S.Army. Soldiers trained at Fort Meade, served in the Spanish-American War, the Pancho Villa Incursion and World Wars I andII. The Star Spangled Banner became part of the evening militaryretreat ceremony at Fort Meade in 1892, long before it becameour National Anthem.

While there is some evidence of fur traders, explorers &military expeditions, visiting the area that now makes up MeadeCounty, it wasn’t until the discovery of gold in the Black Hillsthat any large number of white men visited the area. The threefamous historic highways to the Hills, in the Gold Rush Days,converged at a stage station near Bear Butte. These roads camefrom Sidney, NE; Fort Pierre, SD; & Bismarck, ND.

Sturgis is a trade center for an agricultural region producingcattle, sheep, hay, and wheat. Health care, particularly at theveterans’ medical center, is important to the economy.Manufacturers include firearms, ammunition, motorcycleproduction and accessories, and metals-related custommanufacturing. The city is known for the annual Sturgis®

Motorcycle RallyTM held in August of each year, first held in 1938,an event that draws thousands of motorcycle fans to the city forraces, cycle shows, and concerts.

Since its inception, Sturgis has continued to flourish as acenter of commerce and remains a vital Black Hills community.

Sturgis’ Early Days

HISTORY

Photo courtesy SD TOURISM

Photo courtesy FORT MEADE MUSEUM




Fort MeadeBY PAUL HIGBEE

As home of the world’s biggest andmost famous motorcycle rally, Sturgisis sometimes called “the city of

riders.” The nickname holds doublemeaning because long ago, as home to FortMeade, Sturgis was a base for U.S. ArmyCavalry troops.

The fort, a mile east of town onHighway 34, was established in 1878, justtwo years after George Custer’s defeat atLittle Big Horn. Custer and all his mendied in that Montana battle but a Cavalryhorse, Comanche, survived. Comanche wasretired to Fort Meade and treated withgreat reverence. While the fort is bestremembered for that era of frontier militarymissions, it survived to play other roles wellinto the 20th century. Its history ispreserved at an excellent on-site museum,developed in a 1905 building that formerlyserved as the commander’s headquarters.

A stroll across Fort Meade’s wideparade ground, with landmark Bear Buttelooming against the horizon, can be theperfect remedy for a busy day. The paradeground is key to a little-known bit of SouthDakota trivia regarding the nationalanthem. In 1892 the fort’s commanderdecided “The Star Spangled Banner”should be played by the Fort Meade band

at every evening retreat, parade andconcert. Secretary of War Daniel Lamontapplauded the idea and ordered the songplayed for evening retreat at all Armyposts. After four decades “The StarSpangled Banner” held a place in everyArmy veteran’s heart, and Congressdeclared it the national anthem in 1931.

By then Fort Meade had preparedtroops and horses for the Spanish-American War and for action along theMexican border against Pancho Villa. Thefort served mainly as a recruiting stationduring World War I. In the 1930s it wasthe South Dakota headquarters for theCivilian Conservation Corps.

During World War II soldiers whowould fight at Normandy and otherEuropean battlefields trained at FortMeade. With a locationfar removed from thefront lines, Fort Meadewas perfect also as aGerman prisoner of

war camp, and as the station for a strangecompany of American soldiers who theArmy feared might aid the enemy orcommit sabotage. Toward the end of WorldWar II Fort Meade ceased operations as anactive military post. It soon had a newmission that it retains today as a VeteransAdministration medical center. It’s also abase for South Dakota National Guardactivities.

The Old Fort Meade Museum is opendaily May-September, 9 a.m, – 5 p.m., andfeatures special historical programmingthroughout the summer. For moreinformation visit www.fortmeademuseum.orgor (605) 347-9822.

HISTORY


Black Hills National Cemetery islocated in the shadow of the BlackHills in South Dakota. This region is

the homeland of Lakota Indians whotraversed the Great Plains before thearrival of Europeans in the mid-18thcentury. French explorers first arrived inthe early 1740s and Spain acquiredsovereignty over the

region in 1762. The 1803 LouisianaPurchase gave the United States title to theregion. The greatest rush of Europeanimmigration came in 1874 when gold wasdiscovered in the Black Hills. Legally, theBlack Hills had been closed to whitesettlement under the Treaty of FortLaramie. The military, however, was unable

to halt the advancing settlers.The 1876 Battle of Little

Bighorn was decisive for theregion’s future. The AmericanIndians were forced to accept areduction in their reservation area.

In 1947, Congressman FrancisCase endorsed the concept of aregional national cemetery. With

the support of various South Dakotaveterans’ organizations, a site just outside ofSturgis, on the Fort Meade MilitaryReservation, was selected, and in 1948,Fort Meade National Cemetery wasdedicated.

The name of the cemetery was changedfrom Fort Meade National Cemetery toBlack Hills National Cemetery in 1949 toavoid confusion with the existing activemilitary installation in Maryland and inrecognition of the area’s historicalsignificance.

http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/blackhills.asp

Honoring the Fallen at Black Hills National Cemetery

HISTORY


Photo by AMANDA FRIAR

SUMMER FUN

While Sturgis is best known for themotorcycles that converge hereannually we also offer some

excellent hiking and biking of the non-motorized variety. If you’re interested in acasual walk or ride, Sturgis has over 10miles of paved biking/walking trails withinthe city limits and just outside town youcan take the opportunity to hike to the topof Bear Butte. There are many other hikingand biking options at either Bear ButteState Park or Ft. Meade Recreation Area.

For the more adventurous hiker/riderthe 111 mile Centennial Trail starting pointis located at Bear Butte State Park. Thistrail (also known as Trail 89) winds its waythrough the Black Hills before ending atWind Cave National Park. You can take afew hours, a day or a week and negotiatepart or the entire scenic trail. There aremore than two dozen starting/ending pointsalong the trail. As you navigate, you’ll passlakes and streams and go from prairie

grasslands into old growth forest. It’spossible you will see deer, antelope, elk,turkeys, mountain sheep, bison and otherwild creatures during your time on thistrail.

This trail is maintained by US ForestService, SD State Park Service, Bureau ofLand Management, US Park Service, andSD Game, Fish & Parks Department. Thetrail is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding (biking is not allowed in theBlack Elk Wilderness Area and horse backriding isn’t allowed at Bear Butte StatePark east of Highway 85).

So whether you’re going solo toexperience the beauty and serenity of thearea up close; or spending time with familyand friends for fun and adventure makesure you start in Sturgis.

Hiking & Bike Riding

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Loftus Dental is proud to haveDr. Jay Heeren join our

practice at 866 Lazelle Streetin Sturgis. Dr. Jay has done an

outstanding job at theUniversity of Iowa and has

earned several awards for hisskills in dentistry.

Sturgis Office - 866 Lazelle Street • 605-347-8880

Dr. Jay HeerenDr. TJ Loftus

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Heeren and his family at our open house on June 28, 2012.

Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5-7 pm.

Treasure – just the word conjures alltypes of exciting images, but almostalways thoughts of gold!

There’s gold in them hills - and you canfind it! Stories of gold in the Black Hillsstart as early as the Ezra Kind party in1834. A brief mention in a military reportfollowing Custer’s Expedition in 1874resulted in the Black Hills Gold Rush of1876-77. And, of course, the most recentfind of the largest nugget (Icebox Nugget)ever found in the Black Hills by “DiggerChuck” Ward & Bryan Janis in July 2010continues to fuel the hopes of striking itrich.

Your opportunity to mine gold, bypanning or sluicing, is permitted in most ofthe Black Hills National Forest; howeveryou should stop at the ranger’s office inSpearfish for specific information on theseareas. You’ll find other prospectors outtrying their luck in hopes of their own giantnugget. You can find gold pans for as littleas $4 – so try your luck in one of ourbeautiful Black Hills’ streams. Of courseanother option is to take lessons at CusterState Park, Black Hills Mining Museum or

one of several tourist mines in the area.Not quite as exciting as finding a gold

nugget, but a sure-fire way to find“treasure” is geocaching. With more than400 “treasures” located within 20 miles ofSturgis geocaching is a fantastic way toexplore the area. All you really need to playthis hide & seek game is a GPS enableddevice (many cell phones are now GPSenabled).

Most treasures are hidden in waterproofcontainers and generally will include apencil, small notebook (so each personwho finds the treasure can log their nameand date of find) along with smalltreasures. Some sites are replenished bythe person who started the cache, whileothers request the finder replaces the“treasure” (small keychain, toy, button,etc.) taken with a token of their own.

There are many levels of cache sitesin the area, so whether you’re anewbie or an old pro there’s anadventure waiting for you. Websitesabout geocaching are plentiful; one

we have found that’s informative for thosenew to geocaching and has plenty of cacheslocated in the Black Hills iswww.geocaching.com.

Treasure Hunting

SUMMER FUN

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Sturgis is home toboth Bear ButteState Park and the

Fort Meade RecreationArea, which is maintainedby the U.S. Bureau ofLand Management. Bothof the parks offercampgrounds; Bear Buttehas tent and RV sites andFort Meade has tent andhorse-camping sites. Thenearest national park isMount Rushmore NationalMonument, 52 miles south of Sturgis.

Bear Butte State Park encompasses BearButte Lake and those holding a fishing licensemay try their hand at catching the lake’sbullhead, crappies, walleye and northernpike. The park also has three trails for hikingor horseback riding. An educational center,open May to September, provides visitorswith historical information about the parksand the area’s Northern Plains Indians.

Visitors to the Fort Meade Recreation Areahike or ride the area’s trails, visit theVeterans of Foreign Wars MemorialChapel, which is off Exit 34 of Interstate 90,or drive along the scenic 4+ mile FortMeade Backcountry Byway. Archeryhunting and fishing are all allowed in therecreation area; the stocked Fort MeadeReservoir is known for rainbow trout. Inwinter, visitors are able to participate inmost non-motorized winter sports, such as

cross-country skiing andsnowshoeing.

The SturgisCommunity Center alwayswelcomes new visitorswith a variety of activitiesto participate in, includinga cardio and weight room,racquetball courts, anindoor running/walkingtrack, an indoor poolwith a 72 foot waterslide,

sauna, hot tub, gymnasium, and aperforming arts theatre. Day passes can bepurchased for $4 for an adult and $2.50 forchildren.

The City of Sturgis Parks Department isdedicated to providing beautiful parks andrecreation areas for the enjoyment of thepublic.

Many of the parks have shelters that canbe reserved for gatherings by contacting thecity of Sturgis Finance Office at (605) 347-4422.

SUMMER FUN

Parks & Recreation in Sturgis

Photo by AMANDA FRIAR


Looking for warm-weather adventure?Then spring, summer and fall are all greattimes to visit Sturgis. The weather is

beautiful so you can enjoy spending timeoutdoors, and with a seemingly limitless list ofthings to do you’re sure to find an adventurethat’s just waiting for you.

Maybe you’re interested in a littlebackroads adventure? Then you’re in the rightplace! With access points to many of theBlack Hills National Forest motor-vehicle usetrails just minutes from Sturgis, you can takeyour ATV or 4-wheeler exploring high intothe hills. Or get very adventurous and go“rock-crawling” on some of the extremelyrugged, teeth-jarring, winch-mandated trailsin the area. The Black Hills National Forestregional offices have official forest servicemaps and Motor Vehicle Use maps available.The maps provide information for all BlackHills National Forest area trails which can beused for various off-road vehicles. You canpick up your map while you’re in purchasingyour use permit which is required for all off-road vehicles. There are a number of off-roadclubs in the area offering trail tips, organizedruns and annual events.

