Pigeon fanciers gather at fairgrounds
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Read about it at
http://www.nevadadailymail.com/story/1728426.html
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Homing Pigeon Expo & Family Fun Fest
Read about it at
http://www.nevadadailymail.com/story/1728426.html
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
FESTIVALS FEATURING HOMING PIGEONS
Join us at the upcoming festivals to learn more about racing homing pigeons.
May 14, 2011 1-4pm
Family Fest
Hardin County Fairgrounds
301 11th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627
The event is open to families everywhere who use or are interested in Hardin County family resources. There will be no charge for admission and all families will receive a free resource guide.
Many family-friendly activities and performances have already been scheduled including information on racing pigeons, Llama petting, a bicycle rodeo, musical performances and environmental education.
May 15, 2011 10-4
Homing Pigeon Expo and Family Fun Day
Vernon County Fairgrounds
Centennial Blvd, Nevada, MO 64772
Pigeon Show in Poultry Building
All other activities in Home Economics Building
Enjoy the pigeon show, auction, food and fun! Bring the family to have fun and learn about homing pigeons. Hear the history of the homing pigeon during wartime. Kids, have fun on the jumping gym and horseshoe tossing. Learn about the upcoming 2012 Breast Cancer Relief Race.
There's no admission fee.
View the awesome sight of 200 birds in a spectacular release. Drawings and prizes throughout the day. Midwest Racing Pigeon Club and Sac-Osage Club will share information about the care of the birds. AU's Veterans Affairs Chairman, Bill Desmarais will share important historical information about homing pigeons serving alongside their Pigeoneers during wartime. National representative Deone Roberts will be on hand to share membership information.
Join us!
May 14, 2011 1-4pm
Family Fest
Hardin County Fairgrounds
301 11th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627
The event is open to families everywhere who use or are interested in Hardin County family resources. There will be no charge for admission and all families will receive a free resource guide.
Many family-friendly activities and performances have already been scheduled including information on racing pigeons, Llama petting, a bicycle rodeo, musical performances and environmental education.
May 15, 2011 10-4
Homing Pigeon Expo and Family Fun Day
Vernon County Fairgrounds
Centennial Blvd, Nevada, MO 64772
Pigeon Show in Poultry Building
All other activities in Home Economics Building
Enjoy the pigeon show, auction, food and fun! Bring the family to have fun and learn about homing pigeons. Hear the history of the homing pigeon during wartime. Kids, have fun on the jumping gym and horseshoe tossing. Learn about the upcoming 2012 Breast Cancer Relief Race.
There's no admission fee.
View the awesome sight of 200 birds in a spectacular release. Drawings and prizes throughout the day. Midwest Racing Pigeon Club and Sac-Osage Club will share information about the care of the birds. AU's Veterans Affairs Chairman, Bill Desmarais will share important historical information about homing pigeons serving alongside their Pigeoneers during wartime. National representative Deone Roberts will be on hand to share membership information.
Join us!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
4-H FLY-IN
Washington – The Skypilot and Thunderbird groups had their first annual Fly-In and Health Workshop. The event included demonstrations by the kids and a “fit and show” competition, which they do at the fair. Demonstrations included vaccination instruction. They had a fun chili dog lunch and a drawing for kids to win a pigeon. Visiting groups and individuals were included. Sky Pilots’ leader, Herb Cartmell, said “My goal is to send every kid home with a bird or two (that has a loft).
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