The 2027 International Plowing Match (IPM) will indeed take place in Lambton County.
In a press release on Thursday, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) stated that a prior announcement from last week was incorrect.
“Our press release of Friday, July 3, 2026 incorrectly indicated that the 2027 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo would not be held in Lambton County,” said Douglas Beatty, a volunteer with the Local Committee of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
He mentioned that some members of the IPM Local Committee have stepped back from organizing preparations for the upcoming match, which was initially set to happen in Brigden.
“It is the intention of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association to continue plans to host a Match in Lambton County in 2027,” read the news release. “We apologize for any inconvenience which our error may have caused. Please refer any questions concerning the 2027 Match to the Ontario Plowmen’s Association.”
The OPA expressed their commitment to engaging and meeting with stakeholders for the 2027 event over the next few weeks. This includes connecting with local committee members, sponsors, partners, and other community members to figure out how best to move forward.
The IPM hasn’t been hosted in Lambton County since it occurred in Marthaville back in 1991. It also took place in Alvinston in 1973 and around Sarnia in 1923.
This historic five-day event gathers plowing fans, farmers, and visitors from all over to celebrate agricultural excellence and community spirit.
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