If you’re a fan of golf take time to playnine holes at Boulder Canyon Country Club.Open to the public, this course sits just a fewmiles west of downtown Sturgis. Situated at

the edge of the Black Hills National Forestthis course offers challenges to both the lowand high handicapped golfer. Or visit ElkhornRidge Golf Club in Spearfish off I-90 at Exit17 offering a 9 hole par 36 course with hiddencanyons, elevated tees and broad slopinggreens. You can’t go wrong with any golfcourse in the Black Hills as they all havebreathtaking views.

Fishing is a year-round sport in SouthDakota. There is nothing quite like the feelingof that first bite on your line! Whether it’s abeautiful trout or a feisty walleye the challengeyou’ll find reeling that fish in will make yourday. Bear Butte Lake, Fort Meade Reservoir,and Dalton Lake are all located within justminutes of Sturgis. Any of them will offer youa great day of fishing from their shores. If youprefer to try a little fly fishing there arebeautiful streams not far from Sturgis that ourelusive trout seem to thrive in.

Photography may not sound like anadventure, but wait until you see Sturgis andthe Black Hills! The area provides excellentopportunities to photograph all types ofwildlife including deer, turkeys, buffalo,mountain sheep, and elk just to name a few, orperhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot amountain lion enjoying a nap in the pines. Thescenery in Vanocker Canyon providesmajestic views of both foliage and naturalrock formations. And appearing almostmystical as it rises above the plains east ofSturgis is Bear Butte, a sacred site to manyAmerican Indian tribes.

Camping opportunities in the Sturgisarea abound. From minimalist camping inthe forest to cabins in local campgroundsand everything in between, we offer it all.Many areas of the Black Hills NationalForest can be used for overnight camping(check with the Forest Service for specific

areas). At Bear Butte Lake and Dalton Lakevisitors can camp for a minimal fee, both havespecified camp sites and limited facilities.There are many other State and Nationalcampgrounds available throughout the BlackHills. For those not quite as adventurousSturgis has many private campgroundsoffering a variety of amenities (see theaccommodations list in this magazine).

Adventure in the Hills

SUMMER FUN



Photo courtesy BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST


SCENIC ROUTES

BY WENDY PITLICKBlack Hills Pioneer

With Sturgis situated in the heart ofthe Black Hills, it is the startingpoint for some of the best riding in

the country. From long stretches ofhighway on the scenic plains, to curves andtunnels through the beautiful Black Hillsthere is something for every kind of riderhere. The following is a list of our favoriterides.

BEAR BUTTEHighway 79, Sturgis

It's simply not possible to come toSturgis and not see one of the Black Hills'natural wonders – Bear Butte. But seeing itand experiencing it are two different things,and all visitors should take in the scenicbeauty and spiritual feeling of this site,named “Mato Paha” (Bear Mountain) bythe Lakota Sioux for its resemblance to asleeping bear. This geological formation isone of several intrusions of igneous rock inthe Black Hills that formed millions ofyears ago. The mountain is sacred to manyNative American tribes, who go there tohold religious ceremonies to this day. Also,Bear Butte was once used by multipletribes as ameetingpoint todiscuss theadvancementof the whiteman on totheir lands.Guests cantake advantageof the hikingtrails to the topof themountain, orjust cruise on bythe naturalwonder locatedsix milesnortheast of Sturgis off Highway 79.

VANOCKER CANYON ROADA nice, lazy ride through some of the

less-populated parts of the Black Hills,Vanocker Canyon Road offers amazing

views, twisty turns andstraight highwaystretches that promiseentertainment andrelaxation. Just onetrip down this roadand you willunderstand why thisis “The best keptsecret in the BlackHills.” For a specialtreat, tour BeautifulWonderland Cavewhich is locatedjust off the mainroad.

SPEARFISHCANYONU.S. Highway 14A, Spearfish

Start out in gorgeous Spearfish, whichhas been called the “Queen City” because itis surrounded by three majestic peaks of itsown - Crow Peak, Spearfish Mountain andLookout Mountain. Then travel downHighway 14A and take in some of the mostbeautiful sites of the Black Hills. TheCanyon is filled with a forest of spruce,

pine, aspen,birch andoak, withSpearfishCreekcuttingthrough itall as itwindsthroughnativefoliage.TheCanyonis alsohometo a

variety ofwildlife that like to take up residencearound the Canyon's many waterfalls -Bridal Veil, Spearfish and Roughlock Falls,which all offer excellent hikingopportunities for a peaceful, fulfilling BlackHills experience. Stop for pie or lunch atLatchstring Inn. Then turn left and followanother scenic highway into Lead andDeadwood, both towns that welcomevisitors with open arms and a wealth ofhistory and fun.

CUSTER STATE PARK13329 U.S. Highway 16A, Custer

Custer State Park isn't just home to oneof the largest free roaming buffalo herds;it's so beautiful that the State Game Lodgeserved as the summer White House forPresident Calvin Coolidge in 1927. This71,000-acre vacation paradise is home toabundant wildlife including one of thenation's largest free roaming buffalo herds,making it common to encounter a "BuffaloJam" while driving in the park. Look forelusive elk, deer, big horn sheep, mountaingoats and bands of begging burros. Fourdistinct lodges offer accommodations to suitevery family, from rustic and historic toelegant and upscale. All offer unique on-siteactivities, including Jeep rides to thebuffalo herds, guided fly-fishing andchuckwagon suppers. There are alsoendless camping opportunities in the park.

PETER NORBECK NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYU.S. Highway 16A/S.D. Highway 87,Custer State Park

This drive is so cool that it deservesmentioning apart from Custer State Park!A 70-mile drive that offers amazing viewsof the best the Black Hills has to offer, thisscenic drive incorporates the NeedlesHighway (SD Hwy. 87) and IronMountain Road (U.S. Hwy. 16A). TheNeedles Highway features hairpin curves,drive-through tunnels, and massive graniteformations that draw climbers from all overthe world. Iron Mountain Road featurespigtail bridges that were constructed in a

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SPEARFISH CANYON • Photo courtesy BLACK HILLS, BADLANDS AND LAKES

BEAR BUTTE • Photo by BOB DAVIS/STURGIS PHOTO

corkscrew fashion, as well as drive-throughtunnels that perfectly frame MountRushmore.

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL12141 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse (near Custer)

Crazy Horse Memorial is the world'slargest sculpture-in-progress, and frequentdrilling and mountain blasts make each visitunique. When completed, Crazy HorseMemorial will stand 563 feet tall. Theproject was started in 1948 by sculptorKorczak Ziolkowski and Lakota ChiefHenry Standing Bear to honor the heritage,tradition and culture of North AmericanIndians. Its namesake, Crazy Horse, was awar leader of the Oglala Lakota Tribe anda prominent leader in the Lakota resistanceto white encroachment of the Black Hills.His bravery and skill are admired, and he isrevered by the Lakota as their greatestleader. The complex surrounding themountain carving includes the IndianMuseum of North American, the NativeAmerican Cultural Center, the Sculptor'sStudio and a 40,000 square footOrientation Center and theater. Nightlyperformances of a multimedia laser-lightshow spotlight Native American cultureusing dramatic animations and a stirringmusical score. In June, the Crazy HorseVolksmarch opens to hikers a 10K routethat winds around the base of the mountainand up onto Crazy Horse's outstretchedarm. Korczak's wife and family havecontinued the project and the Crazy HorseMemorial Foundation. An entrance fee isrequired to enter the memorial, which isopen year-round. Proceeds fund furtherdevelopment of the memorial.

LEAD-DEADWOODEnjoy the scenery

in Boulder Canyon asyou make your wayto Deadwood-Lead.Separated by justthree miles ofhighway, but foreverjoined in their richhistory of miningand gaming, theBlack Hills' ownTwin Cities offersomething foreveryone! Visit theBlack Hills Mining

Museum, Homestake Visitor's Center orthe Adams Museum to see the rich miningand old-west history of this section of theNorthern Hills; relax for lunch or dinner atone of the many fine establishments in bothtowns; browse through the unique selectionof gifts and supplies in Lead; or try yourluck at a gaming table or slot machine inDeadwood.

BELLE FOURCHEThe name "Belle Fourche" is

French for "Beautiful Fork" because ofits site on the "Forks" of Hay Creek,Redwater River and the Belle FourcheRiver. Additionally, the quaint littletown is known for its status as thegeographical “Center of the Nation.”Visitors can have their photo taken atthe monument of a 21-by-40 footcompass rose made of South Dakota

granite located at the Center of the NationVisitor Center in Belle Fourche.

WILDLIFE LOOP STATE SCENIC BYWAYS.D. Highway 87 and 16A, Custer State Park

Take a slow cruise through this short,18-mile loop and you will be rewarded withwildlife sightings. Stop for a short while onone of the many turnoff points and take inthe fresh scent of South Dakota nativegrasslands and the peaceful sounds of areaanimals and this ride is exactly what thedoctor ordered for a relaxing experience.Open grasslands and rolling hills that aredotted along the horizon with pine trees,the Wildlife Loop is home to many ofCuster State Park's most famed wildlife,including bighorn sheep, pronghorn, deer,elk, coyote, prairie dogs and numerousspecies of birds. But be careful! CusterState Park's wild “begging” donkeys alsocall the Wildlife Loop home and they maydecide to visit you to ask for a snack!


SCENIC ROUTES

VANOCKER CANYON • Photo by BOB DAVIS/STURGIS PHOTO

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

Photo courtesy BLACK HILLS, BADLANDS AND LAKES

BOULDER CANYON • Photo by AMANDA FRIAR

The Black Hills area is a snowmobiler’sdream destination. With 350 miles ofmarked trails that open beginning of

December and are groomed from midDecember through the end of March, youare bound to find sights you will notencounter anywhere else. These markedtrails wind through pine forests and openmeadows and climb up to 6,000 feet inelevation providing spectacular summitlookouts.

This trail system has been ranked inthe top 10 places to ride in the nation. With1.3 million acres of national forest lands toexplore, it is unlikely you will encountertoo much traffic, but when you do, you willfind an instant camaraderie with yourfellow sledders. There are several spots onthe trail system to stop and enjoy nature orgrab a bite to eat and relax.

Unlike some other destinations, in theBlack Hills there is little worry ofdangerous crevasses or avalanches. It is afriendly environment that is perfect for agetaway with your family. Don’t besurprised to encounter wildlife of allvarieties while enjoying the great outdoors.

Didn’t bring your sled? That’s noproblem! Snowmobile rentals are availablein the Sturgis area and average about $150per day. Many retailers offer half-day,single-day, weekend, and full weekpackages.

The state of South Dakota’s Sno-Watsphone service, 1-800-445-3474 is an easy

way to check on snow conditions. Thisinformation can also be accessed online atwww.state.sd.us/sdparks/. Trailmaps can be obtained at theSturgis Area Chamber ofCommerce and Visitors Bureauor online at the South DakotaGame, Fish, and Parks websiteat www.gfp.sd.gov.

Snowmobiling

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WINTER RECREATION

Many people have neverexperienced fishing except duringthe summer. Avid anglers know

about a whole other world of fishingwaiting for them once the temperaturedrops. Ice fishing is a fantastic wintersport and an excellent family activity. It’scheap, it’s easy, and it’s fun to do andthese ice fishing tips will make it evenmore fun. Popular ice fishing locationsnear Sturgis include Pactola Reservoir,French Creek, Spearfish Creek, SpringCreek, and Bear Butte Lake.

Always make sure the ice is thickenough before walking or driving on it: atleast 6 inches for walking and 10 inchesfor driving. Areas that are dark are notthick enough. Never drive fast on ice evenwhen it is thick. Ice moves, and drivingfast can cause air bubbles, which canbreak the ice.

One of the most important things to dowhen ice fishing in South Dakota is todress warm. Even if you have an ice

shelter, the winds will chill you tothe bone. Use layers of clothingand a windproof coat. You canalways remove layers if you get toowarm. Staying dry is veryimportant.

