Belle Joli' Winery & Vineyards
Belle Joli' is a local winery located just south of Sturgis on Vanocker Canyon Road. Choi and Matthew are expert winemakers - Matthew learned through the Enology program at California State University, and Choi is a Certified Sommelier. Belle Joli' grows grapes for its wines throughout the northern Black Hills, with a vineyard located right outside their tasting room near Sturgis! Click below to learn more about booking a tour:
Bear Butte Gardens Organic Farm
Looking for a hands-on South Dakota farm adventure? Look no further than Bear Butte Gardens. The Gardens feature several small-scale organic vegetable crops through the spring, summer, and fall seasons, plus a Farm Stand store on-site to purchase goods grown right on the farm and from surrounding local producers! Click below to learn more about Bear Butte Gardens and to contact Rick and Michelle about a tour:
DesJarlais Farms, Apiary, & Vineyards
DesJarlais Farms is an agricultural venture run by the same family for generations, and just recently opened to the public! The farm offers an intimate look at winemaking and the vineyard, a small orchard, and additional produce gardens. Visitors can also sample the wines produced on the property and learn about beekeeping at the farm apiary! Stop by for a wine tasting and vineyard tour during business hours Thursday through Saturday, 1pm to 6pm (reservations required). Contact the farm via email or phone to make a reservation. Click below to learn more about DesJarlais Farms:
Bear Butte State Park Grasslands & Buffalo Herd
Though not a traditional midwest example of agriculture, Bear Butte State Park is a must-see stop on your agritourism adventure. The park includes grasslands showcasing the native flora and fauna of the region - you might even spy members of the park's resident buffalo herd on your way to the Education Center! Cruise into the park to enjoy the breathtaking and unique geological formation that is Bear Butte, and partake in a glimpse of what western South Dakota's grasslands and wildlife looked like before the homesteading boom:
Sturgis Community Gardens
Community gardens are a growing trend in urban areas, but the same format has proved extremely successful in less densely-populated communities as well. Two garden locations in Sturgis allow the public to garden within city limits in plots reserved each year through an application and lottery process. These garden plots exist side-by-side and allow residents without garden space at home to try their hand at growing vegetables, flowers, and more! Click below to learn more about our Community Gardens, and make plans to enjoy a self-led tour during your agritourism adventure in Sturgis:
