Free Concerts to Thank Beaver County Community and Honor Recovery

BEAVER, Utah — August 25, 2026 — In the wake of one of the most challenging chapters in Beaver County’s history, community members, local leaders, and partners will come together for a special day of music, gratitude and unity, celebrating the resilience of the people of Beaver County while recognizing the extraordinary efforts that continue to drive recovery forward.

Presented by Eagle Point Resort and Beaver County, the two free community concerts will feature acclaimed performer Chloë Agnew, the original voice of Celtic Woman, and rising country artist Katie Mathews. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Beaver High School Auditorium, performances will take place at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with doors opening one hour before each show. Admission is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early due to limited capacity. The concerts will serve as a community-wide thank you to firefighters, first responders, emergency personnel, volunteers, local businesses and residents whose dedication has helped Beaver County navigate an unprecedented recovery.

More than concerts, the performances are intended as a gathering for neighbors, friends, and supporters to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the strength that has carried the community forward. The event will highlight the spirit of service, generosity, and perseverance that emerged throughout the response and recovery efforts.

The concerts come as Beaver County continues to recover from the devastating Cottonwood Fire, which burned more than 97,000 acres and impacted homes, businesses, recreation areas, and critical infrastructure throughout the region. The Cottonwood Fire caused widespread devastation throughout the Eagle Point community, destroying homes, condominiums, and key resort infrastructure. The challenges did not end when the fire was contained. Subsequent flooding and erosion affected communities throughout Beaver County, damaging property, impacting transportation corridors, creating additional hardships for residents, and further complicating recovery efforts for homeowners, local officials, and emergency response teams. 

“The strength of Beaver County has been on display every day since the fire,” said Shane Gadbaw, owner of Eagle Point Resort. “This is about bringing people together, celebrating the progress that’s been made, recognizing those who stepped forward when their community needed them most, and looking ahead with hope.”

 Recovery efforts continue across Beaver County, supported by local residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government partners. Among those efforts is the work of BeaverTUF, a community foundation established following the Cottonwood Fire to help support long-term recovery, restoration, and resilience initiatives throughout the region. BeaverTUF is currently working with community leaders, land management agencies, and technical experts to evaluate forest restoration, watershed recovery, and wildfire mitigation projects aimed at protecting the area’s natural resources and helping reduce future risks from erosion and flooding.

 “While rebuilding will continue for years to come, moments like this remind us of what makes this community special,” added Gadbaw. “The story of Beaver County is not just one of loss, but of neighbors helping neighbors, resilience in the face of adversity, and a shared commitment to move forward together.”

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