The IPM has arrived!

The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo officially began on Tuesday, September 20, with organizers, participants and vendors welcoming the thousands of guests to the Kirby, Connors and Lachaine farms in Chute-à-Blondeau.

The opening ceremonies were held on Tuesday morning, in the presence of the Queen of the Furrow contestants, dignitaries, organizers and local politicians.

See below for a slideshow of photos from opening day, taken by Review photographer Marie-Noel Shank.