A benefit event being called Kilah-Palooza will be held at the Forty Rod Roadhouse in Mint Hill on Sunday, Aug. 12. Featuring 10 bands and a variety of activities, the fundraising benefit is for 3-year-old Kilah Davenport who was the victim of a severe beating. Davenport, whose stepfather is charged with the crime, nearly died and may never fully recover as she relearns how to walk, talk and eat.

Being held from noon until 10 p.m., the event will include live music by Another Lost Year, Alien Radio, Blu Avenue, Sugar Smaxx, Firethorne, Sweatin Bullets, HLBLU, Heartbeat, Joey & The Newz and Something Clever. The free event will raise proceeds from the sale of food and drinks, in addition to a silent auction and raffle.

The stepfather, Josh Houser, is charged with felony child abuse and is currently being held under a $1 million bond.