- December 22, 2024
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June Warren shows off a beautiful red amaryllis in bloom.
Dean Bales browsed the tillandisas.
Gwendolynne Clayton was all smiles as she met with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Amaryllises in bloom of all colors were the first plants people saw as they arrived to the festival.
Amanda Wilkes of the Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey brought a Great Horned Owl, named Gordon, to the festival to educate attendees about the species.
Benno Deifel of Backhaus German Bakery & Deli grilled up different kinds of German sausages to serve to hungry attendees.
Niall Maw peeled amaryllis bulbs to prep them for sale.
Mandy Milligan, left, and Kara Ross came to the festival for the camellias.
Charles McKee of the Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey was the handler for Sable the Short Tailed Hawk.
Ted Straus, left, and Freddy Burky entertained guests with holiday songs on the mandolin and violin.
Lorraine Evans and Peter Quilty were excited for the amaryllises they purchased.
String students from the Olympia High School band played an assortment of holiday songs throughout the festival.
Colleen Chomanics browsed the items that were up for grabs in the silent auction.
Bill Girard took a moment to browse the different kinds of wooden crafts that were for sale by Woodpops.
Members of the community gathered at Nehrling Gardens on Saturday, Dec. 14 for its eighth annual Holiday Amaryllis Festival. Blooming amaryllis plants as well as bulbs were available for purchase for holiday gifts. Attendees also got to pursue and purchase an array of other flowers and plants. The event also featured education and eco-activities, vendors, refreshments, a silent auction and raffle as well as music performances.
