Quick take
- The 2026 Witches Ride raised more than $40,000, for a four-year total of $150,000, organizers told the Webster Parish Journal, which reported it Oct. 26.
- 300 riders took part, more than double last year, and thousands of people filled downtown Minden.
- The money puts a copy of “Henry, the Star-Spangled Spaniel” by Amanda Martin in the hands of every first grader in Webster, Bienville and Claiborne parishes.
- Some of the money adds to the 2026 Pet Election funds for Minden’s new animal shelter. Next year’s ride is set for Oct. 23, 2027.
Minden’s Witches Ride brought in more than $40,000 this year, according to organizers, the Webster Parish Journal reported Monday. That brings the event’s total to $150,000 over four years.
300 riders took part, more than double last year, and thousands of people filled downtown Minden, according to the Journal. The event had 34 volunteers and more than 50 sponsors.
Where the money goes
- Books for first graders: Every first grader in Webster, Bienville and Claiborne parishes gets a copy of “Henry, the Star-Spangled Spaniel” by Louisiana author Amanda Martin, who owns Studyville.
- Animal shelter: Some of the money adds to the 2026 Pet Election funds for Minden’s new animal shelter.
Next year’s Witches Ride is set for Saturday, Oct. 23, 2027, the Journal reported.