Special Events

Great Balls of Fire Billiards Challenge    Saturday, February 9, 2019

Sound the alarm! Fun is guaranteed to break out when amateur players, firemen, and celebrities team up at the Wynkoop Brewing Company.  It’s an afternoon of friendly competition at the pool tables, cheered on by Denver Bronco cheerleaders and fueled by fabulous food.  Good times, a silent auction and a grand prize for the winning team. 25 years benefiting the Kyle E. Fisher Memorial Fund in honor of Brian & Kelli Fisher’s son who was born with cerebral palsy.

Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show   Sunday, June 9, 2019

Now in its 36th year, get up close and personal with over 500 of the hottest cars you won’t see on the road!  From classic automobiles to modern sports cars, they will fill the lawn of Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. It’s a family affair with food, music and a children’s area with hands-on activities, so bring the whole crew.

Straight Shot Sporting Clay Event   Friday and Saturday, August 9 & 10, 2019

Two days of friendly shooting competitions at Colorado Clays in Brighton.  Friday is a unique opportunity to build your team and network with your peers while participating in team shoots.  Saturday features an officially sanctioned NSCA individual shoot (amateurs shooters welcome).  This fundraiser is one of the largest of its kind in the state!  Join us for one or both days.  Celebrating 14 year of Straight Shot this year!

Wine in the Pines   Friday and Saturday, October 18 & 19, 2019

This two-day extravaganza started 36 years ago and features an elegant multi-course Winemaker’s Dinner at Keystone Ranch Friday night.  The featured winemaker will pair fine wines with each delightful course.  On Saturday, the International Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting features Keystone’s finest cuisine and hundreds of fine wines.  The ode to chocolate and decadent desserts is artful and delicious.  Exciting live and silent auctions, featured entertainment with dancing, make this a night to remember. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and proceeds benefit the Kelly Smith Employment Center at ACCO.

Want to get your business in front of Ability Connection Colorado’s event supporters? We need AUCTION items!

ACCO is always in need of live and silent auctions items for upcoming events. Currently, we are seeking items specifically for the upcoming 
Straight Shot Sporting Clay Event on August 9, 2019 & Wine in the Pines on October 19, 2019. If you have an item or items you would like to donate, please contact Charee Ficco, Ability Connection Colorado’s Development Specialist, at 303.691.9339 x 1109 or cficco@abilityconnectioncolorado.org.

Want to SPONSOR or VOLUNTEER at an upcoming event benefiting Ability Connection Colorado?

Contact Terri Armstrong, Ability Connection Colorado’s Development Director, at 303.691.9339 x 1162 or  tarmstrong@abilityconnectioncolorado.org.