🛼 FoCo Roller Derby Turns 20 (And It’s a Big One)
🎉 A Big Birthday for a Bold Local Legend
Happy Wednesday, FoCo fam,
Some Fort Collins institutions don’t just age — they evolve, get louder, and pull the community closer with every year. This week, one of them hits a milestone that deserves more than a quiet toast. Let’s just say: wheels, music, memories, and a whole lot of heart are involved… keep reading. 👀
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🛼 FoCo Roller Derby Turns 20 (And Throws a Party)
FoCo Roller Derby is hitting a huge milestone—and they’re celebrating the only way that makes sense: loud music, big energy, and a whole lot of community love.
On January 29, the league is taking over Sound Bar for a 20th Anniversary Bash that’s part concert, part throwback, part love letter to two decades of derby in Fort Collins. Expect live sets from local bands Pet Leslie, Team Nonexistent, and Blank Slate, plus a pop-up derby museum packed with photos, memorabilia, and stories from the early days to now.
Between sets, skaters will share what derby has meant to them over the years—and why this scrappy, community-powered sport still matters. There’ll also be opportunities to support FoCo Roller Derby as a nonprofit, helping keep the wheels rolling for future skaters.
🎟️ Tickets:
• $75 VIP – Limited! Reserved cocktail table space, merch, and special drinks
• $40 GA+ – Includes merch
• $20 GA
⏰ 7:00–11:00 PM
📍 Sound Bar | 254 Linden St, Fort Collins
If you like your local history served with live music, roller skates, and a little rebellious spirit—this one’s for you.
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👋 Roll On, Fort Collins
Whether you’ve been cheering from the sidelines for years or this is your first time hearing about it, this celebration is pure Fort Collins energy. Forward this to a friend who loves local music, grassroots sports, or just a good excuse to celebrate something that actually matters.
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See you Friday — and happy birthday to a true FoCo original. 🎂🛼
— Ben
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