Join us in Pain Court, Chatham-Kent, Ontario for the

The International Plowing Match for 2018 is happening now.
We have assembled what we think is a stellar lineup of
entertainment and informative displays for you to attend.
Check back daily to see some highlights of each day!

Queen of the Furrow Speeches

Pride Seeds Main Stage at 9:30am

Competitors from across Ontario will show off their agricultural knowledge and abilities as they vie for the honour of becoming the 2018-2019 Ontario Queen of the Furrow.

 Guinness World Record Attempt

World Records Tent

We attempt at setting a  Guinness World Record for Largest Sugar Cube Structure.  During the first three days of the IPM, visitors will be able to watch as local artists work to break the record.  As of now, that record belongs to a seven-foot tall structure created with 26,069 sugar cubes.

We're also looking to establish the IPM record for Longest Quilt Binding

Auctioneers Challenge

Guinness World Records Tent from 2- 4pm

One! … Five! … Sold! Catch all that?
A battle of the word: combining speed, precision and concentration.
Auctioneering is more than just a vocation, auctioneering is an art form.
The IPM will be hosting some great auctioneers who will battle for supremacy in the Auctioneers Challenge.
We will see – hear? – auctioneers auctioning off a variety of items during the challenge.
This will give viewers the opportunity to see just how difficult the world of auctioneering is
as well as the vocal precision required to be a successful auctioneer.
Come on out and cheer on your favourite auctioneer as he or she calls their way to supremacy! 
Contestants are judged on auctioning 3 items, and 5 finalists will proceed to auction 3 items each.

MUDMEN

Pride Seeds Main Stage at 1pm & Final Furrow Lounge at 3:30pm

Always entertaining and definitely unique! 
MUDMEN are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. 
Their music has been featured on Xbox and Playstation games, NBC, CBC, and HBO tv shows, HNIC Coach's Corner, six music videos on MTV, and they've reached the top 20 on The Edge radio.
MUDMEN have appeared twice on Parliament Hill for Canada Day,
they have performed at the Edmonton Oilers home opening ceremonies on CBC and the 84th Stanley Cup reunion.

Rodeo

Ram Rodeo Tour Ring at 12pm & 2:30pm

The very popular RAM Rodeo Tour is back at the 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo!
At the Rodeo you will see events including Bareback, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping,
Bull Riding and Team Roping; come and join the excitement!!

Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team

Ram Rodeo Ring at 10:30am and 1:30pm

The Canadian Cowgirls are an elite rodeo-style precision drill team that hails from Chatham-Kent!
They consists of 28 spectacular women and brilliant horses who are all tied together by a common bond - Pride in being Canadian.
The Canadian Cowgirls will be preforming with a variety of different horse breeds including the Quarter Horse,
Appaloosa, Arabian, Paint, and the dependable grade horse.

Team Farmall Dancing Tractors

Dancing Tractors Square at 11am & 1pm

After approximately 3,500 man hours of practice time and drivers' investments in tractors, valued at $7,500 per tractor,
Team Farmall is ready to perform.
The square dance, comprised of traditional calls that all square dance enthusiasts recognize, is combined with precision driving which makes the performance fun,
not only for Team Farmall, but for all who come to watch!

Future of Farming Tent Tailgate Talks

Future of Farming Tent at 11am 

Farmers are always learning from not only themselves but from family and neighbours: from one another.
The popular daily Tailgate Talks are back.
Friday's talk is Ag Careers.

IPM 2018 Souvenirs

Take a look at the many IPM 2018 souvenirs...do you have yours yet? We are selling everything from t-shirts, golf shirts and hoodies to jackets and vests...caps and touques to water bottles and pocket knives...and also four sizes of cutting boards, the "Taste of Chatham-Kent" cookbook., the 2018 IPM Souvenir Truck and more!

Leading up to the IPM, souvenirs are being sold at IPM 2018 Headquarters and many special events. From September 18 - 22, visit us the Souvenir Tent at IPM 2018.

