Yosemite National Park’s longest-running Christmas tradition, the Bracebridge Dinner, is back after a five-year break, SFGATE reports.

Held at the Ahwahnee Hotel, the multi-course, Tudor-style holiday feast has been a blend of pageantry, theater, and musical performance since its inception in 1927.

The dinner features actors in elaborate costumes, including jesters and villagers, alongside choral singers and musicians.

“It has an ability to totally transport people into a different period of time,” said artistic director Andrea Fulton.

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Famed Yosemite photographer Ansel Adams took over as director in 1929, and his influence remains, with handcrafted stained glass decorations still adorning the dining hall. Fulton, who grew up around the dinner, now leads the production that has expanded to multiple performances each season, involving over 100 cast and crew members.

Despite its grandeur, the show is known for chaotic moments, including accidental stage fires and unexpected animal guests. Actor Jonathan Spencer, who has been part of the production since 2008, said that it is a Christmas version of “controlled chaos.”

Ticket demand for this year’s return has been high, with extra shows added to the schedule. The event remains a beloved part of Yosemite’s holiday tradition, continuing a legacy that began nearly a century ago.

“I can’t wait,” Spencer said. “For me personally, I am itching to get up there because I’ve missed it. It’s a part of my life and I’ve felt the absence.”

Read more at SFGATE.