Chatham-Kent Plowmen's Association

25/10/2026

Thanks to Capes and Crowns CK for having two of our Chatham-Kent Queen of the Furrows, Kallie and Lauren at this year’s Capes and Crowns event, a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis!

27/09/2026

A beautiful day for the Highgate Fair! ☀️Our Chatham-Kent Queen of the Furrow, Kallie Rourke and Chatham-Kent Princess of the Furrow, Nathalie Gallant participated in the parade and brought greetings during the opening ceremonies of the 172nd Annual Highgate Fair. Congratulations to the volunteers on yet another successful year and to all of the exhibitors.

26/09/2026

26/09/2026

So much to celebrate at the 2026 IPM! Congratulations to Brandon Crow, Reserve Champion Plowman (Class 3 - Group 2) and Lauren Ross, C-K Queen of the Furrow who placed 4th in the Queen of the Furrow Plowing! BruceCounty_IPM_2026

25/09/2026

One of our local plowmen competing up in Bruce County this week at the Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026!

25/09/2026

Chatham-Kent Queen of the Furrow 2024-2026, Lauren Ross is representing Chatham-Kent at the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County this week. Check out her plowing from today’s competition, with her coach Brandon Crow! BruceCounty_IPM_2026

24/09/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE. Today each of the representatives from our local Plowmen's Associations will be plowing at this year's Bruce County International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026.

For family and supporters who are planning to attend on site to support their local representative to watch the plowing this afternoon at 2:30 pm, please note the following...

The Official IPM 2026 Show Guide indicates that shuttle access for the Ontario Queen of the Furrow Plowing Competition is available at Gate 1.

UPDATE: Shuttle access for the Queen of the Furrow Plowing Competition is at GATE 4.

Gate 4 is located in the opposite corner of Tented City from Gate 1. Visitors attending the 2:30 p.m. competition should proceed to Gate 4 for shuttle transportation to the plowing fields.

24/09/2026

Amid all the entertainment, exhibits and festivities of IPM 2026, we honour and recognize the men and women at the heart of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) — our plowing competitors.

Plowing competition continues daily throughout the week.

Congratulations to Tuesday’s top finishers! Here are the top three results from each class:

Class 1, Group 1 - Horses, Jointer Plows
Terry Linton, Roseneath 124
Scott Thomas ,Hanover 117
Robert Daniels, Berwick 110

Class 1, Group 2 - Horses, Jointer Plows
Durk Devries, Shallow Lake 128
Glenn Conway, Chute A Blondeau 104
Steven Bickle, Bobcaygeon 98

Class 1, Group 3 - Horses, Sulky Plows
Eric Miller, Williamsford 79

Class 2, Group 1 - Tractors, Two-Furrows, (10-15 yrs)
Jarrett Fleet, Londesboro 122
Carter Moodie, Canfield 117
Reid Schneider, Palmerston 115

Class 2, Group 2A - Tractors, Two-Furrows, (16-20 yrs)
Braden Woelfle, Chesley 108
James Smith, Smithville 105
Ben Speer, Wingham 92

Class 2, Group 2B - ONTARIO JUNIOR CHAMPION CLASS
Brendan Hickey, Auburn 120
Dugald McIntosh, Seaforth 119
Wesley Brown, Meaford 104

Class 2, Group 3 - Tractors, Two-Furrows, (20+ yrs)
Chris Allen, Vankleek Hill 129
Meghan Cameron, Owen Sound 114
Jeremy DeGeer, Little Britain 113

Class 2, Group 4 - Tractors, Tractors, Two-Furrows, (20+ yrs)
Brian McGavin, Walton 140
Allen Hills, Ashton 138
Brian DeGeer, Leaskdale 13

Class 3, Group 2 - Tractors, Three-Furrows, (3+ yrs experience)
Brandon Crow, Thamesville 129
Nicholas Sanders, Puslinch 126
Lyan Blankers, Hanover 117

Class 5, Group 1 - Tractors, ONTARIO CHAMPION CLASS
Brian Davenport, Owen Sound 160
Gene Gruber, Richmond, USA 151.5
Mark Vaarkamp, Hagersville 144.5

Class 5, Group 2, Tractors, Reversible, ONTARIO CHAMPION CLASS
Tom Evans, Tiverton 146
Tor Broeckx, Dessel 137.5
Robert Sterling, Chatham 118

Class 6, Group 1 - Antique Tractors, Drag Plows
Richard Pepper, Chesley 133
Jean-Marc Dessaint, Sarsfield 129
Ken Clarke, Beaverton 126

Class 6, Group 2 - Antique Tractors, Drag Plows
Chris Wismer, Amherstburg 119
Tom Thede, Port Elgin 108
Allison Pepper, Chesley 107

Class 6, Class 3 - Antique Tractors, Mounted Plows
Paul Hodgson, Parkhill 126
Nicole Calande, Alfred 125
Doug Smith, Strathroy 124

Class 6, Class 4 - Antique Tractors, Mounted Plows
Jonathan Marcy, Burford 138
Harry Humphrey, Ayr 125
Mike Lassam, Tillsonburg 115

Class 6, Group 5 - Antique Tractors, Plows (10-21 yrs)
Calysa Doughterty, Scotland 127
Eva Vos, Alvinston 116
Leah Woelfle, Chesley 115

19/09/2026

Chatham-Kent Princess of the Furrow, Nathalie was at another C-K event this weekend, Crowfest! There is still time to check out the Buskers until 11 pm tonight (Sept 19/26). Crowfest Chatham-Kent Seb Whipits & DJ Fritzzz

19/09/2026

Chatham-Kent Queen of the Furrow, Kallie, attended one of many events going on in Chatham-Kent this weekend - Hot Rods for Hospice in Ridgetown. Congratulations to Emily Vollans and all the volunteers on another successful event!