1754, from French fête "festival, feast," from Old French feste "feast, celebration" (see feast (n.)). If the date is right, first used in English by Horace Walpole (1717-1797).

1819, from fete (n.). Related: Feted; fetes; feting.

A series of organised parties usually held by promoters. The parties are usually a build up to one big celebration eg. (Carnival). Some of these parties are themed according to the time of the year.eg. (Easter fete, Summer fete).

(rhymes with gate) an outdoor entertainment of party, usually to raise money

n. A festival or feast.

festival, entertainment.

A lavish often outdoor entertainment, a large elaborate party.

(n) an elaborate party (often outdoors)(n) an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)(v) have a celebration

(fate) n. 1. An outdoor event for raising money that usually includes competitions and things for sale e.g. school fete, village fete.

Traditional celebration or festival.

A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity. * '''1991''', ''Treasure Hunting'', Treasure Hunting Publications: *: The final fete of the year was held at the [..]

(dated)social gathering