The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a host of exciting new activities and features, including the much-anticipated Animal Festival. This event not only promises a good time but also gives your farm-raised animals a chance to bask in the spotlight. If you're eager to participate, here's a comprehensive guide on how to make the most of the Animal Festival and everything it offers.
How to Unlock Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
The Animal Festival in *Fields of Mistria* is a seasonal event that occurs annually, similar to other town festivities. If you miss it one year due to in-game commitments or simply forget, you can always participate the following year.
The festival kicks off on the **10th day of the Winter season**. Depending on your current position in the seasonal cycle, this gives you plenty of time to focus on buying and caring for your animals. Ensuring they are in top condition is crucial if you aim to win the grand prize at the festival.
How to Win Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
The highlight of the Animal Festival is the main competition where you can enter **up to two of your farm-raised animals** to compete for prizes. You can choose **one small animal** (e.g., chickens, ducks, rabbits) and **one large animal** (e.g., cows, alpacas, sheep). Remember, only fully grown adult animals are eligible to enter.
How to Enter the Animal Festival Contest
To participate, head to the festival grounds in the town center and speak with **Josephine** at the front counter. She will guide you to the two booths located behind her where you can register your animals.
Josephine also shares valuable tips that can boost your score. Firstly, the **number of hearts your animal has accumulated directly impacts your score**. You can increase these hearts by petting or picking up your animals, feeding them well, and allowing them outdoor time on sunny days.
Secondly, the **rarity of your animal's coat color** can also enhance your score. Animals with unique colors, such as pink or blue, if well-cared for, can significantly improve your chances of scoring higher.
When ready, talk to **Terithia** at the left booth to enter your large animal. A menu will appear, displaying which of your animals qualify. Then, approach **Landen** at the right booth to register your small animal.
Once you've made your selections, return to Josephine and inform her that you're ready to **'start the judging'**.
All Prizes for the Animal Festival Contest
A cutscene will unfold, announcing the winners of the small animal category first, from third to first place. If you surpass Hayden's chicken, Henrietta, you'll be crowned the winner of that category.
The scene then shifts to the large animal category. Outperforming Hayden's cow, Sunshine, will secure you the top spot in this bracket.
At the end of the judging, you'll receive a list of prizes corresponding to your performance. Note that if you're participating in your first year, achieving first place can be challenging due to the time required to fully nurture your animals and upgrade your farm facilities to unlock rare animals with unique coat styles.
By consistently caring for your animals and maximizing your farm's potential each year, your chances of winning the coveted gold crown at the Animal Festival will soar.
This wraps up our guide to the *Fields of Mistria* Animal Festival. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other content, including how to access the Deep Woods.
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