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.
The Cowboy Ball
Our signature fundraising gala: dinner, dancing, and a night that keeps these programs going all year.
Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
A full week of PRCA rodeo, 4-H & FFA shows, the Jr. Livestock Sale, and family fun at the fairgrounds. Dates to be announced.
Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony
Midway Stage during fair week, honoring the longtime supporters of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo.
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 →