Beautification Competition

The IPM 2025 BEAUTIFICATION COMPETITION is Open!
The International Plowing Match & Rural Expo is coming to Grassie, Niagara Region, from September 16 - 20, 2025.
All Niagara residents and organizations are invited to showcase Niagara's natural beauty & community spirit and help welcome IPM visitors & participants.
Download the IPM 2025 Beautification Competition Flyer for all details.
IPM 2025 Theme: From our Farm to Your Table
Prizes:
A total of $4,200 is up from grabs! First, Second and Third place prizes will be awarded in each category.
- 1st Place: $300
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
Judging Criteria:
- 10 points: Use of sign that promotes IPM 2025
- 15 points: Use of theme colours (green and purple)
- 25 points: Originality
- 25 points: Cohesiveness of design
- 25 points: Curb appeal
Rules:
- It is to be a visible Roadside Garden Display
- Send the $10 entry fee via e-transfer to ipm2025sales@outlook.com
- All entries must be received by August 25, 2025
- Submission must include a high resolution JPG Photo (maximum of 3 photos)
- All entry photos become the property of the 2025 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association
- Entry photos may be displayed online (website and social media) or at the IPM
- Download the Entry Form, fill it in, and save as "your name"
- Please send completed entry form and photos to: beautification@ipm2025.ca