Meridian Dairy Days

03/13/2026

🚨 Final Call for Vendors – Meridian Dairy Days 2026 🚨

Vendor applications for Meridian Dairy Days will close Sunday, March 15.

We’ve had a great response from vendors this year, and this will be the final opportunity to submit an application before spaces are finalized.

📅 Meridian Dairy Days | June 25–27, 2026

📝 Applications must be submitted through the Dairy Days website.
This is the only way to apply to be a vendor for the event.

Vendor applications close Sunday, March 15.

Apply here: https://dairydays.org/

01/30/2026

Meridian Dairy Days 2026 vendor applications open February 1st!
Food and general vendor spots fill quickly each year.

Applications are only available through our website — we do not accept vendor applications through social media links or messages.

Apply at:
www.dairydays.org - APPLICATIONS

01/17/2026

📣 Vendor Applications Opening Soon – Dairy Days 2026

Meridian Dairy Days will open Food & General Vendor applications for our June 25–27, 2026 festival on Feb 1st! Apply early these fill fast!

🗓 Applications Open: February 1, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 (earlier than previous years)

Vendor spaces are limited and fill quickly.

⭐ Sponsorship opportunities are almost filled — if your business is interested in sponsoring Dairy Days 2026, visit our website for information.

🔗 Apply or learn more at: www.DairyDays.org

10/07/2025

Great story about the Treasure Valley Heifer Replacement program.

Nayeli and Priscilla Garcia have been following in the footsteps of their grandfather — former Kuna dairy worker Efren Garcia — since they turned 8, routinely seeking his insights on

09/10/2025

One of the largest populated countries is planning to become independent from imports from the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Looking for a million Dairy cows.

The once-empty barns of the Laras Ati milk cooperative are filled with the recent arrival of more than 200 pregnant spotted Holstein-Friesian cows from Australia under Indonesia's ambitious plan to ratchet up milk production.

07/01/2025

Results of the 2025 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle show:
FFA
1. FFA Showmanship Class 1A - Audrey Schwisow Kuna FFA
2. FFA Showmanship Class 1B - Aubree Workman Meridian FFA
3. FFA Overall Showmanship – Audrey Schwisow

4-H
1. 4-H Novice Showmanship Class – Hayden Christensen Kaveman Kritters
2. 4-H Junior Showmanship Class 4 – Hudson Christensen Kaveman Kritters
3. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship Class 5 – Dallin Edwards Rocky Mountain 4-H
4. 4-H Senior Showmanship Class 6 – Priscilla Garcia Kaveman Kritters
5. 4-H Overall Showmanship –
a. Priscilla Garcia (grand)
b. Hudson Christensen (reserve)

Quality
Crossbred
1. Crossbred Senior Calf – Brinley Edwards
2. Crossbred – Summer yearling – Jovi Edwards
3. Crossbred Senior Yearling – Dallin Edwards
4. Crossbred – Junior Champion Female – Brinley Edwards
5. Crossbred – Cows – Hillary sells
6. Crossbred – Senio r Champion Female – Hillar Sells
7. Crossbred – Grand and Reserve –
a. Hillary Sells Grand –
b. Brinley Edwards Reserve
Ayrshire
1. Ayrshire – Marcelo Calderon – Grand

Jersey
2. Jersey – Senior Calf – Harper Mckiney
3. Jersey – Junior Yearling – Hayden Christensen –
4. Jersey – Senior Yearling – Kimber Smith Kuna FFA
5. Jersey – Junior Champion Female – Kimber Smith
6. Jersey – Grand and Reserve –
a. Kimber Smith Grand –
b. Hayden Christensen Reserve

Brown Swiss
1. Brown Swiss – Mac Holmes Grand

Holstein
2. Holstein – Senior Calf – Class 9A – Sophie Workman
3. Holstein – Senior Calf – Class 9B – Ford Schwisow
4. Holstein – Senior Yearling – Class 13A – Courtney Simon
5. Holstein – Senior Yearling – Class 13B – Decal Sharpe
6. Holstein – Senior Calf Run Off – Sophie Workman
7. Holstein – Senior Yearling Run Off -Declan Sharpe
8. Holstein – Junior Champion Female –
a. Declan Sharpe Grand –
b. Courtney Simon Reserve
9. Holstein Cows – Aubree Workman
10. Holstein – Senior Champion Female –
a. Aubree Workman Grand
b. Nayeli Garcia Reserve
11. Holstein – Grand and Reserve –
a. Declan Sharpe Grand
b. Courtney Simon Reserve
Supreme Cow
1. Declan Sharpe Grand
2. Hillary Sells Reserve
3. Kimber Smith Honorable mention

06/25/2025

For those who missed or were in the parade:

Watch the full 2025 Meridian Dairy Days Parade

06/24/2025

🎉 THANK YOU from the 2025 Meridian Dairy Days Board of Directors! 🐄💙
To all of our amazing sponsors, partners, volunteers, and community members — thank you for helping make this year’s event such a huge success!

We’re already gearing up for next year — save the date for the 97th Annual Meridian Dairy Days:
📅 June 25–27, 2026

We can’t wait to celebrate with you again! 🥳

06/22/2025

Weather was perfect for the parade, the change from 6:00 pm to 11:00 am was a huge success.
Here are the results:

Parade results 2025
4-H Entries:
1. Farm Life 4-H
2. Crafty Critters 4-H
3. Caprine Capers 4-H
4. Locust Grove Wranglers 4-H

Non-profit entries:
1. Meridian PAL
2.-tie Treasure Valley Baptist Church
2.-tie Meridian High Swim Team
3. Beehive Federal Credit Union

Cheer/Dance entries:
1. Ballet Folklorico Yareth
2. Motion Dance Studio
3. Meridian High Cheer Squad

Commercial Vehicles:
1. Ruan Dairy Farm Milk Transport

Commercial Floats:
1. Torch Towing and Transport
2. Elite Restoration
3. Western States Equipment

Other vehicles entries:
1. Twisted Vixens Off-Road Club

Horse entries:
1. Trail Riders
2. Diamond W Ranch

Winner of the special High School Spirit Trophy:
Meridian High School

Special Honorable Mention from the judges: Storey Line Church

06/22/2025

Winners from the record setting Dairy Goat show last Friday:
Novice:
Grand Champion Mia Linquist
Reserve Champion Elliot Babcock

Junior:
Grand Champion Ashtyn Ege
Reserve Champion Kynslee Ege

Intermediate:
Grand Champion Paisley Wells
Reserve Champion Oban Aycock

Senior:
Grand Champion Robert Kelly
Reserve Champion Tessa McClenny

FFA:
Grand Champion Brooke Purdy
Reserve Champion Madi Turner

Overall Showman of Entire Show and all age groups
Grand Champion Ashtyn Ege
Reserve Champion Kynslee Ege

Best Junior Doe in Show Bubbles owned by Alayna Griffee

Best Senior Doe in Show Song owned by Lacie King

Thanks to everyone. If you have any pictures post them in the comment section!

06/22/2025

Unfortunately with the wind the the Dairy Glow is partly canceled. They cannot risk the balloons catching on fire.
They are circling their basket with burners and put on a fun fire show.
The weather just hasn't cooperated with our hot air balloon show. We'll try again next year.