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This week on Word on the Wire, we’re covering some of the latest news and upcoming events from across the pigeon hobby.

We spotlight several outstanding pigeons from the NPA Grand National including champion Giant Homers, American Show Racers, Figuritas and the German Beauty Homer named Best in Show. We also recognize notable Racing Homers, Show Type Racing Homers, Saddle Homers, Oriental Frills, Classic Frills and Chinese Owls, along with their owners and exhibitors.

We also run through a packed calendar of upcoming pigeon shows across the United States and Canada, including young bird shows, all-breed events, specialty meets, auctions, sales and junior competitions taking place from September through December.

Plus, get the latest details on Pigeonpalooza, happening Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Snowflake, Arizona. This free, family-friendly event includes an All Age, All Breed Pigeon Show, pigeon and dove release, cooing contest, pigeon talent show, games, raffles, silent pigeon auction, vendors, food trucks and more.

Learn more about the podcast and Pigeonpalooza at:

https://PigeonPod.com

KEYWORDS: pigeon news, Word on the Wire, All About Pigeons podcast, pigeon shows 2026, upcoming pigeon shows, National Pigeon Association, NPA Quarterly Review, champion pigeons, fancy pigeons, racing pigeons, show pigeons, pigeon breeders, pigeon exhibitors, Giant Homer, American Show Racer, German Beauty Homer, Racing Homer, Show Type Racing Homer, Saddle Homer, Oriental Frill, Classic Frill, Chinese Owl, Figurita, young bird show, all breed pigeon show, pigeon auction, pigeon club, Pigeonpalooza, Pigeonpalooza 2026, Snowflake Arizona

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