Governor's Tourism Advisory Board spring meeting

Motorcycling is a major draw for South Dakota statewide. It is a tradition for many couples, families and friends across the state and around the country. Travel South Dakota is joining with South Dakota communities to celebrate this tradition with the Rally Rush campaign.

This program offers the opportunity to welcome riders into your communities. Don't miss the chance to get involved. Together, let's put our world-class hospitality on display as we welcome riders from around the world to experience the country's best riding.
 

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Travel South Dakota is promoting the Rally Rush campaign statewide in an effort to involve as many communities as possible. We're prepared to help communities across the state get started with their own Rally Rush promotions.

• We offer limited funding assistance to regional tourism associations, CVBs, chambers of commerce, economic development corporations/offices, and civic organizations. Requests will be reviewed and approved by Travel South Dakota.

               DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 extended to Friday, June 6, 2025

• For organizations receiving grant funds, a limited supply of pre-designed & printed posters, stickers, window clings, and T-shirts is available from Travel South Dakota. See more information about all promotional materials.
   
• Travel South Dakota will recognize a community with the Rally Rush Rumblin' Community Award during the 2026 Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

               AWARD DEADLINE: Friday, September 12, 2025
 

BENEFITS

• As an industry member who benefits from and supports motorcycling enthusiasts, you will show travelers that South Dakota has outstanding hospitality and that we all work collaboratively to welcome guests from every corner of the country and the world.
   
• Promoting Rally Rush in your community and, if possible, hosting special Rally Rush-related events will make riders feel welcome, and could keep them coming back year after year.
   

LOGOS & USAGE

To help you develop your own Rally Rush promotions, we put together a webpage with the Rally Rush Logos, including logo files, logo usage guidelines, and ideas for promotional items that you can create yourself. Promotional Funds may be used towards these efforts.

FOR INFORMATION 

For more information, contact Thad Friedeman, Senior Marketing Services Coordinator, at 605-773-5329 or [email protected].