STURGIS, S.D. – The annual Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee coming up this weekend east of Sturgis is a chance for young and old alike to connect … and re-connect … to the pioneering spirit that helped settle these parts.
The three day event, August 15-17, 2025, offers something for everyone, says long-time volunteer William Huston.
Beginning on Friday, August 15th with a Tractor Drive and Tractor Rodeo, there will be food available served by the Sturgis FFA Chapter. It’s also the first day of the parade that gets underway at 1:30p.m.
There are daily games and crafts for all ages, and steam shovel, saw mill and threshing displays. Gates open at 7a.m. daily.
Each year, the Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee, now in its 57th year, selects a particular make/model of equipment to showcase. This year will showcase Minneapolis Moline and all brands of manure spreaders.
Saturday’s events include a Kids and Adult Pedal Tractor Pull and a Tractor Pull. Parade time is 1:30p.m. There are exhibits, a flea market, original historic buildings to see and much more.
Sundays Church Service is followed by Steam / Tractor Races and another parade beginning at 1p.m. The annual event, held at the Western Dakota Antique Club about 10-15 miles east of Sturgis on Alkali Road, brings entertainment and history together to share stories with people and youngsters from all walks of life.
Ticket prices are $5 a day, per person and free admission for kids 12 and under. For more information go online to the Western Antique Club and see the Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee on Facebook