Just as you'd expect, there'll be a lot to do this year. Concerts, bike shows, races, and every type of V-Twin fun imaginable await those looking for a good time.General EventsSunday, August 5 to Saturday, August 11Suzie Squirrel Campground, Hill City, SD8 a.m.-12 a.m.: South Dakota Clean and Fun Sturgis Rally Campout
Sawtooth Saloon, Piedmont, SD9 a.m.: ABATE Easter Seals Poker Run Monday, August 6Sturgis, SD8 a.m.: 7th Annual Mayor's RideTuesday, August 7Hog Heaven Campground9:30 a.m.: 2nd Annual Sturgis Vintage and Classic Motorcycle AuctionWednesday, August 8Spearfish, SD9 a.m.: Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame Induction BreakfastThursday, August 9Rapid City, SD9 a.m.: South Dakota HOG RallyWhitewood City, SD12-5 p.m.: ABATE Whitewood Social Hour
Sawtooth Saloon, Piedmont, SD9 a.m.: ABATE Easter Seals Poker Run Monday, August 6Sturgis, SD8 a.m.: 7th Annual Mayor's RideTuesday, August 7Hog Heaven Campground9:30 a.m.: 2nd Annual Sturgis Vintage and Classic Motorcycle AuctionWednesday, August 8Spearfish, SD9 a.m.: Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame Induction BreakfastThursday, August 9Rapid City, SD9 a.m.: South Dakota HOG RallyWhitewood City, SD 12-5 p.m.: ABATE Whitewood Social Hour
Harley-Davidson at the Rushmore Civic CenterSaturday, August 4 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: H.O.G. Reception (new date and time) Saturday, August 4 to Monday, August 69 a.m.-5 p.m.: Acceleration Nation Wednesday, August 8 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Harley-Davidson Ride-in Show registration12-3:30 p.m.: Judging4 p.m.: Awards ($500 cash prizes in each class)Saturday, August 4 to Saturday, August 1110 a.m.-5 p.m. August 4 to 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. August 11: Harley-Davidson New Product Show9 a.m.-5 p.m. August 4 to 10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. August 11: Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Harley-Davidson Outdoor Festival and Stage: music, product displays, stunt shows, and more 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Harley-Davidson and Buell demos Sunday, August 5 to Saturday, August 1110 a.m.-4 p.m. August 5 to 10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. August 11: Harley-Davidson free bike washAMD World Championship of Bike BuildingFriday, August 3 and Saturday, August 411 a.m.-6 p.m.: Setup and registrationSunday, August 511 a.m.: Public opening ceremony7:30 p.m.: Park closes to the public8 p.m.: VIP industry partyMonday, August 610 a.m.-7 p.m.: Public hours and judging7 p.m. to late in the night: Private VIP partyTuesday, August 710 a.m.-10 p.m.: Open to the public5 p.m.-7 p.m.: Awards ceremony7 p.m.-10 p.m.: Meet the championsWednesday, August 810 a.m.-9 p.m.: Open to the publicThursday, August 911 a.m.: Champions ride-out
Legend Top 50 Rally ParkSunday, August 5 to Saturday, August 11:Ridley Motorcycles demo ridesMonday, August 610:30-11:30 a.m.: HOT BIKE Magazine Charity Ride registration 12 p.m.: Charity ride leaves for leisurely cruise of the Black Hills6:30 p.m.: Reception and party for the charity rideTuesday, August 7 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m.: Red Bull TNT Freestyle MotocrossAll day: SuicideGirls; Dave Perewitz book signing; World's Fastest Bagger on display10 a.m.: Setup and viewing for the Dakota Classic Car and Custom Motorcycle Auction12-4 p.m.: Car auctioning2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.: Icon Motor Sports biker fashion showWednesday, August 8All day: The Kids & Chrome Hardlife bike displayTime TBA: The Official AMD World Championship of Bike Building After-Party5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.: Icon Motor Sports biker fashion showThursday, August 9 All day: SuicideGirls; Dave Perewitz book signing; Legend Top 50 Custom Bike Show; Boyd Coddington's Garage; World's Fastest Bagger