Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is pleased to be supporting the 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM).
The International Plowing Match & Rural Expo is a five-day celebration of agriculture and rural living. There are plowing competitions, a range of activities for people of all ages, numerous opportunities to learn about agriculture, near-constant live entertainment in multiple venues, hundreds of vendors and exhibitors (large and small equipment, lifestyle items and much more), a wide variety of food, an RV Park and more.
Our role
Public Health will ensure event vendors meet the requirements of the Ontario Food Premises Regulation 493/17 and the Ontario Personal Service Settings Regulation 136/18 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. We will also ensure that drinking water provided for the duration of the event meets the requirements of O. Reg. 319/08: Small Drinking Water Systems.
Vendors’ role
The deadline for participating food and beverage vendors and personal services vendors to submit an application form to WDG Public Health is September 1, 2023. Information for event vendors can be found on the Special Event Information for Organizers and Vendors page.
- Food Vendors: International Plowing Match (IPM) Food Vendor Application Form (online)
- Food Vendors: International Plowing Match & Rural Expo Food Vendor Package (PDF)
- Personal Services Vendors: Special Event Personal Services Vendor Application Form (online)
Visit the official 2023 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo site for more information about the event.