Lots of happening looking women wearing the latest in party wear dancing themselves silly. Food is incidental. Conversations, if any, are carried out at the top of your lungs over the music. General feeling of joie de vivre. Lots of alcohol to choose from.
Food is incidental but available from a host of people.
There are two main types of fetes, all-inclusives where all food, drink and anything else the host may choose to throw in are included in the price of the ticket. These can be good value for money and the bands are usually quite hot. These can be some very high tones events with society figures, premium bars and upscale locations including residential areas where residents throw the party. The bands are usually the most popular ones usually with very sexy frontline singers and there is some attempt at decor or at least tables to put your empties down on. The proceeds for these are usually for a cause, for example the University Endowment Fund has one of the biggest fetes and tickets are in high demand.