Synonyms of fests

fests

noun

plural of fest

as in festivals

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

a country music fest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• festivals
• festivities
• celebrations
• fiestas
• carnivals
• fetes
• jubilees
• galas
• fairs
• exhibits
• rejoicings
• exhibitions
• revels
• jollities
• revelries
• jamborees
• merriments
• merrymakings
• jollifications
• shows
• expositions
• exercises
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fests

In 2014, also boosted its reputation further by earning FIAPF A-list accreditation, putting it into the company of such venerable fests as Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Toronto, Karlovy Vary and Locarno. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Battle Bros Events is known for bringing other food fests here, focused namely on chicken wings and tacos, but pickles? — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Nineteen African fests have already signed on, among them Burkina Faso’s venerable FESPACO — the oldest film festival in sub-Saharan Africa — the Durban Intl. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

The doc, which also screened at fests from TIFF to Zurich, Hamptons, Mill Valley Film Festival, Beyondfest and more, is a hefty 225 minutes long – plus a ten-minute intermission – which limits showtimes. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Twice a year, more than 100 church volunteers come out to cook and serve authentic Greek food, bake pastries and welcome guests at the fests. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Throughout the spring, there are fests crawling up both coasts and in between, too. — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Other great fests this weekend include Hispanic Heritage Festival and Swiss Wine Fest. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026

Get hip to these hippie, bluesy, noisy, punky, rootsy, and rockin’ fests across New England over the next few weeks. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026