How to Win the Stardew Valley Fair Grange Display Contest Every Year

For those seeking a foolproof formula to win every Grange Display Contest in Stardew Valley, here’s the ultimate guide.

The Fair Grange Display Contest is an annual agricultural event in Stardew Valley where players can display up to nine of their products or valuables as exhibits to compete for prizes. The scoring system evaluates participants’ proficiencies and the quality of their goods, with the contestant who accumulates 90 points from the judges claiming the grand prize: 1,000 Star Tokens. In this guide, you’ll discover a proven formula for consistently dominating this competition each year and securing all the Stardrops available at the fair.

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How to Participate in the Fair Grange Display Contest

the invitation to the grange display contest in stardew valley.

Every year on the 16th of Fall, visit Pelican Town between 9 AM and 3 PM to attend the Stardew Valley Fair. At the heart of the event lies a sizable display table, serving as the focal point for the Grange Display Contest. Engage with this table to enroll in the competition and vie for the opportunity to earn 1,000 Star Tokens.

The Fair Grange Display Contest Rules

The following rules apply to all Grange Display Contest participants:

Participants may submit one to nine items, with each item assessed based on quality, sell price, and the competitor’s skills.
Valid items fall into eight categories: Animal Products, Artisan Goods, Cooking, Fish, Foraging, Fruits, Minerals, and Vegetables.
Submitting an item from each category grants an additional five points per item, totaling 30 if all categories are represented.
Additionally, each contestant earns 14 entry points and nine extra points for filling all display slots.

In
multiplayer games
, each player has the opportunity to individually interact with the display and contribute items. If their team wins, each player is rewarded with 1,000 Star Tokens.

How to Guarantee Winning the Grange Display Contest

lewis declaring the player as the grange display contest winner in stardew valley.

To win every Grange Display Contest, submit nine Iridium-Quality items from each of the primary categories. If such items are unavailable, showcase products or valuables that are worth over 400g. As an alternative strategy, exhibit Mayor Lewis’s shorts to coerce him into awarding you 750 Star Tokens if no other option is viable.

Here’s the best combo for winning the Grange Display Contest:

Animal Products: Golden Egg, Ostrich Egg, or Rabbit’s Foot.
Artisan Goods: Honey, Wine, or Juice.
Cooking: Magic Rock Candy, Fruit Salad, or Life Elixir.
Fish: Son of Crimsonfish, Ice Pip, or Glacierfish.
Forage: Iridium Chanterelle, Iridium Fairy Rose, or Iridium Poppy.
Fruit: Ancient Fruit, Starfruit, or Pineapple.
Minerals: Diamond, Star Shards, or Prismatic Shards.
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Amaranth, or Red Cabbage.

Do not forget to recollect your items from the display before leaving the fair. And don’t worry; after the contest, you will still have a chance to play other minigames and gain more Star Tokens.