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 Queen of the Furrow 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
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.
