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!
| Plowing Schedule |
| Morning - 9:30am Horse Plowing - 10am Afternoon - 11am VIP Plowing - 2:30pm |
Hydro One Education Centre
Stop in and speak to producers and interact with animals as you learn about all things ag.
Daniel Steep’s Agri-Magic Show - 11am & 1:15pm
Interactive Robotics Activity
Livestock, Crop and Food displays
Demonstration Crops - Examples of 70 crops grown in Chatham-Kent (planted nearby, outside the centre)
Reading Program - Offered by CK Children and Family Services
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.
