Honeycrisp alternative (4)

I believe the answer is:

gala

(Other definitions for gala that I've seen before include "Swimming competition" , "A festive occasion, perhaps of sporting nature" , "Special festivity" , "Fête" , "Special performance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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