Mistria Animal Festival: A Comprehensive Guide

The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* introduces a host of new activities and features, including the eagerly anticipated town's Animal Festival. This event isn't just a delightful addition to the game's calendar; it's also an opportunity for your farm-raised animals to take the spotlight. If you're eager to participate, here's a comprehensive guide on how to engage with the Animal Festival and maximize your chances of success.

How to Unlock the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria operates much like other seasonal town events, occurring annually. Should you miss it one year due to in-game commitments or simply forget, rest assured you can participate the next year.

Mark your calendar: the Animal Festival kicks off on the 10th day of the Winter season. Depending on your position in the seasonal cycle, this gives you plenty of time to prepare. Focus on purchasing and nurturing your farm animals to ensure they're in top form for the festival, as their condition is crucial for winning the top prize.

How to Win the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The highlight of the Animal Festival is the competition where you can enter up to two of your farm-raised animals to compete for prizes. You can choose one small animal (like chickens, ducks, or rabbits) and one large animal (like cows, alpacas, or sheep). Remember, only fully grown adults can participate.

How to Enter the Animal Festival Contest

Head to the festival grounds in the town center and speak with Josephine at the front counter. She'll direct you to the two booths behind her where you can enter your animals.

Josephine will share valuable tips that can boost your score. Firstly, the more hearts your chosen animal has, the higher your score will be. You can increase your animal's hearts by petting or picking them up, feeding them well, and letting them enjoy sunny days outside.

Secondly, the rarity of your animal's coat color can also enhance your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue can give you a competitive edge.

When ready, visit Terithia at the left booth to enter your large animals. A menu will display your eligible animals. Then, speak with Landen at the right booth to enter your small animals.

Once you've made your selections, return to Josephine and tell her you're ready to 'start the judging'.

All Prizes for the Animal Festival Contest

A cutscene will reveal the winners, starting with the small animal category, from third to first place. If you outshine Hayden's chicken Henrietta, you'll claim the top spot in this bracket.

The large animal category follows, and if you surpass Hayden's cow Sunshine, you'll be crowned the winner there too.

At the end of the judging, you'll receive prizes based on your performance. If you're entering during your first year, winning first place might be challenging due to the time needed to fully nurture your animals. Building their heart gauges, completing ranch-related story quests, and upgrading your farm's barns and coops to access rare animals with unique coat styles are all part of the journey.

Consistent care and dedication to your animals, along with upgrading your farm to its full potential, will significantly increase your chances of winning the coveted gold crown at the Animal Festival.

This concludes the Fields of Mistria Animal Festival guide. For more insights and tips, explore our other content on the game, including how to access the Deep Woods.