Ice fishing has become verypopular in western South Dakota.The amazing scenery, abundantwildlife and fantastic fishing havefishermen flocking to western SouthDakota during the winter months.While some fish prefer specific waterdepths, trout can be found just belowthe ice, at the bottom of the lake oranywhere in between.

Small jigs, ice flies and jiggingspoons tipped with wax/meal worms arecommonly used baits while ice fishing inthe Black Hills. Night crawlers are alsopopular, but keep in mind that trout aremore prone to swallowing night crawlerswhole, making them difficult to release.Good luck!

Ice Fishing

Snowshoeing in the Black Hills is greatexercise and an easy way to immerseyourself in the nature of the National

Forest. You can break new trail through pineforests, up mountain slopes, over frozen creeksand across land blanketed in white powder, ortry some of these designated snowshoe areas:

Mickelson Trail You can trek a section of this 109-mile trail,with gentle, family-friendly slopes. It is aperfect place to test your snowshoes. This trailsystem features 15 trailheads with parkingareas, toilets, benches and shelters.

Centennial Trail Running 111 miles, from Bear Butte Lake toWind Cave National Park, this trail traversesa diversity of landscapes and features a sectionthrough Black Elk Wilderness which is full ofwildlife and spectacular scenery.

If you do not have your own snowshoes,you can borrow them from South DakotaState Parks. The parks have snowshoes thatfit anyone from youth to adult, and they arefree to check out for a day or a weekend.

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National Forest. A great destination forskiers of all abilities includes the Centennialand Mickelson multi-use trails. The FortMeade Recreation Area is a great way todiscover history and see gorgeouswintertime scenes. Another location not tobe missed is the trails located in Bear ButteState Park.

With an average snow accumulation inthe Black Hills of around 150 inches peryear, cross-country ski conditions aregenerally favorable between late Novemberand early March. Combine these conditionswith nearly 6,000 miles of abandonedrailroad grades, logging roads and fire trailsand you have a recipe for fun! Many of thetrails begin and end near heated warmingshelters. Each shelter has a wood burningstove and accommodates up to 30 people ata time.

Terry Peak (summit elevation of 7,076feet) features 20 miles of downhill ski andsnowboard trails on its 1,052 foot verticaldrop. Located in the Northern Black Hills,just 21 miles from Sturgis, the ski area wasestablished in 1936 and the first chairliftwas installed in 1952. The resortfeatures seven black diamond runs andis open to alpine skiers, telemarkenthusiasts, and snowboarders. Theresort recently added a new high-

speed quad chairlift to the existing sixchairlifts serving the mountain. Terry Peakfeatures amenities including a lodge,condos, and snowmaking capabilities.

Mystic Miner Ski Resort at DeerMountain, just 23 miles from Sturgis, is theother venue for downhill skiing andsnowboarding in the Black Hills. “Mystic”(summit elevation of 6,850 feet) features a850 foot vertical drop, two Poma-lifts, a 3,000 foot triple chairlift,and West Ridge, a 400 acreaddition to the ski area,which has its own 2,500foot double chairlift.For unusual winterfun, visitors can nightski at the mountain,Wednesday through

Saturday nights, 4 - 9:30 p.m. Over 90percent of the trails are lighted. Tubing isalso permitted on some of the trails.

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• 45 Acre Industrial Park - build-to-suit options

• All infrastructure in place

• UPS distribution facility - on site

• Interstate 90, Exit 30 - 1.5 miles

• Sturgis Municipal Airport - 10 miles

• Rapid City Regional Airport - 43 miles

Pat Kurtenbach, PresidentPO Box 218 • Sturgis, SD 57785 • 605-347-4906

[email protected]


BUSINESS

The Sturgis Economic DevelopmentCorp. is the area’s business relocationexpert. As the private, nonprofit

economic development organization servingthe city of Sturgis, Meade County, and theState of South Dakota, the corporation isthe regional “go to” source for assistancewith business relocation, expansion, or start-up needs.

The 45-acre Sturgis Industrial Park,which is located off Interstate 90’s Exit 30,offers certified site-ready parcels forindustrial and commercial development. TheSturgis Industrial Park has a UPSdistribution facility on-site, and is home toSouth Dakota’s largest firearmsmanufacturing cluster.

In addition to the prosperous firearmsindustry, metals-related custommanufacturing thrives in Sturgis. Internetmarketing companies benefit from efficientregional and global distribution. As theMeade County seat, Sturgis enjoys a healthyretail business mix. Prospective employersare drawn to the region’s lowunemployment, stable workforce, andtechnical training opportunities in this“right-to-work” state. The residential/business incubator and four-unit industrialmall in development at the Sturgis IndustrialPark are designed to help entrepreneursjump start their businesses.

The Sturgis Economic DevelopmentCorp. revolving loan fund and partnershipswith local lenders and state agenciescombine to design competitive financing andincentive packages which assist businesseswith expansion and start-up needs. Creativeoptions for sale, lease and build-to-suit that are tailored to meet eachbusiness’s needs and are negotiablebased on job creation and economicimpact. Relocation assistance,workforce grants, and property taxforgiveness are samples of attractiveincentives that could be available toqualifying businesses.

For more information on how yourbusiness can be “Free to Profit - Freeto Play,” contact the corporation’spresident Pat Kurtenbach at (605) 347-4906 or [email protected],or visit their website atwww.sturgisdevelopment.com.

2012 Board of Directors• Scott Sabers, Chair

Farmers Union Insurance

• Paul Bisson, Vice-ChairWells Fargo Bank

• Scott Reiman, Secretary/TreasurerFirst Interstate Bank

• Norma Allen, Co-FounderDakota Arms

• Doreen CreedMeade County Commission

• Lonnie IsamCompetition Distributing

• Randy IversonIverson Construction

• Dan RoeMeade County Title

• Ron RosenboomBlack Hills Special Services Cooperative

• Sheryl EisenbraunPioneer Bank & Trust

• Candi ThompsonMorman Law Firm

• Daniel AinslieCity of Sturgis Manager

Ex-Officio:• Pat Kurtenbach

SEDC President

• Rick BushSturgis Community Development Director

• Kirk ChafeeMeade County Director of Equalization

• Lisa WeyerSturgis Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

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JUNE7-10 ......................Regional High School Rodeo

Features young talented high school rodeo contestants. Action takes place at the Sturgis Fairgrounds.

15-17 ....................Wild West Days & PRCA RodeoSturgis is known as the “City of Riders” and that includes our cowboys. Join us June 15-17 for a weekend of Wild West fun! A spectacular PRCA rodeo will be held both Friday and Saturday and the Ranch Rodeo will be held on Sunday with many local and well known national competitors in attendance. A parade will be held in downtown Sturgis on Friday, June 15 with a bar-b-que to follow. Saturday will see many fun downtown events for kids and adults alike.

16 ..........................Earth FestLocal music, food and seminars relating to gardening, recycling and other green topics. For more information visit www.sturgisearthfest.com

22-24 ....................Black Hills Bluegrass FestivalCelebrating its 31st Anniversary this year! Activities taking place at Elkview Campground. For details and ticket information view www.blackhillsbluegrass.com

22-24 ....................Loud Fest Music Festival15 bands, 2 days, 1 big party taking place at Lamphere Campground east of Sturgis. Tickets and information available at www.sturgisloudfest.com

23 ..........................The Knuckle Car Show10th Annual Sturgis Hot Crusin’ Car Show and Shine. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles - all are welcome to enter. Sign up at 11am. Awards Ceremony 6:30pm. Contact The Knuckle for registration information at www.knucklesaloon.com

23 ..........................Black Hills 100 - Trail UltraMarathonThe event will include three trail races, a 100 mile, 100k, and 50 mile. The races will be run on a portion of the Centennial Trail, a 111 mile ribbon of single track traversing the Black Hills of South Dakota. Visit www.blackhills100.com

JULYJune 29-July 1 ......Sturgis Camaro Rally

This annual event begins with a car show, banquet, and poker run. Drag racing, a swap meet and a parade fill Saturday’s schedule with Sunday hosting another poker run and awards banquet. You can see many beautiful Chevrolet Camaro cars from classic to new at this fun event. For more information, visit their website at www.sturgiscamaro.com

4 ............................FREE Jackpine Gypsies Picnic/ 4h of July FestivitiesSpend your day in Sturgis this July 4th! Spend the afternoon at the Jackpine Gypsies’ free picnic with activities for the whole family. Events take place at the Sturgis Fairgrounds.

4 ............................Sturgis Fireworks DisplayWhat a great way to end your Independence Day celebration with a fireworks display at the Sturgis Fairgrounds.

7 ............................Sturgis BAM (Bikes, Art & Music) FestivalSturgis BAM Festival (BAM = Bicycle, Art, & Music) is a family-oriented, something-for-everyone, fun-for-all-ages, local festival held in the Sturgis City Park. This event is organized by Sturgis Center for the Arts, Inc.

AUGUST6-12 ......................72nd Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM

Come join us for the world’s largest motorcycle rally August 6-12, 2012. The Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM is the experience of a lifetime in a place where local people can still show you a thing or two about hospitality and visiting exhibitors can show you anything and everything you’d want or need for a motorcycle enthusiast. Visit www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com for more information.*For a complete schedule of events, look for the Sturgis Motorcycle

Rally® Calendar of Events Pocket Guide - distributed in August

6 ............................Sturgis Mayor’s RideRide with the Sturgis Mayor and tour the Black Hills and scenic Custer State Park. Proceeds benefit the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department. Lunch hosted by the Sturgis Mayor. Participants must be 21 or older. To register view www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

6 ............................Legends Ride - Buffalo ChipLegends Ride participants will join an array of celebrities, artists, builders, industry insiders and fellow riders from around the globe on this 55-mile scenic Black Hills ride from historic Deadwood, SD to the world famous Sturgis Buffalo Chip. To purchase tickets visit www.legendsride.com 100% of proceeds go directly to charity.

8 ............................Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of FameInduction BreakfastThe Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving, promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle. For ticket information visit www.sturgismuseum.com

17-19 ....................Meade County FairFriday will be the static events and Saturday will be all livestock shows including poultry and rabbits. Location is east of Sturgis at the Threshing Bee grounds.

17-19 ....................Black Hills Threshing BeeStep back in time and experience first-hand how life was lived at the turn of the last century. Blacksmith shop, sawmill, log house, and parades are some of the activities. Try your hand at corn grinding, rope making, or doing laundry. And of course there are tractors - big and small, steam and gas, fast and slow. Good food, good fun, and a good time for all! Held at the Western Dakota Antique Club Show Grounds in Sturgis.

SEPTEMBERAug. 29-Sept. 2 ....6th Annual Sturgis Mustang Rally

This year the event will be held from August 29 – September 2 and includes many events such as socials, fun runs, show and shines, and racing events such as auto cross and drag racing. Each year over Labor Day weekend you will find the Sturgis Mustang Rally hosting Mustangs from around the USA, featuring the early 60s through new Ford Mustangs. This is a must see event expecting more than 600 Mustangs for the 2012 Sturgis® Mustang RallyTM. For more information, visit www.sturgismustangrally.com

14 ..........................Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run IIThe Cannonball Endurance Run proves that antique motorcycles can indeed be put to the ultimate test. It is a two week ride that starts in Newburgh, NY and finishes in San Francisco, CA. The route is 15 days total, 14 days on the road, and one rest day in Sturgis.

15 ..........................Meade County Harvest Days & Ag Appreciation BanquetThank goodness for the farmers and ranchers! Enjoy the many activities in Sturgis celebrating our agricultural neighbors. Activities to include exhibitors, banquet and street dance.

