TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT
EXPERIENCE
Illuminated Art
Glowing Pumpkin Field
Lantern Parade
COMMUNITY
Carving Workshops
Artists
Volunteers
ENTERTAINMENT
Food + Drink
Live Music
Family Activities
SUPPORT
Sponsors
Partners
Contact
ABOUT
Ladew Topiary Gardens’ Garden Glow is a 4-night immersive autumn celebration where art, community, and the beauty of Ladew’s gardens come together after dark. Featuring more than 600 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, illuminated installations, live music, food and drink, and family programming, Garden Glow attracts thousands of guests each October and has become one of the region’s most anticipated seasonal events.
Light beams by GO EVENT PRO.
GARDEN GLOW “BY THE NUMBERS”
4 Nights of Programming
700+ Jack O’ Lanterns
30 Featured Artist Pumpkins
10 + Glowing Art Installations
3 Musical Acts Per Night
2 Lantern Parades Nightly
2,000+ Attendees Per Night
100+ Volunteers
Regional Press + Social Reach
Educational Activations
Pumpkins carved by our volunteers for the jack o’lantern field.
THE EXPERIENCE
Magical autumn evenings at Ladew Topiary Gardens.
Pumpkin by Lynne Jones.
GLOWING PUMPKIN FIELD
A highlight of this event that is now in its 9th year is a glowing field of over 700 carved jack o’lanterns carved by volunteers.
REGIONAL ARTISTS
ILLUMINATE THE GARDENS
Commissioned works
10 + glowing art installations each year
Various creative disciplines including sculpture, projection art and more
Media Coverage
This paper cut panel is by Annie Howe.
Photo by Jill Fannon courtesy of B-more Art.
WyldWurm by Baltimore Rock Opera Society.
Photo by Jill Fannon, courtesy of B-more Art.
“The Feline Invasion” by Matt Muirhead.
Photo by Jill Fannon courtesy of B-More Art
“Breathing” by Farida Hughes.
Giant stockings and shoes made of recycled materials by Laura Drogoul.
Installation by Sam Sethi in Ladew Topiary Gardens’ greenhouse.
A detail from Stephanie Tomasello’s underwater inspired glowing install.
LANTERN PARADE
Following a successful parade pilot in 2025 is the addition of a festive Lantern Parade at Ladew Topiary Gardens Garden Glow. The illuminated procession will wind through the event twice each evening, with more than 20 volunteers carrying glowing lanterns during each parade. Guests and community members alike are invited to create their own lanterns and join in, adding even more light, movement, and shared celebration to this beloved autumn tradition.
COMMUNITY
Pumpkin by Lynne Jones.
ACOMMUNITYEFFORT
Volunteers support many aspects of the event but perhaps their largest contribution is helping to create the glowing pumpkin field by carving more than 700 jack-o-lanterns in the week leading up to the event.
Ladew also provides extra-large often measuring 24 to 30 inches pumpkins to established creatives eager to showcase their talent. Placed throughout the gardens, these one-of-a-kind creations offer moments of wonder at every turn. Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis to artists who wish to be part of this extraordinary visual display.
SPECIAL PUMPKINS
by Jillian Roper for Jump Jack Studios
ENTERTAINMENT
Crankie puppet shows by Katherine
are an annual favorite.
Fayhe and Dan Van Allen
“IN THE DARK” CIRCUS ARTS
LIVEMUSIC
Each night the gardens hosts 3 musical acts -2 two groups on the main stage in the bowl and a singular or duo act on the cafe patio.
LOCAL GOODNESS
Local caterers, chefs, farms, breweries, restaurants and food trucks provide a terrific mix of eats and drinks for all of our guests. This year’s food and beverage mix will include a Beer Garten hosted by Independent Brewery. Pizza truck shown here is Love Crust.
A Huge Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors!
Garden Glow is an excellent sponsorship opportunity. The Garden Glow sponsor benefits are commensurate with the level of investment and include your logo on direct mail pieces, e-blasts, inclusion in social media posts, Garden Glow tickets, visibility on Ladew's website, on-site exposure and other marketing opportunities.
Artists
Todd Blatt
Baltimore Rock Opera Society
Laure Drogoul
Katherine Fayhe
Go Event Pro
Farida Hughes
Annie Howe
Matt Muirhead
Andy Holtin + Sam Sethi
Stephanie Tommasello
Daniel Van Allen Oldfields School
Carving Artists
Michael Bare
Joanne Bare
Sarah Campbell
Chad Clikeman
Phillip Doccolo
Jenny Erhard for Downtown Bel Air Alliance
Jay Gillen
Lori Goodman
Lydie + Colin Glynn
Larisa Groht
Palden Hamilton
Charlotte Hager
JP Pototschnik
Contributors
Lynne Jones
Lynne Jones
Val Lucas of Bowerbox Press
David McDonough
Payton Meagher
Kime Meagher
Ava Oelke
Elizabeth Oelke
Krista Robertson
Jillian Roper for Jump Jack Studios
Josh Schuman for Baltimore Event
Solutions
Josh Nelson for Independent Brewing
Sarah Poggi
Rob Randle
Erin + Ron Smyth
Loralee Tyson
The Wajbel Familyy
The Walter Family
Pia Carter Willse
Candace York
Retailers
Ladew Gift Shop
Mouth Party Caramel
Educational Partners
Irvine Nature Center
Phoenix Wildlife Center
*And the many, many other wonderul volunteers who support the event
Entertainment
Black + Tan
Caleb Stine
Circus in the Dark Performing Arts
Desert Shade Duo
Experience
Jonathan Gilmore + The Experience
Kaly Clasuss
Mandy B
Mark Sharp Band
Radish
Ryan Rogers Neighborhood
Tom Starr Band
Uncle Kunkel's One Gram Band
Food & Drink
Apple Cider Donuts - Millford Farms
Brookside Market
Blind Tiger
Buck + Grill
Don’s Dogs
Ellie’s Caramel Apples
Ejji Ramen
Independent Brewery
The Ladew Cafe + Wine Bar
Love Crust
McClintock Spirits
Nut Cart
Prigel Creamery
Royal Sauce
Mr Souvlaki
Tom’s Traveling Coffee
Wicked Sweet Treats
We invite sponsors, artists, volunteers and partners to help bring this magical autumn event to life.
October 14th, 15th, 16th + 17th 2026
For sponsorship inquiries and general event inquiries, contact Heather Wilhelm, at hwilhelm@ladewgardens.com and or Neala Lancellotti at nlancellotti@ladewgardens.com
For art, carving, food, beverage , event production or other partner inquiries, contact Halle von Kessler at halle@8boxwoodlane.com
For press and media inquiries, contact Quinn Collins at quinn@collins-company.com
Sponsor Tiers
PRESENTING SPONSOR 25K
Naming rights, stage signage, VIP tickets
GOLD SPONSOR 10K
Logo placement, digital promotion
SILVER SPONSOR 5K
Event signage, tickets
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
Program listing
10,000 ATTENDEES
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
VIP HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES
CUSTOM SPONSOR ACTIVATION
OPPORTUNITIES
BROAD DEMOGRAPHICS