Blue Ridge Roller Derby Celebrates 20 years with October 3rd Game at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC - September 10, 2026 — Blue Ridge Roller Derby (BRRD) is celebrating its 20th season with a highly anticipated return to Asheville. BRRD will celebrate with a full day of roller derby, skating, and community celebration on Saturday, October 3rd at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
After two decades of bringing action-packed, family-friendly roller derby to Western North Carolina, BRRD is marking this milestone season with an all-home-team showdown featuring the Black Balsam Batties, Copperhead Outlaws, and The Swarm. Named after WNC wildlife, each team brings its own personality and attack strategy to the track.
What: BRRD 20th Year Celebration & Home-Team "Old Skool" Roller Derby Bout
Where: Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, Asheville, NC
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Doors: 11:00 AM
First game (bout) whistle: 12:00 PM noon (second game 1pm, third game 2pm)
All three teams will be introduced before the first game, followed by a league-wide photo celebrating BRRD's 20th season.
The tight, action-packed schedule puts all three home teams on the track in a single afternoon, with each team facing both of its rivals for an afternoon of competition, bragging rights, and plenty of roller derby action.
Following the games, Harrah's will host a family open skate at 3:00 PM Presented by The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission. This will also be BRRD's Alumni Celebration featuring an unofficial Mean Girls after-party theme, followed by an adult open skate at 6:00 PM.
The celebration continues after the skating at Q-Hall, BRRD's new official after-party sponsor, and a brand new women-sports-only bar. Fans and skaters are invited to keep the party going with an official Golden Girls-themed after after-party, complete with muumuus and cheesecake.
Giving Back
A portion of our proceeds will be donated to our community partner, Bridge Meals a non-profit that connects donors, restaurants, and neighbors in need, building a sustainable, community powered meal support network.
Sponsors
Animated Beauty Salon
Asheville Pet Supply (October)
Asheville Print Company
Budgies Bakeshop
Doc Browns BBQ (legacy season)
Harvest Records
HencoReprographics
Highland Brewing Company
Longevity Physical Therapy
Q-Hall (official after party sponsor)
Whole Body Chiropractic (October)
About Blue Ridge Roller Derby
Blue Ridge Roller Derby (BRRD) is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization and proud member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). BRRD values diversity, inclusivity and equity within our league, our sport, and our community. BRRD relies on the support of our community to provide action-packed, family-friendly fun on four wheels. For additional information visit blueridgerollerderby.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok.
Contact info:
Jenna Davis (aka Coma n Ducer) marketing@blueridgerollerderby.com
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