2023 Plowing Match results summarized in brief.

The International Plowing Match held in Lynden this year had 12 contestants. Karen Occhiogrosso from NWW Fair shared that the competition included five adult class, four ladies class, two youth class, and one exhibition class entrant. The event is made possible by the Northwest Washington Fair and the International Plowing Match Association. The date for the 82nd annual event is May 18, 2024. People can mark their calendars as the event is always on the third Saturday of each May. Pictured below are three participants from Lynden: Trey Shagren, Shelli Van Beek, and Shawn Cramer, from left to right.(Photos courtesy NWWF)

Awards and Placings in 2023 International Plowing Match

Plowing Match Judge: Scott Hamstra of Lynden.

• Special Awards/All entries: 

• Best Groomed and Decorated Farm Class: Tim Bielenberg – Aumsville, OR
• Best Groomed and Decorated Show Class: Shelli Van Beek – Lynden
• Best Going Plow Team: Tim Bielenberg – Aumsville, OR
• Best Dressed Plowman: Andy Hanson – Lynden
• Best Dressed Plow Woman: Suzanne Burkhart – Dayton, OR
• Oldest Plowperson: Tim Bielenberg – Aumsville, OR
• Youngest Plowperson: Shawn Cramer – Lynden

• Special Awards / Youth:

• Best Crown: Shawn Cramer – Lynden
• Best Finish: Jake Cramer – Lynden
• Best In & Out: Shawn Cramer – Lynden
• Best Firmness & Packing: Jake Cramer – Lynden

• Youth Walking Plow Placings:

1. 1st Place: Shawn Cramer – Lynden
2. 2nd Place: Jake Cramer – Lynden

• Special Awards / Ladies Walking Plow:

• Best Crown: Shelli Van Beek – Lynden
• Best Finish: Shelli Van Beek – Lynden
• Best In & Out: Suzanne Burkhart – Dayton, OR
• Best Firmness & Packing: Janna TeVelde – Everson

• Ladies Walking Plow Placings:

1. 1st place: Shelli Van Beek – Lynden
2. 2nd place: Janna TeVelde – Everson
3. 3rd place: Suzanne Burkhart – Dayton, OR
4. 4th place: Amber Weinmann – Ferndale

• Special Awards / Adult Walking Plow:

• Best Crown: Andy Hanson – Lynden
• Best Finish: Trey Shagren – Lynden
• Best In & Out: Andy Hanson – Lynden
• Best Firmness & Packing: Andy Hanson – Lynden

• Adult Walking Plow Placings:

1. 1st place: Trey Shagren – Lynden
2. 2nd place: Andy Hanson – Lynden
3. 3rd place: Tim Bielenberg – Aumsville, OR
4. 4th place: Austin Witman – Lynden
5. 5th place: Seth Weidkamp – Everson