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The demolition derby takes place at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Feats of daredevilry, strength, music and passion were on display Friday at the Douglas County Fair. The fair concludes Saturday with a livestock auction, Family Day at the Carnival, musical performances and more. See dgcountyfair.com for more information.

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The 74 car revs their engine as they drive out for the demolition derby during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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Spectators wait for the demolition derby to begin during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A member of the demolition derby crew waits to give a signal prior to the demolition derby at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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Cars collide during the demolition derby at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A collision occurs during the demolition derby at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A driver races to hit another car during the demolition derby at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A driver waits for action to resume during the demolition derby at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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Firefighters get into position before the demolition derby during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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Members of the Lonestar 4-H Club perform a skit during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A hay bale toss participant loads up to throw during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A participant looks to get their hay bale onto the platform during the hay bale toss at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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Participants compete in the hay bale toss during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A participant grips their hay bale during the hay bale toss at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A hay bale toss participant swings around to throw during the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A hay bale toss participant looks to make it to the next round during the hay bale toss at Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A member of Delta Haze performs during their set at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A member of Delta Haze begins a song during their set at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A member of Delta Haze plays the guitar during their set at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.

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A member of Delta Haze looks to the crowd during their set at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026.