Animal Festival Guide for Fields of Mistria

The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a delightful new event, the Animal Festival, which not only adds fun to your gameplay but also highlights the animals you've nurtured on your farm. If you're eager to participate, here's a comprehensive guide on how to engage in the Animal Festival and what it entails.

How to Unlock the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The Animal Festival is an annual event in Fields of Mistria, similar to other seasonal town celebrations. If you miss it one year due to other in-game commitments or simply forget, you'll have another chance the following year. The festival kicks off on the 10th day of the Winter season, giving you plenty of time to prepare your animals for the big day. Ensuring they are in top condition will be key to winning the grand prize.

How to Win the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The highlight of the Animal Festival is the competition where you can enter up to two of your farm-raised animals to compete for prizes. You can choose one small animal (such as chickens, ducks, or rabbits) and one large animal (such as cows, alpacas, or sheep). Remember, only fully grown adults can participate in the contest.

How to Enter the Animal Festival Contest

To participate, make your way to the festival grounds in the town center and speak with Josephine at the front counter. She will direct you to the two booths behind her where you can register your animals.

Josephine will also provide valuable tips on how to boost your score. The more hearts your animal has, the higher your score will be. You can increase their hearts by petting or picking them up, feeding them well, and allowing them time outside on sunny days.

Additionally, the rarity of your animal's coat color can significantly impact your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue have a better chance of scoring higher.

When ready, visit Terithia at the left booth to enter your large animals, and Landen at the right booth to enter your small animals. A menu will display which of your animals qualify for each category. Once you've made your selections, return to Josephine and let her know you're ready to ‘start the judging’.

All Prizes for the Animal Festival Contest

A cutscene will then unfold, announcing the winners for the small animal category first, followed by the large animal category. To claim the top spot, you'll need to outshine Hayden's chicken Henrietta in the small animal bracket and his cow Sunshine in the large animal bracket.

Your prizes are determined by your placement in the competition. Note that winning in your first year might be challenging due to the time required to fully nurture your animals and complete necessary farm upgrades to unlock rare animals with unique coat colors.

Consistent care for your animals and continuous upgrades to your farm will dramatically increase your chances of securing the gold crown at the Animal Festival.

This guide wraps up everything you need to know about the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria. For more tips and guides on the game, including how to access the Deep Woods, keep exploring our content.