The Royal Belgian Pigeon Fanciers Association (KBDB) organizes the National Days of the Racing Pigeons, which will take place on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 November in the Nekkerhallen in Mechelen.
Program
On Friday, the doors open from 5 pm and on Saturday, the doors open from 10:30 am. Click here to view the full program of the national days.
Location: Nekkerhallen, Mechelen
The Nekkerhallen, located at Plattebeekstraat 1 in Mechelen, is one of the most unique event halls in Europe. It is the second year in a row that the national days are organized at this location.
Tourist attractions in Mechelen
Mechelen is a city with a rich history and culture. In addition to attending the event, visitors can also enjoy various tourist attractions in the city:
ZOO Planckendael:
A beautiful zoo with a wide range of animals.
Grote Markt:
The central square of Mechelen, surrounded by historical buildings.
Museum Hof van Busleyden:
A Renaissance palace in Mechelen where you can learn about the Burgundian Netherlands.
Sint-Romboutstoren:
Offers a beautiful view over the city.
Toy Museum:
A museum dedicated to toys and games from different periods.
Pre-bidding sale
The KBDB also organizes a pre-bidding sale this year with top offers from renowned pigeon fanciers. The pre-bidding sale runs from 1 to 9 November on the KBDB website. The final sale will take place on Saturday 11 November at 2 pm in the Nekkerhallen. Click here for Pre-bidding on the internet