The Royal Pigeon Racing Association Show of the Year took place at the Winter Gardens on Saturday and Sunday where many came to watch the showing and judging of over 2,000 of the top homing pigeons in the country.
Known locally just as the Pigeon Show, it is the largest of its kind in Europe, attracting more than 15,000 visitors each year.
Now in it’s 54th year, the two-day event featured over 100 trade stands with exhibitors including various groups and organisations.
There was also charity pigeon auctions, raffles for new lofts, talks, films and young fanciers areas.
Take a look at same of the eye-catching pics from the event.
1. Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens
Ellie McLaughlin from Boddy and Ridgewood. Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens
Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Photo: Daniel Martino
3. Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens
How many pigeons can you count? Photo: Daniel Martino
4. Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens
The two-day event was held over the weekend. Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens
Thousands attended the popular event which was held at the Winter Gardens. Photo: Daniel Martino
6. Pigeon fanciers attend the 2025 British Homing World Show of the Year at the Winter Gardens
Denise Kean from Ven Lofts. Photo: Daniel Martino