OCTOBER12-28 ....................Chamber’s Crypt Haunted House (weekends only)

Dare to be scared in a one-of-a-kind haunted house that can only be found in Sturgis!

31 ..........................Chamber’s Crypt Haunted House

NOVEMBER2 ............................Sturgis Wine & Stein

Enjoy South Dakota’s own wine and beer. Keepsake wine glass or beer stein with admittance. For more information visit www.sturgisareachamber.com

DECEMBERNov. 30-Dec. 2 ......Winter Frostival

Tis the Season! Take in our Parade of Lights on Friday evening along with shopping around town and at the Holiday Expo for fabulous gift ideas and great savings for your holiday shopping. Holiday Expo Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

CALENDAROFEVENTS

2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


CITYOFSTURGIS

AREA EVENTS

Join us August 6-12, 2012 for our 72ndAnniversary of the Sturgis® MotorcycleRallyTM! Everyone must experience

Sturgis at least once in their lifetime.There’s nothing quite like it. The streets areroaring while bikes and vendors fill theMain Street storefronts selling everythingfrom alligator on a stick to tattoos. Peopleare taking in all the sights and soundsincluding the custom bike builder exhibits,cheering for their favorite exhibition stuntriders, attending the world class concerts orsupporting historical Jackpine Gypsiesracing and hill climbs that started thisworld renowned Rally.

While you are roaming the famousSturgis Main Street, stop at RallyHeadquarters located in the SturgisArmory to register for a daily prize packagevalued at $250 and visit the vendors for allyour Sturgis souvenirs. Check out theVisitor Information Booth and be a part ofthe “Official Main Street Photo” takendaily at noon from the East Photo Tower &from the West Photo Tower at 5:00 p.m.

While enjoying the Sturgis® MotorcycleRallyTM, don’t forget to preserve yourmemories with the purchase of a SturgisBrick. This is your opportunity to get yourpersonal message set in stone. Remember aloved one, record a memory of yourSturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM visit, celebratea special date or show support for a group.A one time donation of $75 is all it takes toplace a permanent brick on legendarySturgis Main Street. The Sturgis BrickProject is located in front of RallyHeadquarters and the Sturgis MotorcycleMuseum on Main Street.

The Motorcycle Expo located on 4th &Lazelle is where you can find a number oftop motorcycle industry manufacturersproviding one of a kind American madeproducts. The Expo also offers a variety ofentertainment such as professional stuntriding shows and the Loud AmericanRoadhouse Burnouts. Inside theMotorcycle Expo check out the VisitorInformation Booth and computerizedregistration where you can enter to win a

$250 daily prize package. Don’t forget toask the friendly staff for maps of the areaand the 2012 Official Sturgis® MotorcycleRallyTM publications. These commemorativepublications produced by the city of Sturgiswill provide you with the officialinformation on the Sturgis® MotorcycleRallyTM.

Don’t miss out on the 10th AnnualMayor’s Ride on Monday, August 6. Thisexclusive ride, sponsored by the city ofSturgis and Jack Daniels, tours some of themost scenic areas in the Black Hills. Allproceeds from the Mayor’s Ride benefit theSturgis Volunteer Fire Department andNational Fallen Firefighters Foundation.This has become the premier ride of theSturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM. Remember toregister early as a limited number of riderscan participate and receive their one of akind signed bottle of Jack Daniels SingleBarrel and collectible souvenir gift pack.

Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen andthe entire Sturgis community would like tothank the 2011 Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM

Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM

26 | Take the Ride to Sturgis® | 2012Photo courtesy SD TOURISM

corporate sponsors: Harley-DavidsonMotor Company, Jack Daniel’s, Ford,South Dakota Pork Producers Council,Budweiser, GEICO, AMSOIL, SouthDakota Department of Tourism,Rosenbauer, BlackHillsVacations.com,Coca-Cola, Knology, Tom’s T’s, Black HillsPower Corporation, FF Journal and Sonsof Anarchy/FX. If you are interested inbecoming a partner in 2012, please callJohn Detrick at Motoring USA (717)249-1153.

New events are added every year socheckout the official website for all ofyour official souvenirs, schedule ofevents, lodging information andeverything you ever needed to knowabout the Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM.You can also sign up to get a copy ofthe Official Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM

magazine by visiting us on the web at:www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com or calling:(605) 720-0800. While you’re on the officialwebsite be sure to sign up for the freeeNewsletter to be emailed directly to youwith all of the latest and greatest news forthe Rally.

When your passion is motorcycles, theSturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM is an obvious

choice. The Black Hills offer scenicriding that will take your breath away withthe beauty and wonder of the area. Cometo the 2012 Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM andcreate lasting memories with the incrediblerides, take part in the night life, or competein the Loud American Roadhouse Burnouts

at the Expo. No matter what you liketo do, there is something for everyone andthis is what the Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM

is all about.


Photo by WENDY PITLICK/BH PIONEER

EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS

BY CHRISTINE PAIGE-DIERS

If you ask people if they’ve ever heard ofSturgis, they’re likely to say somethingalong the lines of, “Isn’t that the place

where all the motorcycles are?” or, if they’rea motorcycle enthusiast something morelike, “I’ve wanted to go to the Rally foryears,” or even more likely, “Of course …I’ve been there 10 times for the Rally.” TheSturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM is one of thebiggest motorcycle events in the UnitedStates, drawing hundreds of thousands ofmotorcycles and riders to this small town inthe Black Hills every year. The history ofthis great rally and the history ofmotorcycling is told every day on MainStreet in Sturgis at the Sturgis MotorcycleMuseum & Hall of Fame.

Walk through the doors of the museum,pay your admission, and you’ll betransported through history. You’ll walkamong a vast array of excellent examples ofhistoric motorcycles dating back to 1909.From early board-track racers to moremodern customs, there’s something here foreveryone. American-made motorcyclesshare space with two-wheelers from all overthe world. But the history shared at thismuseum goes far beyond the machines –this museum also houses considerablememorabilia and Sturgis-specific historicalinformation. From early records of meetingsof the Jackpine Gypsies to racing historyand memorabilia to a room dedicated towomen in motorcycling, you’ll certainly

learn something youdidn’t know beforeyou stopped in.

Listed by PatriciaSchultz in her twotravel guides – “1,000Places to See BeforeYou Die” and “1,000Places to See in theUSA and Canada BeforeYou Die,” the SturgisMotorcycle Museum &Hall of Fame plays hostto visitors from all overthe world each year.There’s a good reason theSturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall ofFame made Helmet Hair Magazine’s “TopTen Museums of Natural MotorcycleHistory” – two stories of exhibits chroniclenot only the history of the machines, butalso tell the story of the men and womenwho have shaped the sport and the lifestyle.Thanks to local and national collectors wholoan their motorcycles and othermemorabilia, the museum has continued togrow. Exhibits are rotated on a regularbasis, offering repeat visitors somethingfresh and new every time they stop in.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hallof Fame also shares – and honors – thegreat history of motorcycling through itsHall of Fame and its Freedom Fighters Hallof Fame. Each year a new class of honorees is welcomed into both Halls of Fame. The

Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors themen and women who have made significantcontributions to the sport and the lifestyle,while the Freedom Fighters Hall of Famerecognizes the sacrifices individuals acrossthe nation, and world, have made to protectthe rights of those who ride.

While the hours vary by season, theSturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall ofFame is open year-round, seven days aweek. Located on the corner of Main Street& Junction Avenue, the museum charges amodest admission of $5 for adults and $4 forseniors age 65 and older. Children 12 andyounger are admitted free whenaccompanied by an adult. For moreinformation, visit www.sturgismuseum.comor call 605-347-2001.

Motorcycle History

Take the Ride to Sturgis® | 2012 | 29Photo courtesy STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM



The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, known as“Motorcycling’s Largest MusicFestival,” is the Sturgis Rally’s

cornerstone venue for world classentertainment and camping. This year theChip is celebrating its 31st consecutiveannual concert series featuring some of thebiggest names in music. This rally you canenjoy such legendary bands as Journey,The Zac Brown Band, Boston, Sugarland,Loverboy, Eric Chruch, Lynyrd Skynrdand many more as they rock the Chip stagefor nine straight nights of shows.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has, since1982, provided unforgettable live musicexperiences for fans from around the world.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip attracts the musicindustry’s hottest stars, emerging talent andlocal favorites, and hosts a diverse selectionof food and beverage vendors andinteractive exhibits. Set on 560 acres ofcamping grounds located three miles east ofSturgis, the Buffalo Chip is a festivalexperience like no other and is a must seefor the authentic rally experience.

While at the Chip be sure to visit theMotorcycles as Art exhibit located in theRuss Brown Events Center. Curated byfamed motorcycle photographer MichaelLichter, the 2012 exhibit titled “ComeTogether, The Spirit of Born Free” willfeature one-of-a-kind masterpieces in metalfrom some of today’s most influentialcustom builders.

New for 2012 is CrossRoads at theBuffalo Chip, a free access developmentlocated directly in front of the Chip’s mainWest gate. Presented for your enjoymentare acres of performance vendors, a ZipLine thrill ride, stunt rider show and theWall of Death. The center piece of the newCrossRoads is the Sturgis Rider Cafe, amega-structure with multilevel decks,bars, great food and live music. A can’t-miss attraction is the world largest v-twin

motor sculpture in front of the cafe. TheCrossRoads and Sturgis Ride Cafe is agreat place to meet friends and enjoy anyafternoon like no other in Sturgis.

The Buffalo Chip also plays host to therally’s premier and most fun charity rides.Be sure to take part in the 5th AnnualLegends Ride on Monday Aug 6th.Festivities begin at 11am in Deadwood andending at the Chip with a special RidersReception, meal, live auction and a majordouble-headline concert from Journey,Loverboy and more for all the riders of TheLegends Ride to enjoy.

The Biker Belles charity ride onWednesday, Aug 8th is a celebration of realwomen, real stories, and real fun. TheBiker Belles event begins at 11am andbrings women, their families and friendstogether to celebrate the role they play inshaping the culture, sport, art and historyof motorcycling. The Biker Bellescelebration departs from the Lodge atDeadwood for a spectacular ride to theSturgis Buffalo Chip. Upon arrivalparticipants will enjoy a reception with ahosted meal, beverages, shopping, fashionshow, silent and live auction, and a headlineconcert from Eric Church and his specialguest in the Sturgis Buffalo Chipamphitheater.

