They are defo spreading out! Sturgis is allowing vendors to set up a full week early and open 3 days early this year. And area towns are also adding more attractions, campgrounds, etc. to spread things out. From Gillette, WY to Murdo, SD to Hot Springs, SD to Alzada, MT; things just keep spreading! I have no doubt that some of the "cowboy" cops out here will be on the look out for anything that will bring revenue, so be careful. While there is no longer a handlebar height limit in WY, it is still shoulder high in SD, one beer out of 6 pack constitutes "open container" and lack of baffles will all earn money for SD! So be careful out there! HA is increasing their presence in the downtown area with at least 6 "support" shops, but SOS is also making an effort to make their presence known; as well as a few others. So let's be aware out there!

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 We know of free vendor space within Sturgis city limits if you wish to know more please contact us.

Were looking for someone that can stay at the space for most of the week.
Thanks, MCA247

So does this mean the women won't be able to be naked????    

They were already getting a lot new rules before this. Quiet time, no blocking traffic for beads, no outside alcohol, etc....now they are going to have to have laws and a police force on site. That place has been a pit since day one and only keeps getting worse.

Looks like wife wants to take her bike in the back of her truck to Sturgis. that all depends if her back is good to go or not  .    LOL and thats not going to  curb my fun hahahahha!!  

Well if she does that, at least she has 3 different options depending on how she feels at any given time!

It means the Chip will have their own rules.

 Buffalo Chip has become a real Town! New Laws, New?
What will be different?
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/buffalo-chip-is-state-s-newest-town/article_e6489953-3c34-5332-a13c-087662465e29.html    

1.2 Million Now Expected in Sturgis
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All I can say is HOLY CRAP!!!!!! Thats alot of portapotty duty .lol

Incorporating the "Chip" will now make it eligible for federal funding (grants and super low interest loans) with infrastructure costs such as public safety, water, sewer & streets.
Now one wonders if "city owned" property will be exempt from property taxes?
In addition "The Chip" can now assess a city sales tax, bed and booze tax, even a four or more wheels tax which will go a long ways in helping reduce out of pocket expense for the required match to get the government grants and loans.
Which was once a private concern is now subsidized by the tax payers for once a year and extremely profitable entertainment.

I don't like it either but then again, after a total of 16 trips to the rally I've pretty much had enough of that rally. For years I thought there would be another city created outside of Sturgis but I never thought the owners of BC would be the one. God I'm one old s.o.b.

Peace

 Im heading out to Sturgis, this year i decided to find a part time job  while out their.  i can get paid and still do things.  I will be working at the Shady Valley camp ground.  I will be heading out their on the 22 of July, if any body is going that directing at that time..  My starting point Is Louisville KY Just drop me a line .

I've been there every single year for the last 30 years and couple stray years before that. But for me it is like a family reunion. Since I moved away, this is the only time of year I get to meet up with a lot of my friends and family from home. I am there for 2 weeks, go downtown twice, take 3 rides and the rest of the time is spent socializing on the campground with my peeps!

I will never get "too old" or "experienced" for that!

We'll make I'll make sure to drop by and say howdy

Plans are set in stone. Leaving Kannapolis,NC. wee hours of the AM and Staying in St. joseph.Mo. on 7/30 getting up in early AM and finishing off to Glencoe Camp grounds 7/31. Unpack and time to cut loose.,enjoy life

I am getting there on the 27th, so I will see you there!

Yay! But as it turns out, I will be going to CO for the 30th-1st to see my father-in-law as he is in poor health. But I will have camp set up in Section 8 as usual!

 We'll be at Buffalo Chip Campground (Now a Town)
www.buffalochip.com ;