1. a special time or event when people gather to celebrate something, often with entertainment, food, and activities
2. an organized series of concerts, plays, or films, typically held annually in the same place

Examples

• The town holds a harvest festival every October.
• We attended the jazz festival downtown last weekend.
• The film festival showcased movies from around the world.
• Children enjoyed the games and rides at the spring festival.
• The music festival featured both local and international artists.
• Food vendors lined the streets during the cultural festival.
• The Shakespeare festival runs for six weeks each summer.