For more information go to www. buffalochip.com

The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip

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Photos courtesy BUFFALO CHIP CAMPGROUND


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American West Catering1807 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD, 57717605-723-0139

Best Western - Sturgis Inn2431 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-3604 • 800-611-3569 • sturgisisusa.com

Burger King, Dakota King2610 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3700

Cadillac Jacks Gaming Resort360 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-1500 • cadillacjacksgaming.com

Deadwood Gulch Resort304 Cliff St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-1294 • 800-695-1876 • deadwoodgulch.com

Deadwood Mountain Grand1906 Deadwood Mount Dr, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-559-3861 • deadwoodmountaingrand.com

Easyriders Saloon888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-561-2400 • easyriderssaloon.com

First Gold Hotel & Gaming270 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-9777 • 800-274-1876 • firstgold.com

Goodine’s Family Restaurant2214 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-0750

L Jeffery Catering1301 Ponderosa Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785605-490-1624

Loud American Roadhouse1304 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1500 • loudamericanroadhouse.com

Lynn’s Dakotamart1111 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-4483 • dakotamart.com

McDonald’s of Sturgis2351 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2798 • mcdonalds.com

Pingel/Shifters Bar & Grill1025 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785608-339-6732 • ingelonline.com

Pizza Hut2249 W Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4573 • pizzahut.com

Pizza Ranch Sturgis2711 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3400 • pizzaranch.com

Rent-A-Chef Catering Company2625 Emerald Court, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-645-5124 • 605-641-2094 • northernhillsrent-a-chef.com

Sidehack Saloon & Grill & Gunner’s Lounge1027 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2828 • sturgissidehacksaloon.com

Sturgis Coffee Company2275 Lazelle St, Ste A, Sturgis, SD 57785605-720-1480 • sturgiscoffeecompany.com

Sturgis Subway2715 Lazelle St Ste A, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-9250

Sturgis Wine Company1117 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-6169 • 800-865-9995

Taco John’s of Sturgis2314 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3556

The Knuckle Saloon931 1st St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0106 • theknuckle.com

The Lodge at Deadwood100 Pine Crest Ln, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-584-4800 • 877-393-5634 • deadwoodlodge.com

Veteran’s Club868 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4682

Weimer’s Diner & Donuts1120 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3892

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Bear Butte Creek Campground13174 Hwy 34, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3023 • bearbuttecreekcampground.com

Best Western Sturgis Inn2431 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD,57785605-347-3604 • 800-611-3569 • sturgisusa.com

Big Rig RV Park2551 Dolan Creek Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-1510 • bigrigrvpark.com

Black Hills Aspens21946 & 21953 Diamond Dale Pl, Nemo, SD, 57759605-578-9901 • blackhillsaspens.com

Black Hills Rally Rentals1041 Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-7368 • blackhillsrallyrentals.com

Black Hills Rental Cabins1612 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5336 • 800-689-7469 • blackhillsrentalcabins.com

Black Hills Vacation Homes1041 Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-9950 • blackhillsvacationhomes.com

Buffalo Chip Campground20622 131st Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-9000 • buffalochip.com

Cadillac Jacks Gaming Resort360 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-1500 • cadillacjacksgaming.com

Cottonwood Creek Campground12953 194th St, Vale, SD, 57788605-456-2108 • cottonwoodcreekcamp.com

Creekside Campground20538 Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2137 • 866-347-2137 • creeksidesturgis.com

Days End Campground2501 Avalanche Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2331 • 800-597-2417 • daysendcampground.com

Deadwood Connections717 W Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-716-1202 • 800-240-3735 • deadwoodconnections.com


Deadwood Mountain Grand1906 Deadwood Mount Dr, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-559-0386 • deadwoodmountaingrand.com

Eagles Landing Campground5652 Valley Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785308-762-2735 • 800-488-9809 • campsturgis.com

Elk Creek Resort8220 Elk Creek Rd, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-787-4884 • 800-846-2267• elkcreekresort.net

Elkhorn Ridge Resort20189 US Hwy 85, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-1800 • 877-722-1800 • elkhornridgervresort.com

Executive Lodging of the Black Hills8316 Blucksberg Mt Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1441 • 866-370-3555 • executive-lodging.com

First Gold Hotel & Gaming270 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-9777 • 800-274-1876 • firstgold.com

Holiday Inn Express & Convention Center2721 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4140 • hixsturgis.com

Iron Horse Campground20446 Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-596-4237 • 877-700-4766 • ironhorsecampground.com

Iron Horse Inn600 Whitewood Service Rd, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-722-7574 • 888-888-9091 • ironhorseinnsturgis.com

Juliet 1 Bed-N-Breakfast18421 Opal Rd, Opal, SD, 57758605-748-2244 • 877-867-4159 • juliet1bed-n-breakfast.net

Lamphere Ranch Campground13010 Lamphere Ranch Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5858 • lamphereranch.com

Ramada Hotel & Convention Center7900 Stagestop Rd, Summerset, SD, 57718605-787-4844 • ramada48.com

Rush-No-More RV Resort & Campground21137 Brimstone Pl, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2916 • 866-892-2777 • rushnomore.com

Scoot Inn, Belle FourcheBelle Fourche, SD, 57717, 605-892-2660 • scootinn.com

Shade Valley Camp Resort Inc20158 137th Place, Hwy 34, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-5556 • shadevalley.com

Spearfish Canyon Lodge10619 Roughlock Falls Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-584-3435 • 877-975-6343 • spfcanyon.com

Sturgis Home & RV Rentals12285 Arrow Ct, Whitewood, SD 57793605-645-0797 • sturgisrvrentals.com

Sturgis Rally Rentals20677 Maitland Rd, Lead, SD 57754605-578-1184 • sturgisrallyrentals.com

Sturgis RV Park1175 W Woodland, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1501 • 888-878-9971 • sturgisdowntownrvpark.com

Sturgis View Campground20497 Avalanche Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785715-425-9057 • sturgisviewcampground.com

Super 8 Motel2600 Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4447


Tilford Gulch Campground13157 Deer Meadow Rd, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-787-5573 • 800-484-9495 • tilfordgulch.com

HOTELS/MOTELS & CAMPGROUNDS

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Step into the Forest & Step Into Another World...

filled with Dragons, Fairies, Wizards & Unicorns!

At Enchanted Forest Gifts, we strive to bring the most unique gift items to our store.

Whether it's puzzles or wind chimes, swords or knives,we've got a gift for everyone on your list!

815 Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD(Across from Easyriders)

605-347-3326www.enchantedforestgifts.com

CITY INFORMATIONCity Hall/Finance Office ............605-347-4422

Animal Shelter ............................605-347-8310

Ambulance ..................................605-347-5801

Community Center ......................605-347-6513

Fire Department ..........................605-347-5801

Community Development ............605-347-4424

Motorcycle Rally Department ....605-720-0800

Parks Department ........................605-347-9018

Police Department........................605-347-5070

Public Libary ................................605-347-2624

Public Works Department ..........605-347-3916

Rubble Site....................................605-347-5605

COUNTY INFORMATIONAuditor ..........................................605-347-2360

Clerk of Courts ............................605-347-4411

Coroner ........................................605-720-0291

Director of Equalization ..............605-347-3818

Dispatch Non-Emergency ..........605-347-2573

Emergency Management..............605-347-7623

Extension Office ..........................605-347-2436

Highway Shop ..............................605-347-4565

Housing ........................................605-347-3384

Jail ................................................605-720-6632

Probation Officer..........................605-347-4412

Register of Deeds ........................605-347-2356

States Attorney ............................605-347-4491

Treasurer ......................................605-347-5871

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONBlack HIlls Special Services ........605-347-4467

Call Before You Dig......................................811

Center for the Arts ......................605-347-0242

Crisis Intervention Shelter ..........605-347-0050

Department of Health ..................605-347-5650

Department of Social Services ....605-347-2588

Job Service ..................................605-347-6253

Prairie Hills Transit ......................605-347-0086

Regional Hospital, Sturgis ..........605-720-2400

Sturgis Regional Senior Care ......605-347-2536

Senior Citizen Center ..................605-347-5877

U.S. Post Office............................605-347-0100

Veterans Service Office................605-347-7623

COMMUNITY PROFILEPOPULATION:City..............................................................6,627Meade County ..........................................25,454

ELEVATION: ......................................3,440 ft.

CLIMATE:Avg. Winter Temperature ..........................24˚ FAvg. Summer Temperature ........................72˚ F

TRANSPORTATION:Municipal Airport ........................605-347-3356Rapid City Regional Airport........605-394-4195

Frontier, Skywest, Delta, United,

Northwest and Allegiant Air

UTILITES:Electricity:Black Hills Power ........................605-720-2450Butte Electric ................................800-928-8839Water:City of Sturgis ..............................605-347-4425Natural Gas:Montana Dakota Utilities ............800-638-3278Telephone/Cable/Internet:Knology ........................................605-722-2000Midcontinent Communications....800-888-1300Century Link ................................888-767-3375

EDUCATION: Meade School District 46-1Administration:Superintendent..............................605-347-2523Special Services ............................605-347-4770Sturgis Bus Company ..................605-347-5066Elementary:Sturgis Elementary ......................605-347-2386Piedmont Valley Elementary ..........605-787-5295Whitewood Elementary................605-269-2264Middle:Sturgis Williams Middle School ....605-347-5232High School:Sturgis Brown High School ........605-347-2686

PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:Indoor Swimming PoolPublic Golf CourseLive Performance TheatreBike/Walking PathTennis CourtsSoccer FieldsBaseball/Softball FieldsRodeo GroundsFair GroundsParksSkateboard Park

INDUSTRIES:TourismRanchingFarmingFirearm/Ammunition ProductionMotorcycle Accessories/ProductionMetals-Related Custom Manufacturing

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UNITYRESOURCES

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

INDEX OF ADVERTISERSBlack Hills 100 ....................................................................17Black Hills Parrot Welfare....................................................32Black Hills Pioneer ..............................................................18Black Hills Power ................................................................12Black Hills State University..................................................38Brick Project to Sturgis Rally Department ..........................34Dakota Financial Services....................................................40Elkhorn Ridge Resort & Golf ..............................................40Easyriders Saloon................................................................22Fabric Junction....................................................................17First Interstate Bank ............................................................27First National Bank ..............................................................12Flowers by Rose..................................................................32Goodines Family Restaurant................................................46Hersruds..............................................................................34Iverson Construction ..........................................................30Jackpine Gypsies ................................................................32Karen Simmons CPA ..........................................................22Loftus Dental ......................................................................10Loud American Roadhouse ................................................28Lynn’s Dakotamart ..............................................................38McDonald’s of Sturgis ........................................................27Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors ......................17Northern Hills Eyecare ........................................................17Northern Hills Federal Credit Union ....................................38Pioneer Bank & Trust ..........................................................30Regional Health ..................................................................47Rockingtree Floral & Garden Center ..................................18Rushmore Office Supply/Enchanted Forest ........................36Shade Valley Camp Resort ..................................................30Simply Service Federal Credit Union ..................................22Sturgis Chiropractic Clinic ..................................................46Sturgis Economic Development Corp. ................................20Sturgis Harley-Davidson......................................................10Sturgis Holiday Inn & Convention Center............................22Sturgis Motorcycle Museum ..............................................40Sturgis Photo & Gifts ............................................................2Sturgis RV Park ..................................................................46The Knuckle Saloon ..............................................................8The Lodge at Deadwood......................................................34United Counry - Bertalotto Real Estate Agency ..................38Weimer’s Diner....................................................................32Western Dakota Insurors ....................................................18

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FULL SERVICE BAKERY & DELI • FRESH MEATS & PRODUCE

1111 Lazelle St., Sturgis • 347-4483• Open 6am-11pm Daily

For over 41 years, we’ve been providing area families with low prices on fresh and wholesome favorites for the whole family.

Enjoy just-picked produce and quality meats delivered fresh to our store daily!

Let us help you unlockthe door to your dream property!

