: 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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The fest dedicated to Wisconsin beer typically features dozens of vendors from around the state and more than 100 beer samples.
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Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
This year, as in years past, the two-day fest happened at Miami’s Mana Wynwood event space.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
The Providence fest will also feature headliners Chris Distefano, Hannah Berner, Michael Blaustein and more names to be announced.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The fest will see 16 movies compete in the main competition lineup of its latest edition running Dec. 5-14, including Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon and Kurdwin Ayub’s Moon.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
This year, as in years past, the two-day fest happened at Miami’s Mana Wynwood event space.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
The Providence fest will also feature headliners Chris Distefano, Hannah Berner, Michael Blaustein and more names to be announced.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The fest will see 16 movies compete in the main competition lineup of its latest edition running Dec. 5-14, including Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon and Kurdwin Ayub’s Moon.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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