Milbank, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Grant
Population (2019): 3,103
Population (2010): 3,353

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

Milbank has an active community that is growing and changing while still keeping their traditions alive. Milbank is a town located in northeast South Dakota with a population of 3,640 and is located in Grant County which has a population of 7,847. Milbank is located 10 miles from Big Stone Lake and is surrounded by farmland.

History

The community was named for Jeremiah Milbank, railroad director. Incorporated in 1894, the city is governed by a Mayor-Council form of government. Mayor and Councilmen are elected to a two year term.

Recreation / Community Events

Farley Fest is hosted by the community the weekend prior to the 4th of July. The weekend starts with a chili cook off and burn out competition followed at dusk with fireworks in Lake Farley Park. There are also vendors for Arts In The Park on Friday evening. Saturday starts with our 5K run/2mile fun walk, Arts In The Park at the Courthouse Park, and Q-Fest at Farley. The main event is typically a band and street dance. Sunday’s big event is the Gesswein Car Show with live entertainment. Arts In The Park continues in Courthouse Park and Farley Fest ends its’ weekend with a Parade. January brings Milbank’s Farm and Home Show. It is held the 3rd weekend of the month in the National Guard Armory at the High School.

Contact Information

  • Chamber of Commerce: 1001 E. 4th Ave., Suite 201, Milbank, SD 57252
  • Phone: 605-432-6656 OR 800-675-6656
  • Website: milbanksd.com

Source: City of Milbank

Popular Attractions

Main Street Square

Main Street Square

Rapid City

Black Hills Balloons

Black Hills Balloons

Custer

Blue Rock Bar & Grill

Blue Rock Bar & Grill

Sioux Falls

8th Avenue Bakery

8th Avenue Bakery

Belle Fourche

Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom

Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom

Sioux Falls

Yankton Convention & Visitors Bureau

Yankton Convention & Visitors Bureau

Yankton

Coffea Roasterie & Espresso Bar

Coffea Roasterie & Espresso Bar

Sioux Falls

Rockin R Trail Rides

Rockin R Trail Rides

Custer

Belvidere East / Exit 170 KOA

Belvidere East / Exit 170 KOA

Midland

Greatest Show on H20 at Catfish Bay

Greatest Show on H20 at Catfish Bay

Sioux Falls

Triangle Ranch Bed & Breakfast

Triangle Ranch Bed & Breakfast

Philip

International Vinegar Museum

International Vinegar Museum

Roslyn

River’s Edge at The Landing

River’s Edge at The Landing

Yankton

Que Pasa Cantina

Que Pasa Cantina

Rapid City

The Outdoor Campus

The Outdoor Campus

Sioux Falls

JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars / 3.0 Cocktail Bar

JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars / 3.0 Cocktail Bar

Sioux Falls

Black Hills Speedway

Black Hills Speedway

Rapid City

John Lopez Studio / Kokomo Gallery

John Lopez Studio / Kokomo Gallery

Lemmon

Great Faces. Great Places.

South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!

Badlands

Western South Dakota

Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.

CENTRAL REGION

This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US. 

Eastern Region

The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.