Animal Festival Guide for Fields of Mistria

The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* introduces exciting new activities and features, including the beloved town's Animal Festival. This event not only promises a fun-filled time but also provides a fantastic opportunity for your farm-raised animals to take center stage. If you're eager to join in, here's a comprehensive guide on how to participate in the Animal Festival and what it entails.

How to Unlock Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The Animal Festival in *Fields of Mistria* is an annual event, akin to other seasonal town festivities. If you miss it one year due to in-game commitments or simply forget, don't worry—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 prepare by purchasing and nurturing your farm 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** (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 enter, make your way 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 share two key tips that can influence your score. Firstly, the **more hearts your chosen animal has, the higher your score will be**. You can boost your animal's hearts by petting or picking them up, feeding them well, and allowing them to enjoy sunny days outdoors.

Secondly, your score can improve based on **the rarity of your animal's coat color**. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue can significantly enhance your chances of a higher score.

When you're ready, head to the left booth and speak with **Terithia** to enter your large animals. A menu will appear, displaying which of your animals qualify. Then, go to the right booth and talk to **Landen** to enter your eligible small animals.

Once you've made your selections, return to Josephine at the counter and inform her that you're ready to **‘start the judging’**.

All Prizes for the Animal Festival Contest

A cutscene will then unfold, announcing the winners of the small animal category first, from third to first place. If you outshine Hayden's chicken Henrietta and secure first place, you'll be crowned the winner of that category.

The cutscene continues with the large animal category. If you surpass Hayden's cow Sunshine and take first place, you'll be declared the winner of that category as well.

At the end of the judging, you'll receive a list of prizes based on your performance. **If you're entering the contest in your first year, winning first place might be challenging, depending on your animals' condition**.

It takes considerable time to fully fill their heart gauges. Additionally, you need to complete enough ranch-related story quests and upgrade your farm's barns and coops to unlock access to rare animals and their unique coat styles.

By consistently caring for your animals each year and focusing on upgrading your farm to its fullest potential, your chances of winning the coveted gold crown at the Animal Festival will significantly increase.

This concludes 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.