Scarecrows in the Garden

A Special THANK YOU to our event sponsors

• Homeland Bank
• Watson Lightning
• Thomas & Farr Insurance
• Tower Place
• Nettech

Join us for a spooky good time at the 5th Annual NELA Scarecrow Competition at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, October 3 – 7, 2023. The event features area non-profits creating imaginative and fun Halloween displays, celebrity judges, and games in the garden.

• Opening Night - Tuesday, October 3rd | 3:00 – 8:00pm |$5 per person - Featuring Scarecrow displays, a variety of games in the garden, and opportunities for guests to win meals at local restaurants.

Master of Ceremonies: Sheila Snow (VP of Communications, Discover Monroe | West Monroe)

• Celebrity Judges Award - The evening’s high point is the Celebrity Judges’ Award Ceremony at 7:30pm. Four area celebrities, to be announced later this summer, will vote on the best display. The winning organization will receive $500 for their Non-Profit. Second and third-place finishers receive plaques.
• People's Choice Award - Beginning opening night, visitors can view and vote for their favorite Scarecrow. Each guest receives a ticket to vote for their favorite display; extra votes can be purchased for $5.00 each. Voting will continue through Saturday, October 7 at 5 pm. The winner will be announced Monday, October 9 at 10:00 am.

2023 Participants

• West Monroe | West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce
• Ouachita Green
• Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf - Troop 688 (Monroe, LA)
• PAWS of Northeast Louisiana
• Krewe de Riviere
• The Vine of Northeast Louisiana, Inc.
• Humane Society Adoption Center
• Roe City Roller Derby
• The Biscuit Ministry
• Daughters of the American Revolution | Chief Tusquahoma Chapter (West Monroe, LA)
• Pilot Club of the Twin Cities
• Louisiana Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America
• Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo | Zoological Society
• River Cities Humane Society for Cats
• Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
• Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
• Friends of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (FoBB)
• Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency
• Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home
• ARCO of Monroe, LA

Interested in Participating?

This competition is open to regional non-profits - we are accepting 30 entries on a first come, first serve basis.

Participation is free and winning organizations may take home a cash prize to serve your mission!

Display set up begins Monday, October 2 at 9 am.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AS A PARTICIPANT

Interested in Sponsoring?

Sponsor this event for $500 and have your company featured! Your support helps us with marketing, refreshments, trophies, supplies, and prizes!

• Your logo on PSAs, which air on TV, radio, and social media
• Your log on two large Sponsor signs posted during the event
• 14 event tickets for Opening Night
• Inclusion in the museum's two Support Walls for 12 months
• Thank you shout-out during the Awards Ceremony

Please email Ralph Calhoun at Director@bmuseum.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event~