Greendale Acres in Chilliwack

The Chilliwack Plowing Match is a farm-themed event at Greendale Acres in the Fraser Valley. It features tractor-pulling competitions and other fun activities.

In 2026 the 104th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match takes place on Saturday, April 11th. The farm is open on other select dates too between March 27th and May 3rd, for the Sweet Spring Flower Festival and Easter Activities.

Other special events at the farm this time of year include Tractor Day on April 12th, Grandparents Day on April 24th, and Princess & Superhero Day on April 25th.

See the official Greendale Acres website for full details about events at the farm.

Chilliwack Plowing Match at Greendale Acres

The Chilliwack Plowing Match is an annual tradition at Greendale Acres that began in 1923. The same farm hosts the Chilliwack Corn Maze in the fall. For more than a century, the farm has celebrated its rich history with a day of farming competitions and family-friendly activities in April.

The April event kicks off with a pancake breakfast. The meal is available by donation, with funds supporting Chilliwack Bowls of Hope, a charity that helps children in need. After breakfast, local farmers bring their own equipment to compete in plowing races and challenges. Parts of the competition involve horses, too.

Other activities at the Chilliwack Plowing Match include tractor wagon rides and displays. There’s also a station where guests can learn how to plow and try it themselves. Plus, the event usually features live music, farm animals to see, and kid-friendly games to play.

See the official Greendale Acres website for full details about events at the farm.

Event Date and Location

In 2026 the 104th Chilliwack Plowing Match happens Saturday, April 11th. Doors open at 9:00 am and close at 6:00 pm.

Greendale Acres is located at 41905 Yale Road West in Chilliwack, near the Chilliwack Golf Club and just south of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Admission Details

Tickets to the Chilliwack Plowing Match are available online. If they don’t sell out, tickets will also be available at the farm on the day of the event.

Online prices for this year’s Chilliwack Plowing Match are listed below. Tickets at the gate likely cost about $3 more.

General Admission (ages 3 to 64) – $16
Seniors (ages 65 to 74) – $12

Note: If you don’t fall into the age categories above, you don’t need to buy tickets. In other words, kids under 3 and people ages 75 and over enter for free.

Event Schedule

Below is the schedule for the Chilliwack Plowing Match in 2026.

8:30 am: Competitors arrive and set up their equipment
9:00–10:00 am: Farm opens, and there is a pancake breakfast for all guests (by donation)
10:30 am: The Plowing competition begins
12:00 pm: The Mayor’s plow
1:00–4:00 pm: Live music takes place from The Peterson Duo
3:00 pm: Winners are announced, and the closing ceremony takes place
6:00 pm: The farm remains open after the Plowing match until 6:00 pm

Alongside the Plowing competition, there are other activities to experience while at the venue. Liquor is available for adults aged 19 and older from 11:00 am. There are wagon rides, farm animals to meet, fire pits, blacksmith demonstrations and guests can try their hand at plowing.

Chilliwack Plowing Match Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at the Chilliwack Plowing Match. The footage was recorded at the event a couple of years ago. As you can see, the machinery is interesting, and there are also farm animals and other things to see. The musician singing in this video is Ryan McAllister.