Western-themed festival (8)

I believe the answer is:

stampede

(Other definitions for stampede that I've seen before include "Disorderly rush" , "Sudden mad rush" , "Uncontrolled rush" , "Wild run of frightened cattle" , "Sudden rush of people" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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