Everything You Need To Know About The International Plowing Match
What is the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM)?
The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is a five-day event focused on agriculture and rural living. Think of it as the biggest ‘fall fair’ you’ve ever been to but if everyone there was either a farmer or lived in the countryside. It’s expected to reach a similar audience size to the Simcoe Fall Fair, which is known as one of the biggest fairs in Ontario. Honestly, it’s the perfect event for the Niagara Region.
There are plowing competitions, activities for people of all ages, agricultural education, live entertainment, food venues, and an RV park. Additionally, you’ll find hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, including Ontario Agra Piping & Supplies. We’re thrilled to be a part of the International Plowing Match and its rich history throughout Ontario.
For its 106th year, the International Plowing Match is being hosted in Niagara for the first time since 1926!
Below you’ll find some of the basics that we know so far, but we will be sure to add in any new relevant information as it becomes available. Stay tuned for event details, vendors, competitions, and more.
International Plowing Match Dates, Location, and Tickets
The IPM will be held at 7402 Mud St W, Grassie, ON L0R 1M0 and the surrounding farms from Tuesday, September 16 to Saturday, September 20, 2025. You can explore the International Plowing Match from 8:30 am to 5 pm every day, and until 7 pm on Thursday.
DAILY ADVANCE TICKETS - ONLINE
Daily Tickets can be used Tuesday, September 16 to Saturday, September 20
Advance ticket sales end on Tuesday September 9, 2025, after this date regular admission for Adults (16+) will apply. Regular Adult (16+) admission is $25 (HST included).
Adult (ages 16+) - $20 (HST included)
Youth (ages 6 - 15) - $5 (HST included)
Family Pack - 2 Adult and 2 Youth admission tickets - $40 (HST included)
TICKETS AT THE GATES - DAILY
Tuesday, September 16 to Saturday, September 20
Adult (ages 16+) - $25 (HST included)
Youth (ages 6 - 15) - $5 (HST included)
Children ages 5 and under – FREE
We accept Cash, Debit, Visa and Mastercard at the Gates.
Where to stay while visiting the International Plowing Match
If you’re visiting from out of town and looking for some options to spend a night (or a few) from the people who live here, you can explore the resources below to see what feels best for you.
Firstly, some of the recommendations from the International Plowing Match website can be found below, with our additional advice found beyond that.
The IPM RV Park
The 2025 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo is being held in the Niagara Region at the West Niagara Fairgrounds located at 7402 Mud Street West, Grassie, Ontario. Just a short drive to Niagara Falls where there is an assortment of sights to see in addition to the nightly entertainment with an excellent array of local talent in the RV Park. The RV Park will be located close to Tented City and guests will have convenient access to all IPM activities.
All sites are 30' x 45' include 30-amp hydro, water and 10 admission passes (2 guests with 2 passes per day). Sites are charged at the weekly rate regardless of how many days you stay, but please reserve your site based on your ACTUAL DATE OF ARRIVAL in order to help facilitate a smoother check-in process.
WEEKLY RATES ARE:
$650 + HST
Additional guests and tickets can be purchased during check-out.
Book here: https://letscamp.ca/camps/ipm
Tourism Niagara Approved Accommodations
Tourism Niagara recommended accommodations can be found here. We’ve filtered these results to the “Niagara Benchmarks” area to help you find a place as close to the IPM as possible. You can use this link to find hotels, cottages, B&Bs, and even campgrounds.
Our Tips and Advice
We’ve highlighted the area that we feel gives you the best range of options within a 20-25 minute drive, along with plenty of selection. Towns like Dunnville, Smithville, and Fonthill will provide you with options for accommodation, beautiful small towns, and a backroads drive to the International Plowing Match that will minimize traffic and avoid highways.
Locations like Stoney Creek and Hamilton will have a ton of hotel options, however they are busier cities that may cause traffic delays on your way to or from the IPM.
Lastly, Grimsby and Beamsville may be the best of both worlds. They’re right off the QEW for easy access and a little bit busier as a result, but the drive to Grassie is short and doesn’t rely on city or highway driving.
Another option worth considering would be a cottage or campground along the Lake Erie cost. If you’re will to add an extra 10 or 15 minutes onto your drive in exchange for a lakefront cottage getaway, the coast between South Cayuga and Lowbanks has dozens to choose from. It may be the perfect way to explore the region, have a vacation, and enjoy everything the International Plowing Match has to offer.
Why We Support the International Plowing Match
Our team at Ontario Agra Piping & Supplies has years of hands-on experience with farming and rural living. To see our friends, families, and community come together to pull off one of the biggest annual events in Ontario is something we’re extremely excited to be a part of. We work with farmers and rural homeowners every day, and can’t wait to spend the week getting to know so many new people, while reconnecting with so many familiar faces.
The agriculture industry is the heart of our community, and we want to help build this into the best success possible. When you’re at the International Plowing Match in Grassie this September, be sure to stop the Ontario Agra Piping & Supplies booth and say hello.
We can’t wait to see you there.
