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The Luau is a Festival that takes place on the 11th of every Summer. The player attends the Luau by entering The Beach between 9am and 2pm. The beach cannot be entered before 9am. When the Luau ends, the player will be returned to The Farm at 10pm.

On the day of the Festival, every home and shop in Stardew Valley is "locked" and cannot be entered.

A central feature of the Luau is the communal potluck soup, made with ingredients added by villagers. The player may choose to add an ingredient to the soup, then the Governor tastes and judges it. The soup-tasting begins by talking to Mayor Lewis and choosing "yes, let's start," at the dialogue option.

The reaction of the Governor at the soup tasting depends upon what item the player has added to it, if any. Friendship points with most villagers will also increase, decrease, or not change, depending on the item added to the soup. Friendships with Sandy, the Wizard, Krobus, the player's Children, and the Dwarf are never affected.

The Luau ends automatically after the Governor tastes the soup.

Shop

Pierre has a booth from which he sells the following items.

Image Name Description Price
Wall Palm Can be placed inside your house. data-sort-value="1000"> 1,000g
        Jungle Decal Can be placed inside your house. data-sort-value="800"> 800g
      Ceiling Leaves Can be placed inside your house. data-sort-value="400"> 400g
Totem Pole Can be placed as decoration. data-sort-value="1000"> 1,000g
Starfruit (1) An extremely juicy fruit that grows in hot, humid weather. Slightly sweet with a sour undertone. data-sort-value="3000"> 3,000g
Plain Torch Can be placed as decoration. data-sort-value="700"> 700g

Potluck

When adding an item to the potluck soup, only edible, uncooked items are valid (although Life Elixir and Oil of Garlic are crafted and not cooked, the game considers them "cooked" items, so they are not eligible. Magic Rock Candy and Piña Colada are considered "cooked" items as well, so they are not eligible. Field Snack and Bug Steak, however, are eligible). Note that the game does not inform the player before the event that the "potluck" is a soup, nor that cooked or inedible items are not valid.

Before the soup-tasting, Mayor Lewis states, "I trust that you all put high-quality ingredients in the pot this year. We don't want the governor to regret his visit to the valley!" At this point it is too late for the player to change the item already added to the soup.

Note that item quality, base sell price, and edibility (healing effect) are the three determining factors of the Governor's reaction. Profession bonuses that increase the sell price of items (such as Rancher, Angler, etc.) are not considered in the game's calculations.[1]

There are 7 possible outcomes depending on the item added to the soup.

In a multiplayer game, all players must add an item to the soup, or the "Missing Something" response will occur. Following that, the final result is determined by the worst item added.

Missing Something Response

“Hmmm... Well it's not bad, but it's missing something... Did everyone in town contribute an ingredient to the soup? I feel like it's missing someone's unique voice.”
— Governor
“You're right... It's a little bland.”
— Lewis

The player neither earns nor loses friendship with the villagers if no item is used.

Best Response

“Oh my... that's the best soup I've ever tasted!”
— Governor
“You're right... It's delicious!”
— Lewis

The player earns 120 friendship points with the villagers if any of these items are used.

Quality Eligible Items
Normal Normal quality items are not eligible.
Silver Ancient Fruit WineApple WineBanana WineBlobfishCoconut WineCrimsonfishCrystal Fruit WineGoat CheeseGolden EggIce PipLarge Goat MilkLava EelLegendLegend IIMagma CapMango WineMelon WineOrange WineOstrich EggPale AlePeach WinePineapple WinePomegranate WineRhubarb WineSon of CrimsonfishStarfruitStarfruit WineStrawberry WineWine (from Traveling Cart)
Gold / Iridium* Ancient Fruit WineAnglerApple WineArtichokeBanana WineBeerBlobfishCactus Fruit WineCatfishCauliflowerChanterelleCheeseCherry WineCoconut WineCranberries WineCrimsonfishCrystal Fruit WineFairy RoseGlacierfishGlacierfish Jr.Goat CheeseGoat MilkGolden EggGrape WineIce PipLarge Goat MilkLarge MilkLava EelLegendLegend IIMagma CapMango WineMayonnaiseMeadMelonMelon WineMs. AnglerMutant CarpOrange WineOstrich EggPale AlePeach WinePineapplePineapple WinePomegranate WinePurple MushroomRadioactive CarpRed CabbageRhubarb WineSmoked HalibutSon of CrimsonfishSpice Berry WineSpook FishStarfruitStarfruit WineStingrayStrawberry WineSturgeonSuper CucumberTruffleWild Plum WineWine (from Traveling Cart)Yam

*For items that are available in gold and iridium qualities, either may be used.

