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'''Festivals''' are special events in [[Stardew Valley]]. Mayor [[Lewis]] will send the player a letter in advance of each festival, describing when and where it will take place. On the day of the festival, a pop-up on left-hand side of the screen will let the player know when the festival has begun. If they choose to attend a festival (other than the [[Night Market]]), upon leaving they will be returned to [[The Farm]] late at night.

'''Festivals''' are special events in [[Stardew Valley]]. [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]] will send the player a letter in advance of each festival, describing when and where it will take place. On the day of the festival, a pop-up on left-hand side of the screen will let the player know when the festival has begun. If they choose to attend a festival (other than the [[Night Market]]), upon leaving they will be returned to [[the Farm]] late at night.

If it is a festival day other than the [[Desert Festival]], [[Trout Derby]], [[SquidFest]], or [[Night Market]] animals do not need to be fed; the game will automatically consider them fed.

If it is a festival day other than the [[Desert Festival]], [[Trout Derby]], [[SquidFest]], or [[Night Market]] animals do not need to be fed; the game will automatically consider them fed.

==Shop Closures==

==Shop Closures==

:''Main article: [[Shop Schedules]]''

:''Main article: [[Shop Schedules]]''

All buildings and homes in Stardew Valley are "locked" on all festival days where the festival begins before 7pm (''i.e.,'' all festivals other than [[Spirit's Eve]] and [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]]). [[The Sewers]], [[Community Center]], [[Movie Theater]], and [[Spa]] will remain open. The exception to this rule is the [[Night Market]], where homes and shops are open, and time continues to pass during the festival. These buildings remain locked all day, even if the player does not attend the festival.

All buildings and homes in Stardew Valley are "locked" on all festival days where the festival begins before 7pm (''i.e.,'' all festivals other than [[Spirit's Eve]] and [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]]). [[the Sewers]], [[Community Center]], [[Movie Theater]], and [[Spa]] will remain open. The exception to this rule is the [[Night Market]], where homes and shops are open, and time continues to pass during the festival. These buildings remain locked all day, even if the player does not attend the festival.

==[[Spring]]==

==[[Spring]]==

[[File:Egg Festival.png|thumb|right|Egg Festival]]

[[File:Egg Festival.png|thumb|right|Egg Festival]]

:''Main article: [[Egg Festival]]''

:''Main article: [[Egg Festival]]''

The Egg Festival takes place on the 13th of every [[Spring]]. The player attends the festival by entering [[Pelican Town]] Square between 9am and 2pm. When the festival ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.  

The Egg Festival takes place on the 13th of every [[Spring]]. The player attends the festival by entering [[Pelican Town]] Square between 9am and 2pm. When the festival ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.  

The featured attraction of the Egg Festival is the Egg Hunt. The player and some other villagers search for small colored eggs hidden around Pelican Town. The Egg Hunt starts by talking to Mayor [[Lewis]]. The player must gather 9 colored eggs (in 50 seconds, real time), or else [[Abigail]] will win. (In multiplayer games, less than 9 eggs are required to win, and more than one player can win at the same time.) If they win, they will receive a [[Straw Hat]] as a reward the first year they win, and {{Price|1000}} afterwards.

The featured attraction of the Egg Festival is the Egg Hunt. The player and some other villagers search for small colored eggs hidden around Pelican Town. The Egg Hunt starts by talking to [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]]. The player must gather 9 colored eggs (in 50 seconds, real time), or else [[Abigail]] will win. (In multiplayer games, less than 9 eggs are required to win, and more than one player can win at the same time.) If they win, they will receive a [[Straw Hat]] as a reward the first year they win, and {{Price|1000}} afterwards.

There is a booth set up where the player can purchase a decorative [[Lawn Flamingo]], [[Plush Bunny]], [[Seasonal Plant]]s, and [[Strawberry Seeds]]. (Planting the strawberry seeds on or before Spring 16, will allow the player to harvest [[Strawberry|Strawberries]] two times before [[Summer]]).

There is a booth set up where the player can purchase a decorative [[Lawn Flamingo]], [[Plush Bunny]], [[Seasonal Plant]]s, and [[Strawberry Seeds]]. (Planting the strawberry seeds on or before Spring 16, will allow the player to harvest [[Strawberry|Strawberries]] two times before [[Summer]]).

[[File:Desert Festival.png|thumb|right|Desert Festival]]

[[File:Desert Festival.png|thumb|right|Desert Festival]]

:''Main article: [[Desert Festival]]''

:''Main article: [[Desert Festival]]''

The Desert Festival takes place in the Desert during Spring 15-17, from 10am to 2am. The player does not need to wait for Pam to arrive at the bus stop to visit the Desert for the first two days of the festival. There are various rotating stock shops, a race to bet on, challenges to complete for event currency, and a daily opportunity to receive a new outfit from Emily.  

