Join the community in Sturgis for the Sturgis MusicFest & Fall Festival. As it enters its fifth year, this event celebrates the local culture and highlights hot peppers. The festival spreads across various downtown venues with a mix of live music and food-centric activities. All concerts are free, and the open container policy enhances the festive atmosphere.
Activities and Highlights
- Live Bands at Multiple Locations: Enjoy a variety of music performances across downtown venues.
- Free Concerts: Experience all the music performances at no cost.
- Open Container: Walk around with your favorite drink in hand as you explore different venues.
- Music and Stein Crawl: Join friends for a fun night of great music and drinks.
- Hot Pepper Market: Check out vendor products related to hot peppers.
- Hot Pepper Culinary Samples: Taste culinary delights featuring hot peppers.
- Hot Pepper Eating Competition: Test your spice tolerance in this thrilling contest.
- 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off: Participate or enjoy the creations, with a chance to qualify for the World Chili Cook-Off Championship.
- Homemade Salsa Competition: Show off your salsa-making skills for a chance at a trophy.
- Garden Grange Display Competition: Exhibit your home-grown produce in a judged competition.
- Kids' Fall Festival Activities: Fun activities designed for the little ones.
- Fall Photo Booth: Capture memories with friends and family.
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Bear Butte State Park
This geological formation is one of several intrusions of igneous rock in the Black Hills that formed millions of years ago. From the 4,426 foot summit, you can view four states. Bear Butte State Park is considered a sacred site to the Lakota and a unique natural landmark in the Black Hills.
