The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* brings a host of new activities, including the much-anticipated Animal Festival. This event not only promises a good time but also offers a platform for your farm-raised animals to showcase their charm. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to participate and make the most out of the Animal Festival.
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 forgetfulness, don't worry—you can always participate the following year. The festival kicks off on the **10th day of the Winter season**, giving you plenty of time to prepare your animals. Ensuring they are in top condition is crucial for winning the grand prize.
How to Win 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**—one small (e.g., chickens, ducks, rabbits) and one large (e.g., cows, alpacas, 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 valuable tips on boosting your score. The **number of hearts your animal has** plays a significant role; you can increase this by petting, feeding, and allowing them outdoor time on sunny days. Additionally, **the rarity of your animal's coat color** can enhance your score, so animals with unique colors like pink or blue have an advantage.
When ready, talk to **Terithia** at the left booth to enter your large animals, and **Landen** at the right booth for your small ones. A menu will display which of your animals are eligible. 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 then unfold, announcing the winners starting with the small animal category, from third to first place. Outranking Hayden’s chicken Henrietta secures you the top spot in this bracket. The large animal category follows, where beating Hayden’s cow Sunshine clinches the victory.
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 and unlock rare breeds with unique coat colors through ranch-related quests and farm upgrades.
Consistent care and farm upgrades will significantly increase your chances of winning the coveted gold crown at the Animal Festival year after year.
This wraps up our guide to the *Fields of Mistria* Animal Festival. For more tips and tricks, explore our other content, including how to access the Deep Woods.
