The 5th annual Holiday Amaryllis Festival

Dickens Carolers strolled around Nehrling Gardens singing Christmas carols during the Holiday Amaryllis Festival.

Santa even made an appearance at the Holiday Amaryllis Festival.

Erik Sampson, who is more commonly known as Erik the Flutemaker, held flute-making demonstrations during the festival.

Barbara Bochiardy answered visitors' questions as they toured the historic Nerhling House. Bochiardy owned the home before selling it for preservation.

Several vendors attended the festival, including Rhonda Maseman who was selling her handmade fairy houses.

The historic Nehrling house dates back to the 1880s and was open for tours during the festival.

Danika Kienle, 4, drew a picture at a booth that was promoting the garden' s educational youth programs.

Nehrling Gardens caretaker David Chomanics, left, had an educational booth at the festival that had various displays about the different animals and insects that live around the Nehrling House, from butterflies to alligators.

Students from Olympia High School performed a variety of Christmas songs throughout the day.