ADJ

big, major
annual
autumn, spring, etc.
international, local
arts, beer, cultural, dance, drama, film, flower, folk, jazz, literary, music, rock, theatre

VERB + FESTIVAL

have, hold
attend, go to, visit
organize
appear at, take part in
The school has taken part in the festival since 1997

FESTIVAL + VERB

take place
begin, open, start
attract sb
The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year

FESTIVAL + NOUN

organizer
events, programme

PREP

at a/the ~
He's appearing at a local folk festival tonight
during a/the ~
the movies shown during the eight-day festival
in a/the ~
the events in this year's festival

ADJ

great, important, major
annual
pagan, religious
Christian, Muslim, etc.
harvest

VERB + FESTIVAL

celebrate, observe
The family always observes the Jewish festivals

PREP

at/on a/the ~
the pilgrims who arrived on major festivals