Join us in Pain Court, Chatham-Kent, Ontario for the

The International Plowing Match for 2018 is happening now.
We have assembled what we think is a stellar lineup of
entertainment and informative displays for you to attend.
Check back daily to see some highlights of each day!

Guinness World Record Attempt

Watch as Chef Bob Bulmer and team prepare the ingredients
to establish the Guinness World Record for Largest Caesar,
it needs to be at least 500 litres.
Ingredient preparation runs throughout the day at the World Records Tent.
Final mixing follows a parade to the Lounge at about 2:30pm.

Queen Plowing Competition

Plowing starts at 2:30pm

Come watch the Queen of the Furrow Contestants show the other competitors how plowing is done.  

Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team

Ram Rodeo Ring at 10:30am and 2:30pm

The Canadian Cowgirls are an elite rodeo-style precision drill team that hails from Chatham-Kent!
They consists of 28 spectacular women and brilliant horses who are all tied together by a common bond - Pride in being Canadian.
The Canadian Cowgirls will be preforming with a variety of different horse breeds including the Quarter Horse,
Appaloosa, Arabian, Paint, and the dependable grade horse.

Team Farmall Dancing Tractors

Dancing Tractors Square at 11am & 1pm

After approximately 3,500 man hours of practice time and drivers' investments in tractors, valued at $7,500 per tractor,
Team Farmall is ready to perform.
The square dance, comprised of traditional calls that all square dance enthusiasts recognize, is combined with precision driving which makes the performance fun,
not only for Team Farmall, but for all who come to watch!

Future of Farming Tent Tailgate Talks

Future of Farming Tent at 12pm

Farmers are always learning from not only themselves but from family and neighbours: from one another.
The popular daily Tailgate Talks are back.
Wednesday's talk is Equine Farming with Canadian Cowgirls

IPM 2018 Souvenirs

Take a look at the many IPM 2018 souvenirs...do you have yours yet? We are selling everything from t-shirts, golf shirts and hoodies to jackets and vests...caps and touques to water bottles and pocket knives...and also four sizes of cutting boards, the "Taste of Chatham-Kent" cookbook., the 2018 IPM Souvenir Truck and more!

Leading up to the IPM, souvenirs are being sold at IPM 2018 Headquarters and many special events. From September 18 - 22, visit us the Souvenir Tent at IPM 2018.

Join us in Pain Court, Chatham-Kent, Ontario for the

RAIN CLOSES IPM 2018 Tented City for the Remainder of Thursday September 20

Due to persistent rainfall, organizers of the 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo have closed Tented City for the remainder of Thursday, September 20th.

“We are closing Tented City because of our concern for the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and exhibitors − and because we need to maintain the integrity of the land,” said Cathy Lasby, Executive Director of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association.”

The International Plowing Match for 2018 is happening now.
We have assembled what we think is a stellar lineup of
entertainment and informative displays for you to attend.
Check back daily to see some highlights of each day!

Francophone Day - Championnat international des labours et exposition rurale 2018

French-speaking volunteers will showcase the displays and activites.

Venez vivre l'expérience du Concours international de labour et expo rurale (CIL) en français! Le 20 septembre, les kiosques dans les tentes éducationnelles [éducatives] auront des francophones sur place pour vous accueillir. Si disponible, l'information dans les kiosques sera bilingue. Une expérience unique pour nos francophones et francophiles, petits et grands!

Come experience the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) in French! On September 20th, the kiosks in the educational tents will have francophones on site to welcome you. If available, the information in the kiosks will be bilingual. A unique experience for our Francophones and Francophiles, young and old!

 World Record Attempt

World Records Tent at 10:30am

Join in as we attempt to break the record for Most People Bobbing for Apples at One Time.  The current record is 597.