Good Response

“Ah... that's a very pleasant soup. The produce from this valley never disappoints!”
— Governor
“Mmm... tasty. You all did very well today.”
— Lewis

The player earns 60 friendship points with the villagers if any of these items are used.

Quality Eligible Items
Normal AmaranthAncient Fruit WineAged Roe (all kinds)AnglerAppleApple WineApricot WineArtichokeBananaBanana WineBeerBeetBlackberry WineBlobfishBlue DiscusBlueberry WineCactus FruitCactus Fruit WineCatfishCauliflowerCaviarChanterelleCheeseCherry WineCoconut WineCoffeeCranberries WineCrimsonfishCrystal FruitCrystal Fruit WineDoradoDried ChanterelleEnergy TonicFairy RoseFlounderGlacierfishGlacierfish Jr.Goat CheeseGoat MilkGolden EggGrape WineGreen TeaHot Pepper WineIce PipJuice (any, including from the Traveling Cart)KaleLarge Goat MilkLarge MilkLargemouth BassLava EelLegendLegend IILingcodLionfishMagma CapMangoMango WineMaple SyrupMeadMelonMelon WineMidnight CarpMidnight SquidMilkMorelMs. AnglerMuscle RemedyMutant CarpOilOrangeOrange WineOstrich EggPale AlePeachPeach WinePikePineapplePineapple WinePomegranatePomegranate WinePoppyPurple MushroomRadioactive CarpRaisinsRed CabbageRhubarb WineRiceRiver JellyRoe (all kinds)Salmonberry WineSea JellySlimejackSmoked ChubSmoked ClamSnow YamSon of CrimsonfishSpice Berry WineSpook FishStardropStarfruitStarfruit WineStingrayStrawberryStrawberry WineSturgeonSummer SquashSuper CucumberTaro RootTiger TroutTruffleTruffle OilTunaVinegarVoid SalmonWalleyeWild Plum WineWine (from Traveling Cart)Yam
Silver AlbacoreAmaranthAnglerAppleApricot WineArtichokeBananaBeerBeetBlackberry WineBlue DiscusBlueberry WineBok ChoyBullheadCactus FruitCactus Fruit WineCatfishCauliflowerChanterelleCheeseCherryCherry WineCranberriesCranberries WineCrystal FruitDoradoDuck EggEelFairy RoseFiddlehead FernFlounderGlacierfishGlacierfish Jr.Goat MilkGrapeGrape WineHalibutHazelnutHot Pepper WineKaleLarge Egg (white/brown)Large MilkLargemouth BassLingcodLionfishMangoMeadMelonMidnight CarpMidnight SquidMilkMorelMs. AnglerMutant CarpOrangePeachPikePineapplePomegranatePoppyPotatoPurple MushroomRadioactive CarpRadishRed CabbageRed MulletSalmonSalmonberry WineSandfishSlimejackSmoked ChubSnow YamSpice BerrySpice Berry WineSpook FishSquidStingrayStrawberrySturgeonSummer SpangleSunflowerSuper CucumberTaro RootTiger TroutTilapiaTruffleTunaVoid SalmonWalleyeWild PlumWild Plum WineWinter RootWoodskipYam
Gold / Iridium* AlbacoreAmaranthAppleApricot WineBananaBeetCarrotBlackberry WineBlue DiscusBlueberry WineBok ChoyBullheadCactus FruitCherryCranberriesCrystal FruitDoradoDuck EggEelFiddlehead FernFlounderGrapeHalibutHazelnutHot Pepper WineKaleLarge Egg (white/brown)Largemouth BassLingcodLionfishMangoMidnight CarpMidnight SquidMilkMorelOrangePeachPikePomegranatePoppyPotatoRadishRed MulletSalmonSalmonberry WineSandfishSlimejackSnow YamSpice BerrySquidStrawberrySummer SpangleSummer SquashSunflowerTaro RootTiger TroutTilapiaTunaVoid SalmonWalleyeWild PlumWinter RootWoodskip

*For items that are available in gold and iridium qualities, either may be used.

