Fields of Mistria Animal Festival Guide

The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a delightful new feature to the game: the town's Animal Festival. This annual event not only adds fun to your gameplay but also offers a platform for your farm-raised animals to take center stage. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to participate in the Animal Festival and maximize your chances of winning.

How to Unlock the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The Animal Festival is an annual event in *Fields of Mistria*, akin to other seasonal town events. If you miss it one year due to in-game commitments, don't worry—you can always participate the next year. The festival takes place on the **10th day of the Winter season**. This timing gives you plenty of opportunity to prepare your animals for the big day. Ensuring they're well-cared-for is crucial if you're aiming for the top prize.

How to Win the 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** (like chickens, ducks, or rabbits) and one **large animal** (such as cows, alpacas, or sheep). Remember, only fully grown adults are eligible for entry.

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'll guide you to the two booths where you can enter your animals. Josephine will share two key tips that influence your score. First, the **more hearts your chosen animal has**, the higher your score. Hearts are gained by petting or picking up your animals, feeding them, and allowing them outdoor time on sunny days.

Second, the **rarity of your animal's coat color** can boost your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue stand a better chance of scoring higher.

Once ready, talk to **Terithia** at the left booth to enter your large animal. A menu will display which of your animals qualify. Then, speak to **Landen** at the right booth to enter your small animal. After making 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 then unfold, announcing the winners for the small animal category first, from third to first place. If you beat Hayden’s chicken Henrietta, you'll be declared the winner of that category. The large animal category follows, with first place above Hayden’s cow Sunshine securing you the victory.

After the judging, you'll receive a list of prizes based on your performance. Note that winning in your first year can be challenging, as it takes time to maximize your animals' heart gauges and to unlock rare animals through farm upgrades and story quests.

Consistently caring for your animals and upgrading your farm will greatly increase your chances of winning the coveted gold crown at the Animal Festival.

This concludes our guide to the *Fields of Mistria* Animal Festival. For more tips and guides, including how to access the Deep Woods, keep exploring our content.