Rodeo

Ram Rodeo Tour Ring at 12pm & 2:30pm

The very popular RAM Rodeo Tour is back at the 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo!
At the Rodeo you will see events including Bareback, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping,
Bull Riding and Team Roping; come and join the excitement!!

Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team

Ram Rodeo Ring at 11am and 1:30pm

The Canadian Cowgirls are an elite rodeo-style precision drill team that hails from Chatham-Kent!
They consists of 28 spectacular women and brilliant horses who are all tied together by a common bond - Pride in being Canadian.
The Canadian Cowgirls will be preforming with a variety of different horse breeds including the Quarter Horse,
Appaloosa, Arabian, Paint, and the dependable grade horse.

Team Farmall Dancing Tractors

Dancing Tractors Square at 11am & 1pm

After approximately 3,500 man hours of practice time and drivers' investments in tractors, valued at $7,500 per tractor,
Team Farmall is ready to perform.
The square dance, comprised of traditional calls that all square dance enthusiasts recognize, is combined with precision driving which makes the performance fun,
not only for Team Farmall, but for all who come to watch!

Future of Farming Tent Tailgate Talks

Future of Farming Tent at 11am and 2pm

Farmers are always learning from not only themselves but from family and neighbours: from one another.
The popular daily Tailgate Talks are back.
Thursday's talk is Succession and Tax Planning for the Farm Family.

IPM 2018 Souvenirs

Take a look at the many IPM 2018 souvenirs...do you have yours yet? We are selling everything from t-shirts, golf shirts and hoodies to jackets and vests...caps and touques to water bottles and pocket knives...and also four sizes of cutting boards, the "Taste of Chatham-Kent" cookbook., the 2018 IPM Souvenir Truck and more!

Leading up to the IPM, souvenirs are being sold at IPM 2018 Headquarters and many special events. From September 18 - 22, visit us the Souvenir Tent at IPM 2018.

Join us in Pain Court, Chatham-Kent, Ontario for the

The International Plowing Match for 2018 is happening now.
We have assembled what we think is a stellar lineup of
entertainment and informative displays for you to attend.
Check back daily to see some highlights of each day!

Guinness World Record Attempt

World Records Tent at 2pm

Have you ever wanted to be part of a Guinness World Record?
Now’s your chance.
Join in as we attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Egg and Spoon Race,
done in partnership with the Egg Farmers of Ontario.  The current record is 1,445 participants.

Opening Parade and Opening Ceremony

Join us and help kick off the 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo! 
Parade begins at 10:30am, Opening Ceremonies will take place on the Pride Seeds Main Stage at 12:00pm

Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team

Ram Rodeo Ring at 2:30pm

The Canadian Cowgirls are an elite rodeo-style precision drill team that hails from Chatham-Kent!
They consists of 28 spectacular women and brilliant horses who are all tied together by a common bond - Pride in being Canadian.
The Canadian Cowgirls will be preforming with a variety of different horse breeds including the Quarter Horse,
Appaloosa, Arabian, Paint, and the dependable grade horse.

Team Farmall Dancing Tractors

Dancing Tractors Square at 11am & 1pm

After approximately 3,500 man hours of practice time and drivers' investments in tractors, valued at $7,500 per tractor,Team Farmall is ready to perform.
The square dance, comprised of traditional calls that all square dance enthusiasts recognize, is combined with precision driving which makes the performance fun,not only for Team Farmall, but for all who come to watch!

IPM 2018 Souvenirs

Take a look at the many IPM 2018 souvenirs...do you have yours yet? We are selling everything from t-shirts, golf shirts and hoodies to jackets and vests...caps and touques to water bottles and pocket knives...and also four sizes of cutting boards, the "Taste of Chatham-Kent" cookbook., the 2018 IPM Souvenir Truck and more!

Leading up to the IPM, souvenirs are being sold at IPM 2018 Headquarters and many special events. From September 18 - 22, visit us the Souvenir Tent at IPM 2018.