Bob Bertolotto ~ Broker/AuctioneerVelta Grosch ~ Broker Associate

1102 Junction Ave. • Sturgis, SD 57785 • 720-2021

2012 CHAMBERMEMBERSAA&B Business Solutions1140 N Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-7426 • 888-883-9282 • abbusiness.com

Action for the Betterment of the Community1010 Ballpark Rd, Ste 1, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2991 • sturgisabc.com

Adams Law Prof LLC1612 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5336

Ainsworth-Benning Construction Inc345 Industrial Drive, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-4716 • ainsworthbenning.com

All Net ConnectionsPO Box 27, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-641-3059 • anetconnect.com

American Family Insurance1612 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5050 • amfam.com

American West Catering1807 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD, 57717605-723-0139

Artists of the Black Hills3214 Whitetail Lane, Spearfish, SD, 57783artistsoftheblackhills.com

BBack to Nature825 14th St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2225

Badlands EnterprisesFox Ridge 2 Lot 11, Eagle Butte, SD, 57625605-964-2298

Bear Butte Creek Campground13174 Hwy 34, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3023bearbuttecreekcampground.com

Bear Butte State ParkNE of Sturgis off Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5240state.sd.us/gfp/sdparks/bearbutte

Bear Country USA13820 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-343-2290 • bearcountryusa.com

Beautiful Wonderland CaveVanocker Canyon Rd, Nemo, SD, 57759605-578-1728 • southdakotacaves.com

Best Western Sturgis Inn2431 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3604 • 800-611-3569 • sturgisusa.com

Big Rig RV Park2551 Dolan Creek Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-1510 • bigrigrvpark.com

BJs Country Store2640 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-6551

Black Hills Area Community Foundation825 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-718-0112 • bhacf.org

Black Hills Area Council - BSA144 North Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-342-2824 • blackhillsareacouncil.com

Black Hills Aspens21946 & 21953 Diamond Dale Pl, Nemo, SD, 57759605-578-9901 • blackhillsaspens.com

Black Hills Bluegrass Association3405 Wisconsin Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-348-6737 • blackhillsbluegrass.com

Black Hills Funeral Home1440 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2522 • blackhillsfuneral.com

Black Hills Mended Hearts1335 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2981

Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center11132 Valley 1 Rd, Belle Fourche, SD, 57717605-892-2336 • blackhillsparrotwelfare.org

Black Hills Playhouse24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer, SD, 57730605-255-4910 • 855-584-4141blackhillsplayhouse.com

Black Hills Power1060 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2480 • 800-742-8948 • blackhillspower.com

Black Hills Rally & Gold1101 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3564

Black Hills Rally Rentals1041 Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-7368 • blackhillsrallyrentals.com

Black Hills Receptions & Rentals10400 W Hwy 44, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-342-8888 • 800-929-8885blackhillsreceptions.com

Black Hills Rental Cabins1612 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5336 • 800-689-7469blackhillsrentalcabins.com

Black Hills Special Services2885 Dickson Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4467 • bhssc.com

Black Hills State University Educational Outreach1200 University, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-6427 • 877-847-8314bhsu.edu/distancelearning.com

Black Hills Vacation Homes1041 Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-9950blackhillsvacationhomes.com

2040 Junction Ave. • Sturgis, SD 57785 • www.sturgisareachamber.comPhone: 605-347-2556 • Fax: 605-347-6682 • [email protected]

Lisa Weyer, Executive DirectorKathy Christenson, Events & Membership Coordinator • Jennifer Kok, Office Administrator

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2012 Board of DirectorsJD Williams, President ..........................................................................................First Interstate BankJeremy Vleim, Vice President ..........................................................................First Western InsuranceSam Mudlin, Treasurer ............................................................................................First National BankKelley Dardis, Immediate Past President ............................................................................McDonaldsTravis Bartels, Director ..............................................................................Loud American RoadhouseScottie Bruch, Director........................................................................................................Sturgis YogaKelly Keffeler, Director ..............................................................................................Wells Fargo BankJerrid Goebel, Director................................................................................Sturgis Chiropractic ClinicEric Fowler, Director ............................................................................................State Farm InsuranceKen Meirose, Director ................................................................................................Black Hills PowerDaniel Ainslie ....................................................................................................................City of SturgisRick Bush ..........................................................................................................................City of SturgisPat Kurtenbach ..........................................................................Sturgis Economic Development Corp.Gary Cammack ........................................................................................Meade County CommissionerKristine Hubbard ........................................................................................Meade School District 46-1Mike Johnson ..............................................................................................Agriculture RepresentativeTim Potts ..................................................................................................................City Council Liason

CHAMBER DIRECTORY


Black Hills Wellness2007 Butte View Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-490-2019 • yourhealthbalance.com

Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran Church2942 Pine Tree Trail, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-423-5870

Boulder Canyon Country Club12312 Hwy 14A, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2727

Bradley Storage3470 Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3848

Brosz Engineering Inc3561 Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2722 • broszeng.com

Buffalo Chip Campground20622 131st Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-9000 • buffalochip.com

Burger King, Dakota King2610 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3700

CCadillac Jacks Gaming Resort360 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-1500 • cadillacjacksgaming.com

Cammack Ranch Supply Inc16948 SW Hwy 34, Union Center, SD, 57787605-985-5591 • 800-828-2829cammackranchsupply.com

Caramel Creations8092 Stagestop Rd, Summerset, SD, 57718605-484-1214 • yourcaramelcreations.com

Caring Hands Elder Care1238 Deadwood St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0958

Casteel Auction & Real Estate1010 Ballpark Rd Ste 9, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5110 • casteelauction.com

CBH Cooperative2030 Main Street, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2946 • cbhcoop.com

Center for Business & Econ of the Northern Plains321 Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD, 57701

605-394-4800 • cbeoftnp.com

Central Air Heating & Cooling1210 Sturgis St, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-2182 • 866-444-2185 • cenair.net

Century 21 American Real Estate942 14th St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4567 • 800-550-6801 • sturgisc21.com

Certified Folder Display Service Inc7601 Black Hawk Rd #4, Black Hawk, SD, 57718605-786-0215 • 800-799-7373 certifiedfolder.com

Chicken Creek Communications10563 Chicken Creek Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-385-0035 • chickencreekcommunications.com

Church of Christ201 Old Stone Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2560

Cloud 9 Weddings13097 Pony Express, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-381-6393 • cloud9weddings.net

Common Cents2421 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3666

Community Education of the Black Hills730 E Watertown, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-394-5120 • clccommed.org

Competition Distributing Inc2106 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1903 • competitiondist.com

Computer Guy LLC6801 Black Hawk Rd. #7, Black Hawk, SD, 57718605-787-5537 • smallbusinessit.com

Cool Concepts Travel20787 Valkyrie Way, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-8204 • 877-889-2665 • coolconceptstravel.com

Cor-Bon Law Enforcement Training Center1428 Short Track Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0021 • cletc.us

Cottonwood Creek Campground12953 194th St, Vale, SD, 57788605-456-2108 • cottonwoodcreekcamp.com

Crazy Horse Memorial12151 Ave of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD, 57730605-673-4681 • crazyhorsememorial.com

Creekside Campground20538 Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2137 • 866-347-2137 • creeksidesturgis.com

Crisis Intervention Shelter Services832 Sherman St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0050 • 800-755-8432

Curry Carpet & Upholstery Care12198 Washington Loop, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0097

Curves of Sturgis2217 Junction Ave Ste 2, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-6100

Cycle Shirts Inc.923-1/2 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3448 • thecycleshirts.com

DDakota Endurance, LLC1547 Spruce St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-430-7007 • blackhills100.com

Dakota Financial Services1080 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-6747 • dakotafinancialservices.com

Dakota Hills Assisted Living1124 2nd St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-423-8084

Dakota Tree Spraying & Services LLC20715 Banberry Loop, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-578-1700 • dakotatreespraying.com

Days End Campground2501 Avalanche Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2331 • 800-597-2417daysendcampground.com

Deadwood Connections717 W Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-716-1202 • 800-240-3735deadwoodconnections.com

Deadwood Elks Lodge #508PO Box 584, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-1333


Deadwood Mountain Grand1906 Deadwood Mount Dr, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-559-0386 • 877-907-4726deadwoodmountaingrand.com

Devil’s Tower Trading Post57 Hwy 110, Devils Tower, WY, 82714307-467-5295 • devilstowertradingpost.com

Digital Designs522 N Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-644-8324 • digitaldesigns.com

Dr. Gene B Schneider PC1245 Sherman St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2509 • schneiderdentistry.com

EEagles Landing Campground5652 Valley Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785308-762-2735 • 800-488-9809 • campsturgis.com

East Main Laundry915 East Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-8429

Easyriders Saloon888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-561-2400 • easyriderssaloon.com

Edward Jones2045 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-5670 • 888-720-5670 • edwardjones.com

Elk Creek Resort8220 Elk Creek Rd, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-787-4884 • 800-846-2267 • elkcreekresort.net

Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club6845 St Onge Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-4653 • golfelkhorn.com

Elkhorn Ridge Resort20189 US Hwy 85, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-1800 • 877-722-1800elkhornridgervresort.com

Ellsworth Heritage Foundation Inc2890 Davis Drive, Ellsworth AFB, SD, 57719605-385-5189 • sdairandspacemuseum.com

Ensignal2715 Lazelle St Ste C, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-5601 • ensignal.com

Executive Lodging of the Black Hills8316 Blucksberg Mt Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1441 • 866-370-3555 • executive-lodging.com

FFabric Junction1609 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2235 • junctionfabric.com

Farm Bureau Financial Services928 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-4407 • fbfs.com

Farm Credit Services of America2510 N Plaza Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-342-0678 • 800-658-3407 • fcsamerica.com

First Gold Hotel & Gaming270 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-9777 • 800-274-1876firstgold.com


CHAMBER DIRECTORY


First Interstate Bank1200 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2562 • firstinterstatebank.com

First National Bank955 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4416 • firstnationalbanks.com

First Presbyterian Church1319 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2395 • fpcsturgis.com

First United Methodist Church1755 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-5578

First Western Insurance1238 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4644 • 888-347-0707 • firstwesterninsurance.com

Flat Earth Art & Sign Co3123 E Fairground Loop, Ste C, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-5794

Flowers by Rose1240 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-4666

Fort Meade MuseumSheridan St., Ft. Meade, SD, 57741605-347-9822 • ftmeademuseum.org

Freeman’s Electric Service Inc901 Dickson Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0110

GGlover Investments LLC9084 N Ox Yoke Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785928-607-1534

Gold Pages Publishing Inc2475 W Chicago, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-342-6200 • goldpagesphonebook.com

Goodine’s Family Restaurant2214 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-0750

Grace Lutheran Church1061 Sherman St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2713

Grocery Mart2216 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785605-423-4606

Grubl Ranch14821 Alkali Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2207

HH&R Block961 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5955

Haivala Law Firm1010 Ballpark Rd Ste 4, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0099

Hansen & Hubbard Law Office1010 Ballpark Rd Ste 6, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2551

Harwood Chiropractic PC2202 Main St Ste B, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-8922 • harwoodchiro.com

Haugo Broadcasting3601 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-343-0888 • 951ksky.com • kick104.com

Herbrand Kennels20536 Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3023

Heritage Acres Inc.Ballpark Road, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-0694 • 800-244-2826prorentalmanagement.com

Hersruds of Sturgis2651 Whitewood Service Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2566 • 800-756-3052 • hersruds.com

High Plains Spiritual Life Center1506 Jackson St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3459 • sturgis-weddings.com

High Plains Western Heritage CenterS of Exit 14 on Heritage Drive, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-9378 • westernheritagecenter.com

High Tech Satellite1125 2nd St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4125

Hills Materials CompanyOld Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3114 • hillsmaterials.com

Holiday Inn Express & Convention Center2721 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4140 • hixsturgis.com

HomeSlice Corporation1612 Junction Ave Ste 4, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5336 • officialsturgisproducts.com

Homestake Visitor Center160 W Main St, Lead, SD, 57754605-584-3110 • homestaketour.com

Horizon Machine Inc3560 Mayer Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-4476

Hot Leathers/Good Sports Sturgis Inc.1000 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-6020 • 800-845-0084 • hotleathers.com

IIron Horse Campground20446 Hwy 79, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-596-4237 • 877-700-4766ironhorsecampground.com

Iron Horse Inn600 Whitewood Service Rd, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-722-7574 • 888-888-9091ironhorseinnsturgis.com

Iverson Construction1210 Industry Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3282 • iversonconstructioninc.com

JJ&P Cycles1650 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785319-462-6440 • jpcycles.com

Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club1216 Short Track Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785jackpinegypsies.com

Jack’s Campers Too13203 High Plains Place, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-787-9010 • jackscampers.com

Jen Med Prof LLC1010 Ballpark Rd Ste 2, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3684

