fete Definition

1. An outdoor event with entertainment, competitions, stalls, etc, usually to raise money for a charity.
2. A festival or holiday, especially to mark the feast day of a saint.

Thesaurus: gala, carnival, celebration, festival, fair, bazaar, feast, holiday.

fêtes, fêted, fêting
1. To entertain or honour someone lavishly.

Thesaurus: entertain, regale, wine and dine, make much of, roll out the red carpet for.