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Demolition Derby returns to Meridian Dairy Days after decade-long hiatus

Proceeds from the Friday night event will benefit FFA and 4H scholarships and activities
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — For the first time in a decade, the Meridian Speedway held a Friday night Dairy Days Demolition Derby, which kicked off at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event's ticket sales are going towards supporting FFA and 4-H scholarships and activities.

Hundreds of fans filled the grandstand to watch the iconic Demolition Derby:

Demolition Derby returns to Meridian Dairy Days after decade-long hiatus

"Go find your grandma's old car, give her 50 bucks for it, knock the windows out of it, and go have a good time," said one driver who came from Oregon to participate in the derby. "This car probably has 100 hours in it ... just to go tear it up in five minutes."

Step behind the scenes and hear from the drivers as they share their preparation strategies:

Drivers prepare for the Meridian Dairy Days Demo Derby

Watch the full 2025 Meridian Dairy Days Demolition Derby:

Meridian Dairy Days Demolition Derby

If you haven't made it to the Dairy Days yet, Saturday is still jam-packed with events, including live music at Storey Park, the annual Real Dairy Days Parade, and the first-ever Dairy Balloon Launch and Glow. Check out Idaho News 6's event guide for more details.