By David Smith To prepare for the Pumpkin Festival in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, focus on growing high-quality pumpkins and gathering festival items in advance. Additionally, engaging with villagers and participating in mini-games can boost your chances of winning prizes during the event.
Preparing for the Pumpkin Festival in Story of Seasons
Get Ready for the Pumpkin Festival in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Autumn is the perfect time to dive into the vibrant festivals of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. One festival you definitely don’t want to miss is the Pumpkin Festival, which takes place on the last Thursday of Autumn. Here’s your guide to make sure you’re fully prepared for the sweet festivities!
What’s the Pumpkin Festival All About?
While you can’t roam around enjoying the festival as a participant, you can still contribute to the fun! The local kids from Zephyr Town will come by your farmhouse for some trick-or-treat vibes, and they expect goodies—lots of them!
How to Prepare for the Pumpkin Festival
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Stock Up on Desserts: The key to a successful Pumpkin Festival is having plenty of delicious treats ready. The kids will stop by your farmhouse, and if you want to score some serious cool points—and maybe even some rewards—you’ll need to have a selection of desserts. Make sure to bake or buy these treats ahead of time!
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Know What to Bake: You’re in luck because making desserts isn’t too complicated. Any dish tagged with the “dessert” icon on your cooking screen will do. A couple of easy favorites are cookies and walnut cookies. You can buy the recipes at the Café in town after trying the desserts for the first time.
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Regular Cookies Recipe:
- 1 x Wheat Flour
- 1 x Egg/Silkie Egg
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Walnut Cookies Recipe:
- 1 x Wheat Flour
- 1 x Egg/Silkie Egg
- 1 x Walnut
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Buy Desserts from the Café: If cooking isn’t your thing, buying desserts from the Café is a solid backup plan. Just make sure to grab these a few days in advance to avoid spoilage.
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Timing is Everything: When the kids come visiting, they’ll pop into your farmhouse before you even have a chance to chat with them. So, be smart: have the treats ready before they arrive!
Tips & Tricks
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Maximize Your Treats: If you want to impress, think about making a variety of desserts. It keeps things interesting and makes you the go-to spot for the kids.
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Avoid Spoilage: Keep track of your dessert stock—replace any that might spoil before the big day. Set reminders if you’re forgetful!
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Interact with Kids: You can boost your relationships with the townsfolk by engaging with the kids during the festival. Not only will this enhance your gameplay but you’ll also likely receive fun rewards!
With all these tips, you’ll be more than ready to kick off the Pumpkin Festival in style. Happy farming and may your kitchen be filled with delicious treats!
Game Information Box:
- Name: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
- Developer: Marvelous Inc.
- Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PC
- Retail Price: Approximately $19.99
- Release Date: November 2010
- Where to Buy: Available on Amazon, eShop, and other major retailers.
There are a huge number of festivals and events that take place in autumn in this game. Outside of the obvious events like the crop show or bake-off, you’ll also be told about the Pumpkin Festival. This takes place on the last Thursday of Autumn each year, and functions similarly to Honey Day, which means there are a few things you ought to do to prepare.
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to walk around and take part in the Pumpkin Festival yourself, as it only benefits the children of Zephyr Town. Throughout the day, they’ll visit your farmhouse at random times, almost as if they are trick-or-treating. Here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re prepared for any visitors.
The key to a successful Pumpkin Festival is making sure you have plenty of desserts to hand. When the kids come to your farmhouse, they will basically demand a sweet treat before leaving, so you’ll want to bake a number of goodies ahead of time to prevent disappointing anyone. It’s also worth noting that the kids will enter the farm before talking to you, but if you give them any desserts before they are inside your house, it won’t count towards the festival.
These goodies can be literally any meal tagged with the “dessert” label symbolised with a cake icon on the cooking screen. The easiest desserts to bake, and the ones I tend to go for, are cookies and walnut cookies. Both can be purchased from the Cafe in town, too, which will unlock the recipe once you’ve eaten them for the first time.
The recipe for normal cookies is as follows:
- 1 x Wheat flour
- 1 x Egg/Silkie egg
To make walnut cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 x Wheat flour
- 1 x Egg/Silkie egg
- 1 x Walnut
If you don’t fancy cooking, you can use desserts purchased from the Cafe in town, too. It’s worth getting these only a few days in advance, in case they spoil and you forget to replenish your stocks. But, regardless of which method you choose, the desserts will be greatly appreciated by whoever visits your farmhouse.
Feel free to share your tips, tricks, or any cheat codes related to this game in the comments below! Let’s help each other make the most of these festive events!
