Organizers of the 2027 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo are looking to sign up more volunteers during a couple of open house events.
The IPM will be held on a family farm, just east of Petrolia, from September 21 to September 25, 2027.
"This celebration of agriculture, rural life and community takes people with all kinds of skills, interests and ideas," read a post on the IPM's Facebook page.
Volunteers will be needed during the event to help in different areas, including parking, entertainment, landscaping, gates, and information booths. Help will also be needed during the setup and teardown process.
Those interested in getting involved can learn more on Saturday, November 14, at the Camlachie Community Centre. The first open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A second open house will be held on Saturday, November 21 at the Plympton-Wyoming Agricultural Society on Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Volunteer applications can also be found online through the IPM's website.
Organizers said a farm background is not needed and all Lambton County residents are welcome to help.
The IPM was first held in 1913, according to the Ontario Plowmen's Association. The outdoor, five-day event attracts thousands of visitors to host communities and celebrates agriculture, food, and agri-tourism.
Bruce County hosted this year's IPM and saw a turnout of over 71,000 people.
