Lost and Found: The Most Bizarre Items Abandoned at the Sturgis Rally
Anytime 400,000 of your closest friends drop in for a visit, they're bound to leave a few things behind.
And when those friends are in town for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, some of those items are quite unusual, to say the least.
Strange Souvenirs: Stuffed Animals, Handcuffs, and More
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will hold its 85th edition this summer. From August 1 through 10, thousands of people and bikes will take over Sturgis, South Dakota high in the Black Hills.
The Rally started in 1938 when motorcycle dealer Clarence "Pappy" Hoel organized the "Black Hills Motor Classic" to do stunts and races near Sturgis.
Except for a break during WW2, the Rally has grown to a huge annual event that includes concerts, vendors, and, of course, all types of motorcycles.
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Camping Gear Galore—And Some Things Better Left Unclaimed
At the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground outside of Sturgis hosts 10 days of concerts during the really. Thousands of people pack into a section of South Dakota prairie to enjoy music from Kiss to 'Weird' Al.
The Buffalo Chip Campground's organizers have made it an annual online event to post photos of some of the more bizarre items that turned up in their lost and found after the week of concerts.
Some of it is the usual stuff you'd expect after a gathering of so many people from all over the world:
- Helmet: 1
- Sweatshirt: 1
- Rings: 2
- Bracelets: 2
- Wallets: 3
- Phones: 5
- Hats: 6
- Government-Issued IDs: 7
- Credit Cards: 14
- Sets of Keys: 16
- Pairs of Glasses: 27
But some of the other items left behind have to be seen to be believed.
Here are the 12 best from the 2024 Rally: