Keeping our western heritage alive for the next generation.
A 501(c)(3) foundation — led by an all-volunteer board of local ranchers, families, and business owners — raising support for the youth, the rodeo, and the agricultural traditions of Douglas County, Colorado.
An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit — operated separately from Douglas County government, with no affiliation to the County.
Real programs for real Douglas County kids
Every dollar raised stays close to home — funding the youth, livestock, and rodeo programs that have defined this community for over a century.
L.E.G. Up Grants
Livestock Educational Grants helping 4-H and FFA members fund and raise their animals — in partnership with Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation.
How it works →DCFF Scholarships
Two $2,000 scholarships each year for Douglas County students who give back to the fair & rodeo through their service.
Learn more →Royalty
The young women who represent the fair, the rodeo, and the spirit of Douglas County — in the arena, in the parade, and across the community.
Meet the royalty →Upcoming events
From the big week in August to the Cowboy Ball, this is where Douglas County comes together.
Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
A full week of PRCA rodeo, 4-H & FFA shows, the Jr. Livestock Sale, and family fun at the fairgrounds.
Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony
9:00–10:30 am · Midway Stage — honoring the longtime supporters of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo.
The Cowboy Ball
Our signature fundraising gala — dinner, dancing, and a night that keeps these programs going all year.
Leave a legacy that outlasts a lifetime.
A gift in your will or estate plan helps ensure the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo thrives for the next 100 years — at no cost to you today. It's one of the most meaningful ways to honor a way of life you love.
Explore Planned Giving →Every way to support the foundation
One place for every kind of gift — give once, give monthly, leave a legacy, or sponsor the fair.
Give Once
A one-time gift of any size.
Give Monthly
Become a Friend of the Fair from $10/mo.
Leave a Legacy
Planned & estate gifts.
Sponsor / Tickets
Cowboy Ball & fair sponsorship.
Lend a hand at the fair
From the grant breakfast to the busiest days of fair week, our volunteers are the backbone of everything the Foundation does. No experience needed — just a love for this community.
Volunteer with us →The Wall of Honor
Honor a rancher, a family, or a lifetime of service with a permanent place on the Heritage Plaza Wall of Honor — a lasting tribute at the heart of the fairgrounds.
Explore the Wall of Honor →