The Desert Festival takes place in the Desert during Spring 15-17, from 10am to 2am. The player does not need to wait for Pam to arrive at the [[Bus Stop]] to visit the Desert for the first two days of the festival. There are various rotating stock shops, a race to bet on, challenges to complete for event currency, and a daily opportunity to receive a new outfit from Emily.  

Like the Night Market, time passes regularly, however villagers will not be at their homes or shops as they will be at the festival.  

Like the Night Market, time passes regularly, however villagers will not be at their homes or shops as they will be at the festival.  

The Flower Dance event takes place on the 24th of every [[Spring]]. The player attends the dance by entering [[Cindersap Forest]] between 9am and 2pm. When the festival ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.   

The Flower Dance event takes place on the 24th of every [[Spring]]. The player attends the dance by entering [[Cindersap Forest]] between 9am and 2pm. When the festival ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.   

The dance takes place in the far west of the forest, across the bridge that is south of the [[Wizard's Tower]]. This area is accessible only during the Flower Dance.

The dance takes place in the far west of the forest, across the bridge that is south of the [[Wizard's Tower]]. This area is accessible only during the Flower Dance.

There is a booth set up where the player can purchase a [[Dandelion]], [[Daffodil]], [[Tub o' Flowers]], [[Seasonal Decor]], [[Seasonal Plant]]s, and [[Scarecrow#Rarecrows|Rarecrow #5]].

There is a booth set up where the player can purchase a [[Dandelion]], [[Daffodil]], [[Tub o' Flowers]], [[Seasonal Decor]], [[Seasonal Plant]]s, and [[Scarecrow#Rarecrows|Rarecrow #5]].

The Luau takes place on the 11th of every [[Summer]]. The player attends the Luau by entering [[The Beach]] between 9am and 2pm. When the Luau ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.

The Luau takes place on the 11th of every [[Summer]]. The player attends the Luau by entering [[The Beach]] between 9am and 2pm. When the Luau ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.

A central feature of the Luau is the potluck soup. Villagers bring different ingredients to prepare this soup for the [[Governor]], who tastes and judges it. The soup-tasting begins by talking to Mayor [[Lewis]].

A central feature of the Luau is the potluck soup. Villagers bring different ingredients to prepare this soup for the [[Governor]], who tastes and judges it. The soup-tasting begins by talking to [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]].

Depending upon the type and quality of the ingredients the player supplies for the soup, there will be different reactions from the Governor and Mayor Lewis. The outcome may increase or reduce friendship points with all villagers.

Depending upon the type and quality of the ingredients the player supplies for the soup, there will be different reactions from the Governor and Mayor Lewis. The outcome may increase or reduce friendship points with all villagers.

[[File:Dance Of The Moonlight Jellies.jpg|thumb|right|Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]]

[[File:Dance Of The Moonlight Jellies.jpg|thumb|right|Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]]

:''Main article: [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]]''

:''Main article: [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]]''

The Dance of the Moonlight Jellies takes place on the 28th of every [[Summer]]. The player enters the festival by entering [[The Beach]] between 10pm and 12am. When the festival ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 12am.

The Dance of the Moonlight Jellies takes place on the 28th of every [[Summer]]. The player enters the festival by entering [[The Beach]] between 10pm and 12am. When the festival ends, the player is returned to [[The Farm]] at 12am.

During the festival, villagers gather at the docks to watch migrating jellyfish who are attracted to the light of a torch that Mayor [[Lewis]] lights. Talk to Mayor Lewis to begin the festival.

During the festival, villagers gather at the docks to watch migrating jellyfish who are attracted to the light of a torch that [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]] lights. Talk to Mayor Lewis to begin the festival.

The festival ends automatically after watching the jellyfish.

The festival ends automatically after watching the jellyfish.

[[File:StardewValleyFair.png|thumb|right|Stardew Valley Fair]]

[[File:StardewValleyFair.png|thumb|right|Stardew Valley Fair]]

:''Main article: [[Stardew Valley Fair]]''

:''Main article: [[Stardew Valley Fair]]''

The Stardew Valley Fair takes place on the 16th of [[Fall]] every year. The player attends the fair by entering [[Pelican Town]] between 9am and 3pm, and upon leaving the festival, is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.

The Stardew Valley Fair takes place on the 16th of [[Fall]] every year. The player attends the fair by entering [[Pelican Town]] between 9am and 3pm, and upon leaving the festival, is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.

There are several games where the player can gain Star Tokens, a currency that can be exchanged for prizes at the Shop near the entrance to the [[Bus Stop]].

