'Fête' is a
French word meaning
festival or
holiday, which has passed into English as a label that may be given to certain events.
It is widely used in
England in the context of "a village fête". These are usually outdoor shows held on
village greens or
recreation grounds with a variety of activities and are organised by an ad-hoc committee of volunteers from organisations such as
residents associations. Attractions seen at village fêtes include
Tombola,
Coconut shys, a '
bat a rat' stall, '
White elephant' stalls, cakes and home produce such as jam and pickles. Entertainment could include
morris dancing,
Tug of war,
fancy dress and pet shows.
See also
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Kermesse