fests
Informal term for celebrations
Fests is the plural of fest, a gathering or celebration centered on a particular activity or theme: beer fests, film fests, music fests.
The word comes from German and appears most often as a suffix: Oktoberfest, slugfest, lovefest.
A gabfest is a long conversation; a snoozefest is something boring.
Special anniversary observance
- galaFestive formal occasion
- fiestaFestive public celebration
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
jamboree · shindig · bash · hoedown · fete · extravaganza · soiree · pageant
Formal celebratory meal
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
smorgasbord · tasting · vendors · cook-off · barbecue · clambake · potluck · harvest
Inherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- folkRegular common people
- ethnicOf a cultural group
- indigenousOriginating in a region
diaspora · lantern · mid-autumn · harvest · maypole · solstice · multicultural · pride
Ceremonial public procession
- floatsRemains on surface
- costumesClothes for assuming roles
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
samba · steelpan · calypso · soca · bacchanal · krewe · throws · revelers
Live musical performance
- bandsMusical performing groups
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- lineupOrdered list of participants
setlist · performances · outdoor · amphitheater · crowds · encores · acoustic · jazz
Agreed standard of behavior
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- reunionGathering after separation
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
summit · expo · hobbyist · enthusiast · collectors · cosplay · attendees · vendors
jubilee
Special anniversary observance
merrymaking · jamboree · shindig · bash · hoedown · fete · extravaganza · soiree · pageant · conviviality
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
gourmet · smorgasbord · tasting · vendors · cook-off · barbecue · clambake · potluck · harvest · wine
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
indigenous · diaspora · lantern · mid-autumn · harvest · maypole · solstice · multicultural · pride
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- floatsRemains on surface
- costumesClothes for assuming roles
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
masquerade · samba · steelpan · calypso · soca · bacchanal · krewe · throws · revelers · dancing
concert
Live musical performance
lineup · setlist · performances · outdoor · amphitheater · crowds · encores · acoustic · jazz · rock
convention
Agreed standard of behavior
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- reunionGathering after separation
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
conference · summit · expo · hobbyist · enthusiast · collectors · cosplay · attendees · vendors · booths
- music festivalMulti-day concert event
- flower festivalEvent celebrating ornamental blooms
- film festivalMulti-day movie exhibition
- literary festivalEvent celebrating authors and books
- street festivalOpen-air urban celebration
- church festivalReligious community celebration
festival, festive, festivity, festoon, fester, fest, festooned, festivalgoer