|fātˌshämˈpetr( ə ), -shäⁿˈp-, -pāt-, -t(rə) noun
( plural fêtes champêtres -tˌsh...tr( ə ), ...trə(z), ...t(s))
Etymology: French, literally, rural festival
1. : a gathering for amusements in a rural setting of members of an 18th century French court costumed as shepherds and shepherdesses
2. : an outdoor entertainment : a large garden party