: a gathering, event, or show having a specified focus
a music fest
—often used in combinationa gabfest
Examples of fest in a Sentence
a country music fest
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Dracula by Romanian director Radu Jude will get its world premiere as part of the Swiss fest’s competition program, while Duwayne Dunham (Return of the Jedi, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) will bring the debut of Legend of the Happy Worker, executive produced by Lynch, to the out-of-competition lineup.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Journal Sentinel staff, Special to the Journal Sentinel Quieter weather — and, for some acts, sparser crowds — struck a different tone at Summerfest July 3, kicking off the 2025 fest's final weekend.
—jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The fest is a swirling vortex of music, crowds, and questionable fashion choices — the perfect backdrop for a breakup The best part of ACL as a breakup venue is the promise of anonymity within a massive crowd.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The club plans to celebrate the first anniversary of the program this August during a home match against the Washington Spirit, including with a fan fest prior to kickoff.
—Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Journal Sentinel staff, Special to the Journal Sentinel Quieter weather — and, for some acts, sparser crowds — struck a different tone at Summerfest July 3, kicking off the 2025 fest's final weekend.
—jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The fest is a swirling vortex of music, crowds, and questionable fashion choices — the perfect backdrop for a breakup The best part of ACL as a breakup venue is the promise of anonymity within a massive crowd.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The club plans to celebrate the first anniversary of the program this August during a home match against the Washington Spirit, including with a fan fest prior to kickoff.
—Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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