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SquidFestis one of the two mini-festivals introduced toStardew Valleyin Update 1.6 alongside the usual lineup of seasonal festivals. As the name implies, the SquidFest is an event that revolves around catchingSquid. Squids are fascinating deep sea creatures and are one of thetoughest fish to catch inStardew Valley.
The SquidFest event offers you a quick escape from grinding on the farm and is an incredible opportunity for you toreel in squidsand score some cool prizes. If you’re wondering how you can participate in this mini-festival and grab the rewards, read on.
How to Participate in SquidFest in Stardew Valley
The SquidFest event takes place on the12th and 13th ofWinter,every year. This mini-festival begins early in the morning at 6:10 am and lasts for the entire day, giving you plenty of time to capture Squid and trade it for rewards.
To participate in this mini-festival, you need to visit the fisherman at the SquidFest stand on thenorthwest corner of the Beach. The main activity in this event is to go fishing in the Ocean and reel in Squids. Interestingly, the host has added a special bait to the water so that you can catch Fish all day long.
For every successful catch, you will earn1 point.The more Squid you catch, the more points you can redeem for prizes. To claim your SquidFest rewards, simply visit the fisherman andexchange your Squid Points.
Unlike otherfestivals inStardew Valley, shops and homes remain open during the SquidFest and time continues to pass normally.
All SquidFest Rewards in Stardew Valley
There are four tiers of prizes in the SquidFest mini-festival: bronze, silver, gold, and iridium. The number of Squid required for each prize tier changes daily, along with the specific prizes offered.
It is recommended that youcraft some Squid Bait using the Bait Maker,as this will significantly reduce the time needed to catch the required Squids.
