Stay Wild with Gracie, presented by Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation and American Wild Horse Conservation, will welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell as headliner for its benefit concert at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection.
The concert will bring Ferrell’s country and Americana sound to an evening of live music, food and philanthropy, with proceeds benefiting the organizations’ work on behalf of wild and domestic horses.
The evening will pair Ferrell with Western-inspired food and a silent auction.
The concert marks the opening of ‘Stay Wild with Gracie,’ a three-day gathering Oct. 2-4 designed to bring people closer to the horses, landscape and mission behind the weekend. The celebration will continue with additional live music, equine experiences, dining, educational workshops and social gatherings.
“Sierra Ferrell brings an authenticity and energy to her music that feels perfectly suited to Blue Sky and the spirit of Stay Wild with Gracie,” said Joe Ogdie, area managing director and general manager at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection. “We are excited to welcome the public for an unforgettable evening and to shine a light on the important work Saving Gracie and American Wild Horse Conservation are doing for horses.”
That work begins with Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation, where horses in need are given care and sanctuary to heal. Founded in 2014 by Blue Sky owner Barb Phillips, the Utah-based nonprofit rescues, rehabilitates and provides lifelong sanctuary for abused, neglected and surrendered horses, giving each animal individualized care and a safe place to recover.
“Stay Wild with Gracie gives us an opportunity to bring people together around our shared love of horses and introduce more people to the work happening at Saving Gracie,” said Barb Phillips, founder of Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation and owner of The Lodge at Blue Sky. “We are thrilled to have Sierra Ferrell join us for this year’s benefit and look forward to an evening that celebrates horses while helping provide a future for those who need our care.”
While Saving Gracie focuses on horses in need of rescue and rehabilitation, American Wild Horse Conservation works to protect wild horses and burros on public lands. Through science, advocacy, policy and conservation, the organization seeks to advance humane solutions and works to safeguard wild herds.
“At this consequential moment for wild and domestic horses, bringing people together around a shared appreciation for these animals is more important than ever,” said Patricia Miller, executive director of American Wild Horse Conservation. “We are proud to partner with Saving Gracie and Blue Sky for an evening that celebrates the spirit of the horse while generating meaningful support for both wild and domestic horses.”
General admission tickets are $500 and include concert admission, live entertainment, local food trucks and access to the silent auction. VIP tickets are $1,500 and include premium seating, access to the silent auction, live entertainment, local food trucks, beverage vouchers and an exclusive commemorative gift bag. Tickets and additional weekend experiences are available online. Proceeds from the event will support the rescue, rehabilitation and conservation of horses across Utah and the American West.