Sierra Ferrell Headlines Stay Wild with Gracie Benefit Concert

Sierra Ferrell, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, will headline the "Stay Wild with Gracie" benefit concert on Friday, October 2, at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection, in Wanship, Utah. The event, which will benefit Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation and American Wild Horse Conservation, is part of a three-day gathering designed to bring people closer to the horses, landscape, and mission behind the weekend.

The concert will feature Ferrell's distinctive country and Americana sound, paired with Western-inspired culinary offerings and a spirited silent auction. Setting against the expansive landscape of The Lodge at Blue Sky, the evening promises to be an unforgettable experience. 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 offer premium seating, access to the silent auction, live entertainment, local food trucks, beverage vouchers, and an exclusive commemorative gift bag.

The benefit concert marks the opening of "Stay Wild with Gracie," a three-day event that will continue with additional live music, equine experiences, intimate dining, educational workshops, and social gatherings. The celebration aims to connect guests with the work of Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation and American Wild Horse Conservation, promoting a shared appreciation for these animals.

Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation, founded in 2014 by Blue Sky owner Barb Phillips, rescues, rehabilitates, and provides lifelong sanctuary for abused, neglected, and surrendered horses. Each horse receives individualized care and a safe place to recover, with many also participating in equine-assisted therapy programs that foster growth, healing, and emotional well-being for both humans and horses. The foundation's mission is to provide gold-standard equine care and to promote compassionate equine care through community engagement, education, and advocacy.

American Wild Horse Conservation, on the other hand, works to protect wild horses and burros on public lands through science, advocacy, policy, and conservation. The organization advances humane solutions to safeguard wild herds for generations to come. At this consequential moment for wild and domestic horses, bringing people together around a shared appreciation for these animals is more important than ever, according to Patricia Miller, executive director of American Wild Horse Conservation.

Together, Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation and American Wild Horse Conservation bring complementary perspectives to the weekend, connecting the care of domestic horses with the protection of wild herds across the American West. The shared mission will be reflected throughout the three-day event, inviting guests to experience music, philanthropy, and advocacy in a unique setting.

The Stay Wild with Gracie Benefit Concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 2, 2026, at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection. General admission tickets are $500 and VIP tickets are $1,500. Tickets and additional weekend experiences are available online. All proceeds from the event will support the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of horses across Utah and the American West.