The contest is a tradition at the fair that dates back many years and features roller pigeons, a special breed of pigeon “known for their acrobatic abilities,” according to the fair’s website.

‘Pigeon rolling contest’ at Ontario fair has some calling for change The contest features Roller Pigeons, a special breed of pigeon "known for their acrobatic abilities," according to the fair's ...

To Jason Vinuela, the pigeons penned in his back yard are beautiful miracles of art and science, able to perform amazing acrobatic feats and tap the Earth’s magnetic field to find their way home. But ...