The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a host of new activities and features, including the eagerly anticipated town’s Animal Festival. This event not only promises a fun-filled time but also provides a platform for your farm-raised animals to showcase their charm. If you're eager to participate, here's a comprehensive guide to everything the Animal Festival has to offer.
How to Unlock Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
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The Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria is an annual event, much like other seasonal town festivities. If you miss it one year due to in-game commitments or simply forget, rest assured you'll have another chance the following year. Mark your calendars, as the Animal Festival kicks off on the 10th day of the Winter season. This gives you plenty of time to prepare your animals, ensuring they are in top condition for the competition. A well-cared-for animal can make all the difference in winning the coveted prizes.
How to Win Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
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The highlight of the Animal Festival is the main contest where you can enter up to two of your farm-raised animals to compete for prizes. You have the option to showcase one small animal (such as chickens, ducks, or rabbits) and one large animal (like cows, alpacas, or sheep). Remember, only fully grown adults can participate in the contest.
How to Enter the Animal Festival Contest
To get started, make your way to the festival grounds in the heart of the town and speak with Josephine at the front counter. She will guide you to the two booths located behind her, where you can enter your animals. Josephine will also share valuable tips that can boost your score. Firstly, the more hearts your animal has, the higher your score will be. Increase those hearts by petting or picking up your animals, feeding them well, and letting them enjoy the outdoors on sunny days.
Secondly, the rarity of your animal’s coat color can also enhance your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue can significantly improve your chances of winning.
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When ready, approach Terithia at the left booth to enter your large animals. A menu will appear, displaying which of your animals are eligible. Then, speak to Landen at the right booth to enter your small animals. 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
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A captivating cutscene will unfold, announcing the winners starting with the small animal bracket, from third to first place. If you surpass Hayden's chicken Henrietta to claim first place, you'll be crowned the winner of that category. The scene then shifts to the large animal bracket, where beating Hayden's cow Sunshine will secure you the top spot.
At the end of the judging, you'll receive a list of prizes based on your performance. Entering the contest in your first year might pose a challenge, as it takes time to fully fill your animals' heart gauges and to unlock rare animals with unique coat styles through ranch-related story quests and barn/coop upgrades.
However, by consistently caring for your animals year after year and maximizing your farm's potential, you'll greatly increase your chances of winning the gold crown at the Animal Festival.
This guide wraps up everything you need to know about the Fields of Mistria Animal Festival. For more tips and tricks, don't forget to explore our other content on the game, including how to access the Deep Woods.