on display12-8 p.m.: Miss Miller Lite magazine signing1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m.: Red Bull TNT Freestyle Motocross2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.: Icon Motor Sports biker fashion showFriday, August 1010 a.m.: Bike for Breast Cancer charity ride registration12 p.m.: Charity rideThunder RoadAugust 3-10:Michael Lichter's Motorcycle-As-Art Exhibit, One World ChoppersStrokers Sturgis 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Seminole Hard Rock Caf Celebrity Bike TourMiss Sturgis Autograph Sessions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.August 3-11 Boss Hoss Demo Rides, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Las Vegas Trikes Demo Rides, by appointment only
Daily Events: Friday, August 3Thunder Road and the Thunderdome open at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 5 Feel the Thunder Race Bike show
Tuesday, August 7 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: 5th Annual Metzeler Sturgis V-Twin Custom Bike Contest ($5 admission to Thunderdome, free parking; Glencoe campers get in free)4-6 p.m.: Public Reception for Michael Lichter's Exhibit, One World Choppers. Meet the featured builders and artists
Wednesday, August 8 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Sculptures in Steel Bike Show. Awards at 5 p.m. ($5 admission to Thunderdome, free parking; Glencoe campers get in free)6-10 p.m.: Charity auction and private party hosted by Phoenix Airbrush and Planet Color (Sherwin-Williams) and IronWorks magazine
Thursday, August 9 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show. Awards at 5 p.m. ($5 admission to Thunderdome, free parking; Glencoe campers get in free)
Friday, August 10 TBA: Trike Wars-The Power of Three Trike Show. Awards at 5 p.m. ($5 admission to Thunderdome, free parking; Glencoe campers get in free)Thunder Road and the Thunderdome close at 7 p.m.
Jackpine Gypsies EventsMonday, August 610 a.m.: Jackpine Gypsies Amateur Hillclimb7 p.m.: 3rd Annual Hoel Memorial Pro-Am Short Track Race
Tuesday, August 77 p.m.: Pro-Am Short-Track Race
Wednesday, August 810 a.m.: NAHA Rumble in the Hills Hillclimb7 p.m.: AMA Hot Shoe National Short Track
Thursday, August 910 a.m.: NAHA Rumble in the Hills Hillclimb
Friday, August 1010 a.m.: Jackpine Gypsies Pro Hillclimb7 p.m.: Amateur Short Track
Saturday, August 11 6 p.m.: Rider and Member Appreciation/Fun Night
The Buffalo Chip CampgroundFriday, August 312 p.m.: Grand Opening Ceremony
Friday, August 3 to Saturday, August 117 a.m.: Sons of Light Ministry free pancake breakfast1 p.m.: Have a beer with Woody4:30 p.m.: The World Pickle Lickin' Federation's Pickle Lickin' contest
Saturday, August 43:30 p.m.: Dan Lawson (acoustic)4 p.m.: Captain Jack (acoustic)7 p.m.: Charlie Brechtel Band7 p.m.: Cowboy Red-horseback quick-draw shooting exhibition8:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-biker attire 8:15 p.m.: Official commencement of ceremonies10-10:15 p.m.: Captain Jack10:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-lingerie12 a.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant semi-finals12:30 a.m.: Dan Lawson (acoustic)
Sunday, August 51 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE motorcycle rodeo3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Ross & Rotten plus Captain Jack5 p.m.: Dan Lawson Band7 p.m.: Captain Jack; Cowboy Red8 p.m.: Melissa Fuller in concert8:30 p.m.: Ratt in concert10:30 p.m.: Poison in concert12:30 a.m.: Charlie Brechtel Band
