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

Over the years, several high-profile fests struggled to stay afloat with consistently strong slates, and dozens of niche festivals filled in the gaps to serve the city’s diverse filmgoers. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast team packed up the recording equipment and headed into the field to report from the North American fests. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Sep. 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

Following its premiere at Oldenburg, Kill Me Now should find a lifeline in fests and on streaming. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 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

While major fests and fairs have returned to the area this week, including Irish Fest and the Wisconsin State Fair, there are a variety of other events that people can check out in the upcoming week. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2026