Johnson Brothers Western Wholesale401 7th St, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-343-1132 • westernwholesaleofsd.com

Johnson Real Estate LLC1490 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-0141 • realtor.com

Johnston’s Hardware Hank2222 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4031

Juliet 1 Bed-N-Breakfast18421 Opal Rd, Opal, SD, 57758605-748-2244 • 877-867-4159 • juliet1bed-n-breakfast.net

KKaren Simmons CPA, PC1612 Junction Ave Ste 3, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3912 • karensimmonscpa.com

KEVN Black Hills Fox TV2000 Skyline Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-394-7777 • 888-394-7775 • blackhillsfox.com

Kinkade Funeral Home1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3336 • kinkadefunerals.com

Knology809 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-721-2775 • knology.com

LL Jeffery Catering1301 Ponderosa Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-490-1624

Lamphere Ranch Campground13010 Lamphere Ranch Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5858 • lamphereranch.com

Landsport1035 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1590 • 877-687-7267 • landsport.com

Loftus Dental866 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-8880 • loftusdental.com

Loud American Roadhouse1305 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1500 • loudamericanroadhouse.com

Lucy’s Nearly New Shoppe2320 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5623

Lynn’s Dakotamart1111 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4483 • dakotamart.com

MMane Street Salon924 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3538 • sturgismanestsalon.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics - Cindy Smith-Bierema32 Emma St, St Onge, SD, 57779605-642-5286 • marykay.com/csmithsmiles

Massa Berry Regional Medical Clinic890 Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2600

MB Tree Service, Landscape & Snow RemovalP.O. Box 86, Sturgis, SD 57785605-690-2613 • 605-695-3126 • mbtreesd.com

McDonald’s of Sturgis2351 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2798 • mcdonalds.com

McPherson Propane2219 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5666

Meade County 4-H1029 5th St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2436

Meade County Commission1300 Sherman St Ste 212, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1625 • meadecounty.org

Meade County Housing1220 Cedar St., Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3384

Meade County Relay for Life1310 Ponderosa Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5215 • relayforlife.org

Meade County Senior Citizens Center Assn.919 Second St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5877

Meade County Times1022 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2503 • sturgiscommunity.com

Meade County Title1855 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4402 • meadecountytitle.com

Meade School District1230 Douglas St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2523 • meade.k12.sd.us

MidContinent Communications1624 Concourse Ct, Rapid City, SD, 57703605-791-7114 • midcocomm.com

Midstates PrintingPO Box 940, Aberdeen, SD, 57402605-255-5287 • 800-456-2431 • mqprint.com

Montana Dakota Utilities505 Heritage Dr, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-355-4053 • mdu.com

Morman Law Firm850 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3624 • mormanlaw.com

Motoring USA LLC240 Hickory Rd, Carlisle, PA, 17015717-249-1153 • motoringusa.commotoringusamagazine.com

Mr. Al’s1219 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4522 • 877-539-0796 • cyclethreads.com

NNeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources795 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-578-1401neighborworksdhr.org

New Rushmore Radio/KBHB1612 Junction Ave Ste 1, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4455 • kbhbradio.com

Nordic Woods ConstructionPO Box 923, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-1952 • nordicwoodsconstruction.com

Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors1230 North Ave Ste 1, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-0181 • nbhrealtor.com

Northern Hills Alcohol & Drug1010 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3003

Northern Hills Area CASA Program1940 N Ave Ste 6, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-4558 • 877-505-7500 • nhcasa.com

Northern Hills Eye Care910 Harmon St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2666 • 800-648-0760

Northern Hills Federal Credit Union1080 Main Street, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4527 • northernhillsfcu.org

Northern Hills Sod Farm20138 126th Place, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-347-9606 • northernhillssodfarm.com

Northern Hills Technology522 N Main St, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-644-8324 • northernhills.com

Norwex Independent Consultant - Pierrette Lyons20025 SD Hwy 79, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-490-0598 pierrettelyons.norwex.biz

OOlive Branch Lodge #473747 Old Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2363

Open Bible Church2121 Colorado Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4381

Owens Interstate Sales2200 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3621 • 800-528-1144owensinterstatesales.com

PPamida2105 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3641

Park Avenue Car Wash3211 Park Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0372

PartyLite Gifts - Jackie Clausen2205 Blue Bell Dr, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5492 • imaginetheregion.com

Pete Lien & Sons Inc2025 W Sherman St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5939

Petrified Forest of the Black Hills8228 Elk Creek Rd, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-787-4560 • 800-846-2276elkcreekresort.net

Pingel/Shifters Bar & Grill1025 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785608-339-6732 • pingelonline.com

Pioneer Bank & Trust2611 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2265 • pioneerbankandtrust.com

Pizza Hut2249 W Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4573 • pizzahut.com

Pizza Ranch Sturgis2711 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3400 • pizzaranch.com

Post 33 Am Legion BaseballBallpark Road, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-206-0347 • legion.org/baseball

Prairie Hills Transit2015 Tumble Weed Trail, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-6668 • 877-673-3687 •prairiehillstransit.org

Properties Unlimited2320 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-7644 • properties-unlimited.com

PRYNTCOMMPO Box 100, Pierre, SD, 57501605-224-9999 • 800-675-4656 • pryntcomm.com

QQuick Signs2925 E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-717-7446 • quiksigns.com

RRamada Hotel & Convention Center7900 Stagestop Rd, Summerset, SD, 57718605-787-4844 • ramada48.com

Renegade Classics3140 N Argyle #104, Fresno, CA, 93727800-326-3666 • renegadeclassics.com

Rent-A-Chef Catering Company2625 Emerald Court, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-645-5124 • 605-641-2094northernhillsrent-a-chef.com

Richter’s Tire & Exhaust701 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-8473 • richterstireandexhaust.com

Rockingtree Floral & Garden Center1340 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5119 • rockingtreefloralandgarden.com

Rushmore Office Supply815 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3326

Rush-No-More RV Resort & Campground21137 Brimstone Pl, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2916 • 866-892-2777rushnomore.com

SSabers Agency Inc2327 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4507

Sacrison Paving1021 C Meade St, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-269-2005 • sacrisonpaving.com

Salvation Army of Rapid City2640 S Campbell St Ste B, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-791-4045

Salvation Army of the Northern Hills320 Ryan Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-0924

Scoot InnBelle Fourche, SD, 57717605-892-2660 • scootinn.com

CHAMBER DIRECTORY



Seaton Publishing Co Inc.315 Seaton Circle, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-2761 • 800-676-2761 • bhpioneer.com

Servall Uniform & Linen Supply410 4th St, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-343-0680 • servall.net

Shade Valley Camp Resort Inc20158 137th Place Hwy 34, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5556 • shadevalley.com

Short Construction Inc1305 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-490-0014

Sidehack Saloon & Grill & Gunner’s Lounge1027 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2828 • sturgissidehacksaloon.com

Signs Now1161 Deadwood Ave #7, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-721-6465 • signsnowrapidcity.com

Simply Service Federal Credit Union1111 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5935 • simplyservicefcu.com

Snyder Ranch21399 Snyder Ranch Rd, Piedmont, SD, 57759605-347-5485

South Dakota Retailers Association320 E. Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501605-224-5050 • sdra.org

South Side Car Wash2316 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5066

Spearfish Canyon Lodge10619 Roughlock Falls Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-584-3435 • 877-975-6343 • spfcanyon.com

Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary12191 N Tinton Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-642-2907 • spiritofthehillssanctuary.org

State Farm Insurance, Fowler Agency2118 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3931 • 888-296-6777statefarminsurance.com

Sturgis Alliance of Churches1319 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2395

Sturgis Area Arts CouncilPO Box 901, Sturgis, SD, 57785sturgisareaartscouncil.org

Sturgis Auto Center1021 Middle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-1844

Sturgis Center for the Arts1016 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0242 • sturgisart.com

Sturgis Chiropractic Clinic824 1st Street, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4003 • sturgischiro.com

Sturgis Cigar & Knife Company1324 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0177 • sturgiscigar.com

Sturgis Coffee Company2275 Lazelle St Ste A, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1480 • sturgiscoffeecompany.com

Sturgis Economic Development CorpPO Box 218, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4906 • sturgisdevelopment.com

Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis ClubPO Box 4136, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3384

Sturgis Harley-Davidson1040 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2056 • sturgishd.com

Sturgis High School Rodeo Booster Club15254 Alkali Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3827 • sdhsra.com

Sturgis Home & RV Rentals12285 Arrow Ct, Whitewood, SD, 57793605-645-0797 • sturgisrvrentals.com

Sturgis Meat Service2250 Park Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2626 • 800-660-5565 • sturgisjerky.com

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum999 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2001 • sturgismuseum.com

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc1612 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5336

Sturgis Photo & Gifts1081 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-6570 • livetoride.com

Sturgis Physical Therapy Inc1530 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2555

Sturgis Rally Rentals20677 Maitland Rd, Lead, SD, 57754605-578-1184 • sturgisrallyrentals.com

Sturgis Regional Hospital949 Harmon St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2400 • regionalhealth.com

Sturgis RV Park1175 W Woodland, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-1501 • 888-878-9971sturgisdowntownrvpark.com

Sturgis Scooper Booster ClubSturgis, SD, 57785605-720-3575

Sturgis Soccer AssociationLazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-7120 • sturgissoccer.com

Sturgis Storage2810 Racoon Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-499-9050

Sturgis Subway2715 Lazelle St Ste A, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-9250

Sturgis View Campground20497 Avalanche Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785715-425-9057 • sturgisviewcampground.com

Sturgis Wine Company1117 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-6585

Sturgis Yoga825 14th St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-490-7972 • sturgisyoga.com

Summerset Motors LLC8008 Stagestop Rd, Summerset, SD, 57718605-791-3301 • 866-764-1381 • summersetmotors.com

Super 8 Motel2600 Whitewood Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4447

TT&M Photographic Studio Inc601 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2922

Taco John’s of Sturgis2314 S Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3556

Tatanka: Story of the Bison100 Tatanka Dr, Deadwood, SD, 57732605-584-5678 • storyofthebison.com

The High Stuff1125 2nd St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4125

The Knuckle Saloon931 1st St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-0106 • theknuckle.com


The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs SD1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs, SD, 57747605-745-6017 • mammothsite.org

The Real Estate Center of Sturgis1921 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-9300 • 800-510-9301sturgisrealestatecenter.com

Think! Toner & Ink20970 Buffalo Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-343-6266 • 877-343-6266 • thinktonerink.com

Thru Our Eyes Photgraphy1010 E St Patrick St Lot 18, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-716-9666 • thruoureyesphoto.com

Tilford Gulch Campground13157 Deer Meadow Rd, Piedmont, SD, 57769605-787-5573 • 800-484-9495 • tilfordgulch.com

Tom’s T’s601 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-6169 • tomsts.com

Tour Ice - Sturgis921 14th St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-224-4993

Town-N-Country Plumbing1026 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5194

Trinity Lutheran Church2109 Baldwin St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-3739

Tri-State Livestock NewsPO Box 1020, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-717-8254 • 877-815-4125 • tsln.com

UUnited Country Bertolotto Real Estate & Auction1102 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2021 • bertrea.com

United Way of the Black Hills621 6th St. Ste 100, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-343-5872unitedwayblackhills.org


CHAMBER DIRECTORY

VVA Black Hills Health Care System113 Comanche Rd, Ft Meade, SD, 57741605-720-7170 • blackhills.va.gov

Vanway Trophy & Award3120 W Main St, Rapid City, SD, 57702605-341-2929 • 888-880-2929 • vanwaytrophy.com

Veteran’s Club868 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4682

Vickie Netterberg CPA2275 Lazelle St Ste C, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-720-2130

Victory Wraps.net (It Works Global) - Nancy Vencill1948 Davenport St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-490-3128 • victorywraps.net

