Etymology

The word fest derives from the Middle English, from Middle French word festivus, from the Latin word festivus. Festival was first recorded as a noun in 1589. Before it had been used as an adjective from the fourteenth century, meaning to celebrate a church holiday. The etymology of feast is very similar to that of festival. The word "feste" (one letter different from "fest") comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from the Latin word festa. Feast first came into usage as a noun circa 1200, and feast was used as a verb circa 1300. A festival is a special occasion of feasting or celebration, that is usually religious. There can be many different types of festival, like Halloween and Christmas.
Camp Bestival is set to return in 2011 with a bumper line up including appearances from Blondie, Mark Ronson and more. Camp Bestival Tickets for Camp Bestival 2011 are available at Sold Out Ticket Market against nominal rates.
Thu, Jul 28, 2011                      Camp Bestival Tickets                               Venue
 (12:00)                                   28 July 2011 - 31 July 2011                    Dorset (United Kingdom)