The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a host of new activities and features, including the much-anticipated Animal Festival. This annual event not only promises a great time but also offers your farm-raised animals a chance to bask in the spotlight. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to participate and make the most of the Animal Festival in *Fields of Mistria*.
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 other in-game commitments or it simply slips your mind, don't worry—you can 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're in top form for the competition, which is key if you're aiming to win the grand prize.
How to Win Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria
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 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 center of town 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 also shares two crucial tips for maximizing your score. Firstly, the **higher the heart level of your animal**, the better your score will be. You can increase an animal's hearts by petting them, picking them up, feeding them well, and letting them enjoy sunny days outdoors.
Secondly, the **rarity of your animal's coat color** can also boost your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue can significantly enhance your chances of winning.
When ready, head to the left booth and talk to **Terithia** to enter your large animals. A menu will display which of your animals are eligible. Then, go to the right booth and speak with **Landen** 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 place to first. If you outperform Hayden’s chicken, Henrietta, you'll be crowned the winner of that category. The large animal category follows, and if you beat Hayden’s cow, Sunshine, you'll claim victory there too.
Your prizes will be awarded based on your performance. Note that winning in your first year can be challenging due to the time needed to fully nurture your animals' heart levels and to unlock rare animals with unique coat colors through ranch-related quests and farm upgrades.
Consistently caring for your animals and continuously upgrading your farm will significantly increase your chances of securing the top prize in future Animal Festivals.
This concludes our guide to the Animal Festival in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other content, including guides on how to access the Deep Woods.
