Western Tradition.

Western Lifestyle.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to invest in future generations while keeping in mind the western heritage of Southern Arizona and promoting youth and community development through livestock and equestrian education, innovation, entertainment and competition.

Young rider barrel racing on a horse in a rodeo arena. — Photo by Ron Gilson

Tucson Rodeo Foundation

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Press Kit

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Tucson Rodeo

Feb 20 – Feb 28, 2027

Rodeo Parade

February 25, 2027

Chicks n Chaps

February 21, 2027

The Tucson Rodeo Foundation aids the youth of Southern Arizona through building community partnerships to create scholarships, grants, loan programs, assisting in youth livestock auctions, and junior rodeos. TRF is also working to establish endowments and scholarships to aid youth in their continuing educational pursuits in agriculture and veterinary medicine. Currently TRF is working with the Pima County 4-H and their rabbit program and will be working with the local chapters of the FFA. TRF was a buyer at the 2024 Pima County Fair including buying the Grand Champion Lamb.

Promotional flyer for the Tucson Rodeo Foundation June Donation Drive. The graphic features images of livestock auction participants, FFA and 4-H youth, and a market lamb. Donations support youth livestock programs, with donation levels tied to raffle entries for a $150 Cowtown Boots gift certificate. A QR code links to the donation page — Winner will be notified by July 7, 2026!

Junior Livestock
Loan Program

Young boy in a cowboy hat feeding hay to cattle at a ranch in a desert landscape.

Low-interest loans help youth participate in livestock projects, auctions, and hands-on agricultural experiences.

Supports ages 8-18 (4-H / FFA)
Covers livestock and feed costs
Builds responsibility and ag skills

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Upcoming
Event

Tucson Rodeo Foundation Halloween Fundraiser flyer featuring purple background with spiderwebs, witches silhouettes, event at Gaslight Theatre on October 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with “Hocus Pocused!” image.

Join us for our next fundraising event supporting youth programs.

Gaslight Theatre
October 18, 2026

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TRF Dabbs Scholarships
for Students

College students studying together outdoors on a campus with books and a laptop

Annual scholarships for students pursuing higher education in agriculture, veterinary science, or related fields.

For UArizona and Pima students
Fall application deadline: May 1
Spring application deadline: Oct 15

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Three young girls wearing protective vests sit together holding helmets at a rodeo arena. — Photo by Ron Gilson

Young child rides a horse during a rodeo event in an arena. — Photo by Ron Gilson

Young child wearing a helmet rides a sheep during a rodeo event. — Photo by Ron Gilson

Donate now!

The Tucson Rodeo Foundation, Inc. (“TRF”) was incorporated in February 2022 as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donations made to the TRF are tax deductible under IRC Section 170. Click below on TRF Office for information on Cash, Check, and Online donations.