Neutral Response

“Hmm... I don't have much to say about this. It's an average soup.”
— Governor
“He's right... It's nothing special. Not bad, though.”
— Lewis

The player neither earns nor loses friendship with the villagers if any of these items are used.

Quality Eligible Items
Normal AlbacoreApricotBlue JazzBlueberryBok ChoyBreamBug SteakBullheadCave CarrotCherryChubCommon MushroomCornCranberriesDandelionDuck EggEelEgg (white/brown)EggplantFiddlehead FernGarlicGhostfishGingerGrapeGreen BeanHalibutHazelnutHopsHot PepperLarge Egg (white/brown)LeekParsnipPerchPotatoRadishRainbow TroutRed MulletRed SnapperSalmonSandfishSardineShadSmallmouth BassSpice BerrySquidSugarSummer SpangleSunflowerTilapiaTomatoTulipVoid EggWheat FlourWild HorseradishWild PlumWinter RootWoodskip
Silver / Gold / Iridium* ApricotBlue JazzBlueberryBreamChubCommon MushroomCornDandelionEgg (white/brown)EggplantGarlicGhostfishGreen BeanHopsHot PepperLeekParsnipPerchRainbow TroutRed SnapperSardineShadSmallmouth BassTomatoTulipVoid EggWild Horseradish

*Any available quality (silver, gold, or iridium) of these items will produce the Neutral Response.

Bad Response

“Um... It's actually kind of disgusting. I think I'll pass on the soup this year.”
— Governor
“Yuck. Someone must have ruined it with a poor-quality ingredient.”
— Lewis

The player loses 50 friendship points with the villagers if any of these items are used.

Quality Eligible Items
Any AnchovyBlackberryCarpCrocusDaffodilField SnackGreen AlgaeHerringJoja ColaQi FruitQi Fruit WineSalmonberrySeaweedSpring OnionSunfishSweet PeaUnmilled RiceWhite Algae

Worst Response

“Blech! This is vile! I think I'm going to be sick...

I need to lie down...”

— Governor
“Good going, people... Whoever put that foul ingredient in the soup made the Governor pass out! I'm ashamed.”
— Lewis

The Governor passes out and the player loses 100 friendship points with the villagers if any of these items are used.

Quality Eligible Items
Any HollyPufferfishRed MushroomSapScorpion CarpSea CucumberVoid Mayonnaise

Secret Response

Quote 

“Hmm... It's a bit tangy... but actually, the flavor is quite good! Just one minute... there's something in my bowl... what's this?

This... This is outrageous! I've never been so insulted in all my life! Blech... my tongue is swelling up... I think I'm going to be sick.”

— Governor
“Whoever took part in this appalling act is truly reprehensible. Using my very private item for this sick purpose!

And to ruin a perfectly good soup... unforgivable! I've never been more ashamed of this community... Truly disgusting.”

— Lewis

Adding Mayor Lewis' Lucky Purple Shorts to the soup will result in a unique response from the Governor and Lewis. Friendship with villagers is unaffected in this scenario. If any player in a multiplayer game adds the shorts to the soup, the result will be the secret response, no matter what else is added.

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References

  1. See StardewValley.Event::governorTaste in the game code.

History

  • 1.2.31: Fixed grammar in Luau community soup text.
  • 1.3.27: All players in a multiplayer game can contribute to the soup. Mayor Lewis' shorts can be added to the soup.
  • 1.3.28: Fixed music not playing at the Luau festival.
  • 1.4: Fixed bug where NPCs would follow non-festival schedules after the festival.
  • 1.5: Added Pierre's shop. Fixed bug where a staircase could be added to the soup.
  • 1.6: New items can be added to the soup.