WWeierke’s Septic Service LLC21324 Harp Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-7502

Weimer’s Diner & Donuts1120 Main Street, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-3892

Wells Fargo Bank1040 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-2581 • wellsfargo.com

Wellspring Inc2402 Cottonwood St, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-718-4870wellspringrc.org

Western Dakota Antique Club13380 Alkali Rd, Sturgis, SD, 57785wdantiqueclub.com

Western Dakota Insurors1001 Lazelle St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4583

Western Dakota Technical Institute800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57703605-394-4034 • wdt.edu

Western Heritage Days/Wild West Rodeo824 1st St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-4003

Western Resources of dis-ABLED Ind405 E Omaha St Ste D, Rapid City, SD, 57701605-718-1930 • 888-434-4943wrdi.org

Western Sky Media Inc3240 First Ave, Spearfish, SD, 57783605-722-1071

Western Transportation Inc, 2237 W Sherman St, Sturgis, SD, 57785605-347-5066 • 877-347-5066

West River Foundation2885 Dickson Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785605-347-4467

Wyoming Club Real Estate & Title LLC223 W Wentworth St, Newcastle, WY, 82701307-941-1911 • wyomingclub.com

ZZonta of the Sturgis AreaPO Box 4104, Sturgis, SD, 57785

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Norma Allen

Kathy Behrens

Randy Bender

Kirk Chaffee

Dr. Barry Furze

Charles & Cindy Gray

Morris Hallock

Sue Lloyd-Davies

Ernie & Eleanora Miller

Dan & Barb Moore

Jim Schroeder

Mimi Shewey

Kip & Kristi Wagner

ACCOMMODATIONSBear Butte Creek CampgroundBig Rig RV ParkBlack Hills AspensBlack Hills Rally RentalsBlack Hills Rental CabinsBlack Hills Vacation HomesBuffalo Chip CampgroundCottonwood Creek CampgroundCreekside CampgroundDays End CampgroundDeadwood ConnectionsEagles Landing CampgroundElk Creek ResortElkhorn Ridge ResortExecutive Lodging of the Black HillsHoliday Inn Express & Convention CenterIron Horse CampgroundIron Horse InnJuliet 1 Bed-N-BreakfastLamphere Ranch CampgroundRamada Hotel & Convention CenterRush-No-More RV Resort & CampgroundScoot Inn, Belle FourcheShade Valley Camp Resort IncSturgis Home & RV RentalsSturgis Rally RentalsSturgis RV ParkSturgis View CampgroundSuper 8 MotelTilford Gulch Campground

ACCOMMODATIONS - RESTAURANT/BAR/CASINOBest Western Sturgis InnCadillac Jacks Gaming ResortDeadwood Gulch ResortDeadwood Mountain GrandFirst Gold Hotel & GamingSpearfish Canyon LodgeThe Lodge at Deadwood

ADVERTISING/MEDIA/PRINTINGCertified Folder Display Service IncChicken Creek CommunicationsDigital DesignsFlat Earth Art & Sign CoGold Pages Publishing Inc

Haugo BroadcastingHomeSlice CorporationKEVN Black Hills Fox TVMeade County TimesMidstates PrintingMotoring USA LLCNew Rushmore RadioPRYNTCOMMQuick SignsSeaton Publishing Co IncSigns NowTri-State Livestock NewsWestern Sky Media Inc

ATTORNEYSAdams Law Prof LLCHaivala Law FirmHansen & Hubbard Law OfficeMorman Law Firm

ATTRACTION/TOURISMBear Butte State ParkBear Country USABeautiful Wonderland CaveBH Parrot Welfare & Education CenterBlack Hills PlayhouseBoulder Canyon Country ClubCrazy Horse MemorialDevil’s Tower Trading PostElkhorn Ridge Golf ClubEllsworth Heritage Foundation IncFort Meade MuseumHigh Plains Western Heritage CenterHomestake Visitor CenterPetrified Forest of the Black HillsSpirit of the Hills Wildlife SanctuarySturgis Motorcycle MuseumTatanka: Story of the BisonThe Mammoth Site of Hot Springs SD

BANKINGFirst Interstate BankFarm Credit Services of AmericaFirst National BankNorthern Hills Federal Credit UnionPioneer Bank & TrustSimply Service Federal Credit UnionWells Fargo Bank

CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTORSAinsworth-Benning Construction IncCentral Air Heating & CoolingFreeman’s Electric Service IncHills Materials CompanyIverson ConstructionPete Lien & Sons IncSacrison PavingShort Construction IncWeierke’s Septic Service LLCNordic Woods Construction

EDUCATIONBH State University Educational OutreachCommunity Education of the Black HillsCor-Bon Law Enforcement Training CenterMeade School DistrictWestern Dakota Technical Institute

FARM/RANCHGrubl RanchSnyder Ranch

INSURANCEAmerican Family InsuranceDakota Financial ServicesFarm Bureau Financial ServicesFirst Western InsuranceSabers Agency IncState Farm Insurance, Fowler AgencyWestern Dakota Insurors

MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTINGCompetition Distributing IncHorizon Machine IncJohnson Brothers Western WholesaleLandsportTour Ice - Sturgis

MEDICALDr. Gene B Schneider PCHarwood Chiropractic PCJen Med Prof LLCLoftus DentalMassa Berry Regional Medical ClinicNorthern Hills Eye CareSturgis Chiropractic ClinicSturgis Physical Therapy IncSturgis Regional HospitalVA Black Hills Health Care System

NON-PROFIT & ORGANIZATIONSAction for the Betterment of the CommunityArtists of the Black HillsBlack Hills Area Community FoundationBlack Hills Area Council - BSABlack Hills Bluegrass AssociationBlack Hills Mended HeartsBlack Hills Special ServicesBlessed Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchCenter for Business & Econ of the Northern PlainsChurch of ChristCloud 9 WeddingsCrisis Intervention Shelter ServicesDakota Endurance, LLCDeadwood Elks Lodge #508First Presbyterian ChurchFirst United Methodist ChurchGrace Lutheran ChurchHeritage Acres Inc.High Plains Spiritual Life CenterJackpine Gypsies Motorcycle ClubMeade County 4-HMeade County CommissionMeade County Relay for LifeMeade County Senior Citizens Center Assn.NeighborWorks Dakota Home ResourcesNorthern Hills Alcohol & DrugNorthern Hills Area CASA ProgramNorthern Black Hills Association of RealtorsOlive Branch Lodge #47Open Bible ChurchPost 33 Am Legion BaseballPrairie Hills TransitSalvation Army of Rapid CitySalvation Army of the Northern HillsSouth Dakota Retailers AssociationSturgis Area Arts CouncilSturgis Center for the ArtsSturgis Economic Development CorpSturgis Golden K Kiwanis ClubSturgis Scooper Booster ClubSturgis Soccer AssociationSturgis Alliance of ChurchesSturgis High School Rodeo Booster ClubSturgis Motorcycle Rally IncTrinity Lutheran Church

CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS


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• Complementary shuttle service during motorcycle rally

United Way of the Black HillsVeteran’s ClubWellspring IncWestern Dakota Antique ClubWestern Heritage Days/Wild West RodeoWestern Resources of dis-ABLED IndWest River FoundationZonta of the Sturgis Area

REAL ESTATE/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/HOUSING Casteel Auction & Real EstateCentury 21 American Real EstateDakota Hills Assisted LivingGlover Investments LLCJohnson Real Estate LLCMeade County HousingMeade County TitleProperties UnlimitedThe Real Estate Center of SturgisUnited Country Bertolotto Real Estate & Auction Wyoming Club Real Estate & Title LLC

RESTAURANT/BAR/CASINOAmerican West CateringBurger King, Dakota KingEasyriders SaloonGoodine’s Family RestaurantL Jeffery CateringLoud American RoadhouseLynn’s DakotamartMcDonald’s of SturgisPingel/Shifters Bar & GrillPizza HutPizza Ranch SturgisRent-A-Chef Catering CompanySidehack Saloon & Grill & Gunner’s LoungeSturgis Coffee CompanySturgis SubwaySturgis Wine CompanyTaco John’s of SturgisThe Knuckle SaloonVeteran’s ClubWeimer’s Diner & Donuts

RETAIL/SERVICEA&B Business SolutionsAll Net ConnectionsBack to NatureBadlands EnterprisesBJs Country StoreBlack Hills Rally & GoldBlack Hills Receptions & RentalsBlack Hills Funeral HomeBlack Hills WellnessBradley StorageBrosz Engineering IncCammack Ranch Supply IncCaramel CreationsCaring Hands Elder CareCycle Shirts Inc.CBH CooperativeCommon CentsComputer Guy LLCCool Concepts TravelCurry Carpet & Upholstery CareCurves of SturgisDakota Tree Spraying & Services LLCEast Main LaundryEdward JonesEnsignalFabric JunctionFlowers by RoseGrocery MartH&R BlockHerbrand KennelsHersruds of SturgisHigh Tech SatelliteHot Leathers/Good Sports Sturgis Inc.J&P CyclesJack’s Campers TooJohnston’s Hardware HankKaren Simmons CPA, PCKinkade Funeral HomeLucy’s Nearly New ShoppeLynns DakotamartMane Street SalonMary Kay CosmeticsMB Tree Service, Landscape & SnowRemovalMcPherson Propane

Mr. Al’sNorthern Hills Sod FarmNorthern Hills TechnologyNorwex Independent ConsultantOwens Interstate SalesPamidaPark Avenue Car WashPartyLite GiftsRenegade ClassicsRichter’s Tire & ExhaustRockingtree Floral & Garden CenterRushmore Office SupplyServall Uniform & Linen SupplySouth Side Car WashSturgis Auto CenterSturgis Cigar & Knife CompanySturgis Coffee CompanySturgis Harley-DavidsonSturgis Meat ServiceSturgis Photo & Gifts

Sturgis StorageSturgis YogaSummerset Motors LLCT&M Photographic Studio IncThe High StuffThink! Toner & InkThru Our Eyes PhotgraphyTom’s T’sTown-N-Country PlumbingVanway Trophy & AwardVickie Netterberg CPAVictory Wraps.net (It Works Global)Western Transportation Inc

UTILITIESBlack Hills PowerKnologyMidContinent CommunicationsMontana Dakota Utilities

JUNE7-10 ..........................................................Regional High School Rodeo

15-17 ....................................................Wild West Days & PRCA Rodeo

16............................................................................................Earth Fest

22-24......................................................Black HIlls Bluegrass Festival

22-24 ............................................................Loud Fest Music Festival

23 ......................................................................The Knuckle Car Show

23 ..............................................Black Hills 100 - Trail UltraMarathon

JULYJune 29-July 1 ..................................................Sturgis Camaro Rally

4 ......................FREE Jackpine Gypsies Picnic/4h of July Festivities

4 ................................................................Sturgis Fireworks Display

7 ....................................Sturgis BAM (Bikes, Art & Music) Festival

AUGUST6-12 ................................72nd Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle RallyTM

6 ....................................................................Sturgis Mayor’s Ride

6 ........................................................Legends Ride - Buffalo Chip

8 ..Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast

17-19 ................................................................Meade County Fair

17-19 ....................................................Black Hills Threshing Bee

SEPTEMBERAug. 29-Sept. 2......................6th Annual Sturgis Mustang Rally

14 ..............................Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run II

15 ......Meade County Harvest Days & Ag Appreciation Banquet

OCTOBER12-28..........Chamber’s Crypt Haunted House (weekends only)

31 ..........................................Chamber’s Crypt Haunted House

NOVEMBER2 ............................................................Sturgis Wine & Stein

DECEMBERNov. 30-Dec. 2 ..............................................Winter Festival

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