Motor Maids

of America held their 5-state convention at Sturgis, during the Rally.

The 25th Annual Rally

(August 11-15, 1965) was the first Official 5 day event. This was also one of the first years where housing the visitors became a real problem.

The 38th Annual Rally

(August 7-13, 1978) Was the first time the National ABATE convention was help in Sturgis.  8 deaths were reported during this rally.