The Rural Voice, 2003-09, Page 35"It is hoped that the area churches
will support a non -denominational
service on Sunday," Bumstead said.
The 2004 Match will be hosting
many kinds of entertainment from
within Grey County, as well as
releasing a promotional CD of
featured entertainers from the area.
These entertainers can be seen at four
stages throughout the tented city and
trailer park.
Another big part of the Match
is the exhibits and between
500 and 600 are expected
next year, including horse, antique
and modern plowing, farm
equipment dealers, livestock,
commercial agri-business, artisans
(the majority from Grey County),
antique displays, helicopter rides, and
team penning.Bumstead says the
educational area is still very much in
the planning stages but is certain it
will include a whole street.
"There will be an interactive
display which children can follow
through educational area that will fit
very nicely into the school
curriculum," said Bumstead.
Here the children will learn hands-
on about rural and agricultural
practices. Bumstead said the school
board will be notified about the
program and will be encouraged to
participate with as many students as
possible over the five-day period of
the match.
An important part of the I.P.M.. is
fundraising and with the event
projected to cost $1.8 million, many
events are in place and about to
happen to cover help cover the costs
for the 2004 Match, including selling
raffle tickets for an antique tractor.
"Souvenirs are selling very well
and we are adding to the lines all the
time. We can't keep the cook books
on the shelves — they're selling like
hot cakes," Bumstead said.
The souvenirs, trailer park, and
marketing and promotions
committees are busy getting ready to
attend this years Plowing Match and
Rural Expo in Lanark County from
September 17 -21.
Bumstead says, "the local IPM
committee will have a display there
to promote our own Match, promote
Grey County, and to network with
the Lanark committee chairs to learn
more about hosting."
Bumstead says all 40 committees
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