Monday, August 6 1 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE Motorcycle Rodeo 5 p.m.: Marian Mathews Hersrud book signing; Dan Lawson Band6 p.m.: Tribute to America's vets7 p.m.: Charlie Brechtel Band8 p.m.: Melissa Fuller in concert10-10:15 p.m.: Ross & Rotten10:30 p.m.: Toby Keith in concert12:30 a.m.: Dan Lawson BandTuesday, August 71 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE Motorcycle Rodeo5 p.m.: Dan Lawson Band5:30 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Beach Beauty Pageant7 p.m.: Cowboy Red8 p.m.: Melissa Fuller in concert10-10:15 p.m.: Ross & Rotten12 a.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Beauty Pageant semi-finals12:30 a.m.: Charlie Brechtel BandWednesday, August 810 a.m.: 2nd Annual Rumble in the Hills Pro Hillclimb1 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE motorcycle rodeo2:30-4:30 p.m.: Weinie bites contest and World's Longest Happy Hour ($1 dogs and drafts)3:30 p.m.: Plunge Her races3:45-4:30 p.m.: Ross & Rotten plus Captain Jack5 p.m.: Marian Mathews Hersrud book signing5 p.m.: Rumble in the Hills (open class)5:30 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Beach Beauty Pageant6 p.m.: Charlie Brechtel Band7 p.m.: Cowboy Red8 p.m.: Melissa Fuller in concert8:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-biker attire10:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-lingerie10:30 p.m.: Velvet Revolver in concert12 a.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic semi-finalsThursday, August 910 a.m.: 2nd Annual Rumble in the Hills Pro Hillclimb1 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE motorcycle rodeo3:30 p.m.: Plunge Her races plus World's Longest Happy Hour ($1 dogs and drafts)4 p.m.: Ross & Rotten 5 p.m.: Marian Mathews Hersrud book signing5 p.m.: Rumble in the Hills (open class); Dan Lawson (acoustic); Charlie Brechtel Band5:30 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Beach Beauty Pageant7 p.m.: Cowboy Red8 p.m.: Captain Jack8:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-biker attire10:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-lingerie10:30 p.m.: Foreigner with Bonham and Jones12 a.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic semi-finalsFriday, August 101 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE Motorcycle Rodeo12 p.m.: Dan Lawson Band12:30 p.m.: Burnt River Band 26 Years Survivors Jam3:30 p.m.: Plunge Her races and World's Longest Happy Hour ($1 dogs and drafts); Dan Lawson4:30 p.m.: World Pickle Lickin' Federation Pickle Lickin' Contest5 p.m.: Charlie Brechtel Band5:30 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Beach Beauty Pageant7 p.m.: Cowboy Red8 p.m.: Melissa Fuller in concert8:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-biker attire8:30 p.m.: Blue October in concert10 p.m.: Ross & Rotten10:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-lingerie10:30 p.m.: Chris Daughtry in concert12:15 a.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic semi-finalsSaturday, August 1112:30 p.m.: Burnt River Band 26 Years Survivors Jam1 p.m.-12 a.m.: ABATE Motorcycle Rodeo1 p.m.: Dan Lawson Band3:30 p.m.: Plunge Her races and World's Longest Happy Hour ($1 dogs and drafts); Dan Lawson3:45 p.m.: Ross & Rotten4:30 p.m.: World Pickle Lickin' Federation Pickle Lickin' Contest5:30 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Beach Beauty Pageant6 p.m.: Burnt River Band with Stan7 p.m.: Cowboy Red8 p.m.: Melissa Fuller in concert8:15 p.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic Pageant-biker attire9:45 p.m.: Ross & Rotten12:15 a.m.: Miss Buffalo Chip Hawaiian Tropic semi-finals12:30 a.m.: Burnt River Band 26 Years Survivors JamGlencoe CampgroundSaturday, August 4 to Thursday, August 9TBA: Rock 'N' the Rally Concert Series. Acts TBA. Call Glencoe Camp Resort at (800) 272-4712 for informationBroken SpokeTuesday, August 79 a.m.: 2nd Annual Builder's BreakfastOther events TBA: Call The Broken Spoke at (605) 347-4314 for details, or log on to www.brokenspoke.comFull ThrottleSaturday, August 4 to Saturday, August 11All day: Black List TourTuesday, August 710:30 p.m.: Molly Hatchet in concertWednesday, August 88 p.m.: Murder by Death in concertThursday, August 9TBASaturday, August 117 p.m.: Saliva in concert