: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combinationa gabfest
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a country music fest
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Fan fest, practice and qualifying laps begin at 10:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and main event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
The daily fest showcases visual, theatrical and culinary arts for theme park visitors.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
With the two additions to the 2025 slate, 88 feature-length films from 33 countries will play at the fest, which launches on Jan. 23.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
The Big Tech sleepovers & fake love fest at Mar-a-Lago will be over soon you guys.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
The daily fest showcases visual, theatrical and culinary arts for theme park visitors.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
With the two additions to the 2025 slate, 88 feature-length films from 33 countries will play at the fest, which launches on Jan. 23.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
The Big Tech sleepovers & fake love fest at Mar-a-Lago will be over soon you guys.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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