Fête

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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 and Australia in the context of a village fête, pronounced IPA: [feɪt]. 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 raffles, coconut shies, bat a rat stalls, 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.