: 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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Over this time, owner Mike Wallace and his team have become family to the many, many (pause for dramatic inhale) many people who feel like this cozy place — with its rib fests and its vinyl listening parties and its occasional and appreciated polka bands — is home.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
In addition to the music, the fest offers a craft beer-tasting lineup featuring a wide selection of over 40 breweries from Orange County, San Diego and beyond.
—Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The fest is taking place March 5-9 across several locations in Paris, including the Grand Action theater; as well as the industry programme and co-production workshop taking place at CNC and the Institut Suedois.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Last year’s fest featured a similarly eclectic lineup topped by Sam Smith, Martin Garrix, Burna Boy, OneRepublic, Seventeen, The Chainsmokers and solo sets from former One Direction band mates Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
In addition to the music, the fest offers a craft beer-tasting lineup featuring a wide selection of over 40 breweries from Orange County, San Diego and beyond.
—Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The fest is taking place March 5-9 across several locations in Paris, including the Grand Action theater; as well as the industry programme and co-production workshop taking place at CNC and the Institut Suedois.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Last year’s fest featured a similarly eclectic lineup topped by Sam Smith, Martin Garrix, Burna Boy, OneRepublic, Seventeen, The Chainsmokers and solo sets from former One Direction band mates Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fest. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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