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 Green s or Recreation Ground s with a variety of activities and are organised by an ad-hoc committee of volunteers from organisations such as Residents Association s. Attractions seen at village fêtes include Tombola , Coconut Shy s, 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.
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