That's when I got thru Sturgis last year,max week early and still buzzing, with a lot less crowds so you can actually get into some of the bar and grills, and if it's your first your in for treat the scenery is great and there are several rides you just got to do. At least get to the Devils Tower and maybe Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore. Have a great trip, I've only been riding local the last few days but did ride over to Pickwick fir a bbq the other day. Oh and Than hotter than Hades in South Dakota. But I,m sure you know that. Have fun Rodger. Tc