The Bruce County International Plowing Match Committee has launched an online Auction!
Using technology to reach interested individuals world wide, everyone can be part of the bidding action - a first in International Plowing Match history!!

The Online Auction features:

• The Original Artwork by Ken Thornburn of Tara as seen in the 2008 IPM Poster. The original illustration in pencil crayon and chalk pastels is matted and mounted in a frame approximately 23 by 26 inches.

• Also available are two of the collectible Peterbuilt IPM Trucks with end dump trailer. Truck #7 and Truck #9 are available individually by online auction. Trucks #10 through 312 are sold out.

• The IPM Committee is also pleased to offer one of their Black, White and Red Souvenir Hockey Jersey’s. Promoting the IPM with the logo on the front, the Hockey Sweater has autographs by: Doug Gilmour, Marcel Dionee, Dave Ellett, Rick Ley, Dale Hawerchuck, Paul Coffee, Steve Thomas, Don Lever, Actor Chris Bolton of the TV show "Rent a Goalie", Jim Cuddy of the band "Blue Rodeo", NHL Referee Kevin Pollock and his father Clark Pollock a well known O.H.A. Referee from Bruce County.

Bidding can take place until 11:59pm on September 1st, 2008. The winning bidders will be notified and invited to pick up their items from the IPM Headquarters office in Teeswater before the IPM. Payment will be accepted by Cash or Certified Cheque. Reserved prices are in effect on each of the online auction items.

See Photographs of each item online from the IPM website: www.ipm2008.ca.
Click on the link at the top of the page and a secure online registration form must be completed before placing a bid. Anyone looking for more information or without internet access should contact the IPM Headquarters main street Teeswater for further assistance.

The International Plowing Match will be held Tuesday September 16th through Saturday September 20th on the farms of Wayne and Wendy McKague and neighbours north-east of Teeswater at the corner of Bruce Road 6 and Highway 4. Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the five day event featuring farm exhibits; plowing competitions; entertainment; corral events; antique, family lifestyle and education programs. Exhibitor and volunteer opportunities are still available please call 1-877-IPM-2008 for details. Approximately 2000 volunteers are needed for the event which will welcome tens of thousands of people to the area.