Welcome to the North Notts Ploughing Match Website !

The North Notts Ploughing Match is run by a committee comprising of a few like minded people who are interested in keeping the art of match ploughing alive..

Annually during February we host a vintage match, which is held to raise funds for the main match, which is traditionally held in September. The first vintage match was held two years ago and had fourty competitors bravely baring the weather conditions to take part in what was a successful day that led us to organising another event last year. We were priveledged with over eighty participants coming to the second event, which was basked in some spring sunshine.

March brings with it our dinner dance. Our venue for the last coupe of years has been The Crown at Bawtry. The function room seats 100, and a superb meal is thoroughly enjoyed by all, followed by entertainment from the in house DJ, as well as a few party games.

Before the harvest period, the committee holds a small clay pigeon shoot. The money raised from this event also goes towards the main match.

The second Sunday in September dawns the main match day. Over the last few years the committee has been fortunate to have gained members with enthusiasm and vibrancy. With each new member who has joined, they have brought with them their own aim and expertise. The ultimate goal being to stage a ploughing match which will not only cater for all areas of ploughing but to produce a show which will entertain the whole family.

We have our own marquee which plays host to the produce competitions, these are a mix of vegetables, grains, fodder, baking and the children’s sections.