Animal Festival Guide for Fields of Mistria

The latest update to *Fields of Mistria* introduces exciting new activities and features, including the town's much-anticipated Animal Festival. This event not only promises a great time but also gives your farm-raised animals a chance to take the spotlight. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to participate and make the most of the Animal Festival.

How to Unlock the Animal Festival in Fields of Mistria

The Animal Festival in *Fields of Mistria* is an annual event, mirroring 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 always join in the fun the next year. The festival kicks off on the **10th day of the Winter season**, giving you plenty of time to prepare your animals. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, use this time to purchase and nurture your animals, ensuring they look their best to compete for 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 vie 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 adult animals are eligible to participate.

How to Enter the Animal Festival Contest

To participate, head to the festival grounds located 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 will also share two crucial tips for maximizing your score. First, the **higher the number of hearts your chosen animal has, the better your score will be**. You can increase an animal's hearts by petting them, picking them up, feeding them well, and allowing them to enjoy sunny days outdoors.

Secondly, the **rarity of your animal's coat color** can boost your score. Animals with unique colors like pink or blue can significantly increase your chances of winning.

Once you're ready, head to the booth on the left to enter your large animals by speaking with **Terithia**. A menu will appear, displaying your eligible animals. Then, move to the booth on the right and speak with **Landen** to enter your small animals. After selecting your entries, return to Josephine at the counter and let her know you're ready to **‘start the judging’**.

All Prizes for the Animal Festival Contest

During the judging, a cutscene will unfold, announcing the winners for both the small and large animal brackets. In the small animal category, if you surpass Hayden's chicken Henrietta, you'll be crowned the winner. Similarly, in the large animal category, beating Hayden's cow Sunshine will secure you the top spot.

At the end of the judging, you'll receive prizes based on your performance. **If you're entering the contest in your first year, securing first place might be challenging** due to the time needed to fully nurture your animals and unlock rare breeds and unique coat styles through ranch-related story quests and farm upgrades.

By dedicating time each year to care for your animals and continuously upgrading your farm, your chances of winning the prestigious gold crown at the Animal Festival will significantly improve.

This wraps up our comprehensive guide to the *Fields of Mistria* Animal Festival. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our additional content on the game, including how to access the Deep Woods.