While the rally usually attracts around 500,000 people, officials estimate that more than 250,000 people may still show up to this year's festival despite the coronavirus pandemic. STURGIS, SD - AUGUST 07: People cheer during a concert at the Full Throttle Saloon during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Augin Sturgis, South Dakota. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)īut Ballard says, unlike what you may have seen at the bar in his reality show, this will be a family-friendly business. The Full Throttle, in its second year, is only open during the rally. 392973 46: Motorcycles surround the Full Throttle Saloon, which claims to be the world''s biggest biker bar, during the 61st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 11, 2001, in Sturgis, SD. Michael Ballard, the owner of the Full Throttle Saloon, is setting up shop in Estes Park. (CBS4) - A biker bar infamous for hosting some of the wildest celebrations during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota is bringing its signature brand to Colorado. So keep your eyes and ears open and enjoy what these artists are sharing.ESTES PARK, Colo. I've compiled a daily list of major entertainers performing during the rally but remember there's much more music bouncing around the Black Hills all throughout the event.

So let's see who's going to be hitting the stage in 2022! Admittedly trying to take in all the awe-inspiring nature is probably a little tricky when surrounded by half a million folks. It's surprising how many people from the region haven't experienced the physical beauty of South Dakota's Black Hills. Make sure you don't miss the scenic routes when you're in the Hills. The good news is that Ice-T and the Art of Rap lineup snuck into Snoop's slot. It's no slight to Sturgis, Snoop canceled numerous touring dates including a big trek across Europe. Snoop was scheduled to be a major headliner at Sturgis 2022 until he decided he wasn't coming. Unfortunately, Snoop Dogg will not be one of them. August 5th through 14th well over half a million people are expected at least a portion of the rally. Many come for the meeting of the worldwide motorcycle community and many come simply for the music.

The 'Granddaddy of 'em all' is celebrating its 82nd year.Īttendance of the 2015 Sturgis Rally was figured to be close to 739,000 people.

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