The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a delightful array of new activities and features, among which the town's Animal Festival stands out. This event not only promises a fun-filled day but also offers your farm-raised animals a chance to bask in the spotlight. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate and excel at the Animal Festival.
How to Unlock Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
The Animal Festival is an annual event in *Fields of Mistria*, akin to other seasonal town festivities. If you miss it one year due to in-game commitments or forgetfulness, you can always participate the following year. The 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 peak condition to compete for the grand prize.
How to Win Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
The highlight of the Animal Festival is the contest where you can showcase up to two of your farm-raised animals to win prizes. You can enter **one small animal** (like chickens, ducks, or rabbits) and **one large animal** (such as cows, alpacas, or sheep). Remember, only fully grown adults can compete.
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 behind her where you can register your animals. Josephine will also share two key tips for maximizing your score:
- The **higher the heart level** of your animal, the better your score. Boost their hearts by petting, feeding, and allowing them outdoor time on sunny days.
- Animals with **rare coat colors**, such as pink or blue, can significantly enhance your score.
When ready, visit **Terithia** at the left booth to enter your large animal, and **Landen** at the right booth for your small animal. A menu will display your eligible animals for each category. Once you've made your selections, return to Josephine and signal that 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 bracket, from third to first place. Outranking Hayden's chicken Henrietta secures you the top spot in this category. The large animal bracket follows, with first place going to whoever beats Hayden's cow Sunshine.
After the judging, you'll receive prizes based on your performance. Note that winning in your first year might be challenging due to the time needed to fully bond with your animals and unlock rare breeds through farm upgrades and story quests.
With consistent care and farm enhancements, 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, don't forget to explore our other content, including how to access the Deep Woods.