There are several games where the player can gain Star Tokens, a currency that can be exchanged for prizes at the Shop near the entrance to the [[Bus Stop]].

The Fair also has a Grange Display contest where the player can show the products of the farm and gain Star Tokens. Talking to Mayor [[Lewis]] after completing the Grange Display initiates the judging process. Once the items have been judged the player is notified and can return to Mayor [[Lewis]] to collect the results. Items displayed in the Grange Display are returned, but not automatically. If a player forgets to collect the items, they can be found in the lost and found box in the [[Mayor's Manor]].

The Fair also has a Grange Display contest where the player can show the products of the farm and gain Star Tokens. Talking to [[Lewis|Mayor Lewis]] after completing the Grange Display initiates the judging process. Once the items have been judged the player is notified and can return to Mayor Lewis to collect the results. Items displayed in the Grange Display are returned, but not automatically. If a player forgets to collect the items, they can be found in the lost and found box in the [[Mayor's Manor]].

During the Fair, the player can eat [[Survival Burger]]s cooked by [[Gus]] north of [[Pierre's General Store]] for free.

During the Fair, the player can eat [[Survival Burger]]s cooked by [[Gus]] north of [[Pierre's General Store]] for free.

:''Main article: [[SquidFest]]''

:''Main article: [[SquidFest]]''

The SquidFest takes place during Winter 12-13 on the [[The Beach|beach]]. It starts at 6:10am and ends at 2am. Players can catch [[Squid]] all day long. Each day, players can earn copper, iron, gold, and iridium tier prizes depending on how much Squid they caught. Note that the counter for the amount of squids caught will reset on the beginning of the 13th. In addition, the prizes for each day are different.

The SquidFest takes place during Winter 12-13 on [[the Beach]]. It starts at 6:10am and ends at 2am. Players can catch [[Squid]] all day long. Each day, players can earn copper, iron, gold, and iridium tier prizes depending on how much Squid they caught. Note that the counter for the amount of squids caught will reset on the beginning of the 13th. In addition, the prizes for each day are different.

Unlike other festivals, shops and homes throughout Stardew Valley are not closed on the days of the SquidFest, and time continues to pass during the festival.

Unlike other festivals, shops and homes throughout Stardew Valley are not closed on the days of the SquidFest, and time continues to pass during the festival.

[[File:NightMarket.jpg|thumb|right|Night Market]]

[[File:NightMarket.jpg|thumb|right|Night Market]]

:''Main article: [[Night Market]]''

:''Main article: [[Night Market]]''

The Night Market takes place during Winter 15-17, on [[The Beach|the beach]], from 5pm-2am. The festival features shops, a mermaid show, and a deep-sea fishing submarine where the player can catch [[Fish#Night Market Fish|unique fish]].

The Night Market takes place during Winter 15-17, on [[the Beach]], from 5pm-2am. The festival features shops, a mermaid show, and a deep-sea fishing submarine where the player can catch [[Fish#Night Market Fish|unique fish]].

Unlike other festivals, shops and homes throughout Stardew Valley are not closed on the days of the Night Market, and time continues to pass during the festival.

Unlike other festivals, shops and homes throughout Stardew Valley are not closed on the days of the Night Market, and time continues to pass during the festival.

The Feast of the Winter Star takes place on the 25th of every [[Winter]]. The player attends the festival by entering [[Pelican Town]] between 9am and 2pm, and upon leaving the festival, is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.

The Feast of the Winter Star takes place on the 25th of every [[Winter]]. The player attends the festival by entering [[Pelican Town]] between 9am and 2pm, and upon leaving the festival, is returned to [[The Farm]] at 10pm.

The main event of the Feast of the Winter Star is secret gift-giving. A random villager will be selected to give the player a gift, and they are assigned a random villager to give a gift to. A week beforehand, on the 18th, Mayor Lewis will send a letter telling the player who their gift recipient is. At the festival, talking to their gift recipient will pop up their inventory to decide gift to give. Upon giving a gift, the recipient will give a response and player's gift-receiving cutscene occurs, where they will find out who is giving them a gift at the festival.

The main event of the Feast of the Winter Star is secret gift-giving. A random villager will be selected to give the player a gift, and they are assigned a random villager to give a gift to. A week beforehand, on the 18th, Mayor Lewis will send a letter telling the player who their gift recipient is. At the festival, talking to their gift recipient will pop up their inventory to decide gift to give. Upon giving a gift, the recipient will give a response and player's gift-receiving cutscene occurs, where they will find out who is giving them a gift at the festival.

The festival ends when the player leaves [[Pelican Town]].

The festival ends when the player leaves [[Pelican Town]].