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Fête

Fête is a French language|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 and Australia in the context of ''a village fête,'' pronounced . These are usually outdoor shows held on village greens or recreation grounds with a variety of activities and are organised by an ad hoc committee of volunteers from organisations such as residents associations. Attractions seen at village fêtes include raffle|raffles, Coconut shy|coconut shies, bat a rat|bat a rat stalls, White elephant sale|white elephant stalls, cakes, and home produce such as jam and pickles. Entertainment could include Morris dance|morris dancing, tug of war, fancy dress and pet shows.

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