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2020 Season – Canceled

We made the incredibly difficult decision to officially cancel our 2020 season. Please continue to support our fundraisers so we can get back “on track” for next year!



Roller Derby’s Tiered, Return to Play Plan

We’re member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). If you would like to learn more about our tiered, return to play plan- check out this article from Wired! https://www.wired.com/story/womens-roller-derby-has-a-plan-for-covid-and-it-kicks-ass/



2020 Season and Game Update

Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Derby has suspended our 2020 season and in-person practices. We will continue to follow recommendations and orders set by our local, state, and federal government, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). Our 2020 season opener scheduled for April 18th and…



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Smoke and Queers Burlesque: “The Fruity Follies” Fundraiser

Rescheduled for May 24th- Please join us! Smoke & Queers Burlesque Troupe does it again circus-style with “The Fruity Follies” Fundraiser: a four-hour open house carnival complete with pop-up burlesque performances, a cash bar, free food, tarot card readings, face painting, a boudoir photobooth, a BDSM-themed petting zoo in partnership with Cincinnati Leather and so…



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2020 Bockfest Parade

A few brave souls ventured out to bring you the latest in roller derby- now an extreme winter sport. Not really, but the temperature was ~32°F with snow! Donnybrook, Sass Squash, Sneaky Tiki, Lightning Bolt, L.O. Puppet, and O’Doyle Rulz braved the elements to Bock and roll the night away. It was a great crowd…




2020 Covington Mardi Gras Parade

We had a great time at the parade in Mainstrauss, thanks so much! If you got any photos of Knight Mare’s dance moves, please email us at blacknbluegrass@gmail.com, we would love to add them!




BIRDS OF PREY: The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

Have you seen it yet? Did you know that roller derby is featured? Read more about it here. It is pretty fantabulous! We were at AMC at Newport on the Levee on opening night to pass out schedules, answer questions, and represent!



First Practice of 2020!

What’s that you say? Fresh meat, returning skaters, and veterans coming out of retirement? All of that and more, plus- Coach T is back in action! Bring it on, 2020!



Mascot Broomball Exhibition Game

Saturday, February 1, 2020 Our mascot Nightmare, joined other NKY and Cincy mascots for a great game of broomball at the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank on Fountain Square! Thank you to Rosie Red for the great photo!



Nightmare Before Christmas

ATTENTION ALL BBRG FANS! Update your calendars for the penultimate BBRG home game against Western KY Rockin’ Rollers on October 5th 2019! Dress up in your favorite costumes for a Halloween themed night of live roller derby with the Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls! Doors open at 1pm with and your BBRG Blackouts and Western KY Rockin’…