Aspen Acres Fire Benefit

The Aspen Acres Fire Benefit is a special event held on July 18, 2026, at the Whitewater Bar & Grill, located at 45045 W. U.S. 50 in Fremont County, Colorado. Organized after the cancellation of the Whitewater Festival due to the Aspen Acres fire, this benefit brings together several bands originally slated to perform, playing for a good cause.

The event aims to raise funds for the Humane Society of Fremont County through the Fremont County Foundation, providing support for the shelter and the numerous animals it accepted during the fire. Attendees can enjoy an evening of live music featuring local and Colorado favorite bands, along with food, drinks, and entertainment options like axe throwing. Both a live auction, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and a silent auction running throughout the night will be part of the fundraising efforts. Entry to the main event is free.

Following the benefit, an afterparty will be hosted at Whitewater Rooftop Social, a sister restaurant located at 302 Royal Gorge Blvd., starting at 9 p.m. This afterparty also offers free entry and will feature a DJ playing until midnight, alongside a full bar.