
There are activities such as the Dyno Drag, Burn-out Pit, Mechanical Bull, and events ranging from the Wall of Death to free nightly shows with national acts on the main stage such as Joan Jett, Ted Nugent, Bad Company and Jackyl.
The industries top custom bike builders such as Billy Lane, Kendall Johnson, Paul Yaffey, and Exile (As Seen on Discovery Channels “Biker Build-Off”) make the Full Throttle their home-base during the rally.



Sturgis Culture
•Sturgis Bike Rally is growing cultural phenomenon turning into mainstream entertainment.
•The Bike Culture crosses all walks of life – professionals, doctors, teachers – it transcends genders and economic lines.
Freedom
Individuality
Camaraderie
Break-away/Escape
“First-time rally-goers are pleasantly surprised to find that the Black Hills are home to the highest concentration of parks, monuments and memorials in the country,” says Sturgis Mayor Mark Zeigler. “That’s what really defines the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally experience. It’s all about the ride – discovering attractions like the four faces of freedom at Mount Rushmore, the massive carving at Crazy Horse Memorial and the wandering herds of buffalo in Custer State Park, all in a single day.”