The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* introduces a delightful array of new activities and features, including the much-anticipated Animal Festival. This event not only promises a fun-filled day but also provides a golden opportunity for your farm-raised animals to bask in the limelight. If you're eager to participate and perhaps even take home the top prize, here's a comprehensive guide to the Animal Festival and everything it entails.
How to Unlock Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
The Animal Festival is an annual event in *Fields of Mistria*, similar to other seasonal town festivities. If you miss it one year due to in-game obligations or simply forget, don't worry—you'll have another chance the following year. The festival kicks off on the **10th day of the Winter season**. Depending on your current position in the seasonal cycle, you'll have plenty of time to purchase and nurture your animals, ensuring they're in prime condition for the festival's big day.
How to Win Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
The highlight of the Animal Festival is the main contest where you can showcase **up to two of your farm-raised animals** to compete for prizes. You can enter **one small animal** (such as chickens, ducks, or rabbits) and **one large animal** (like cows, alpacas, or sheep). Remember, only fully grown adults are eligible to participate.
How to Enter the Animal Festival Contest
To join the contest, head to the festival grounds in the town center and speak with **Josephine** at the front counter. She'll guide you to the two booths located behind her where you can register your animals. Josephine will also share valuable tips on how to maximize your score. The first tip is that **the more hearts your chosen animal has, the higher your score will be**. You can boost your animal's hearts by petting them, picking them up, feeding them, and allowing them time outdoors on sunny days.
Secondly, **the rarity of your animal's coat color** can significantly enhance your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue are more likely to impress the judges and increase your chances of winning.
Once ready, approach **Terithia** at the left booth to enter your large animals, where a menu will display your eligible livestock. Then, visit **Landen** at the right booth to register your small animals. After finalizing your entries, return to Josephine and let her know you're ready to **‘start the judging’**.
All Prizes for the Animal Festival Contest
A cutscene will unfold, announcing the winners starting with the small animal category, from third place to first. Topping Hayden's chicken Henrietta secures you the first-place title in this bracket. The large animal category follows suit, and beating Hayden's cow Sunshine crowns you the winner of that bracket.
At the conclusion of the judging, you'll receive a list of prizes based on your performance. **Competing in your first year might prove challenging due to the time required to fully nurture your animals**. It takes dedication to max out their heart gauges, complete relevant ranch-related story quests, and upgrade your farm's barns and coops to unlock access to rare animals with unique coat styles.
With consistent care for your animals and ongoing upgrades to your farm, your chances of clinching the top spot at the Animal Festival will soar. This wraps up our guide to the *Fields of Mistria* Animal Festival. Be sure to explore our other resources for the game, including tips on accessing the Deep Woods.
