Everything You Need To Know About Festivals In Coral Island

There are dozens of townies to get to know in Coral Island, and there’s no better way to do that than by attending the seasonal festivals held in Starlet Town. Each season there are multiple festivities to take part in, and each has unique elements to it that makes the town much more engaging.

Each festival has its own exciting events and rewards, and you can participate by taking a break from your daily duties at the farm. Getting to know your neighbors and improve the town is a great way to learn new recipes, unlock new items and areas, and heal Coral Island.

Updated November 2023 by Zoë J. Osik: Now that Coral Island has been officially released, we’ve updated the festivals guide to include all the information you need. From what events take place in each season to how the festivals work, we’ve got you covered! A lot has changed since Early Access was released, and we want to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the festivities.

What Are Festivals?

Festivals are seasonal events where the townies all get together to celebrate. They happen twice a month in-game, and are completely optional.

You’ll get a letter the day before the festival starts and a message when you wake up on the festival day, but no other reminders.

Keep an eye on your clock and enjoy the festivals!

Going to events increase your friendship with the townies and provides you with merit, which will help you raise your town rank. While there’s no penalty for missing the festival, the townies will comment on your absence.

Spring Festivals

Spring is the very first season in the game, so you’re likely to be less prepared for these festivals. However, the townies are happy to see you make an appearance, so don’t skip out on festivals if you feel like you’re not prepared. There’s always something for you to do!

Cherry Blossom Potluck

The spring potluck can be intimidating, as you’ll be collaborating with your neighbors to make a delicious potluck meal.

Your contributions will be judged and scored accordingly, so bring your best produce (or try your hand at tossing in junk to see what happens). You can also participate in a sack race with the townies, earning additional rewards.

Tree Planting Festival

The tree planting festival is straightforward: you’ll be clearing land and planting trees. Your goal is to restore a neighboring island that was wrecked by illegal logging operations.

There’s a shop where you can buy festival exclusive goods and seeds to use on your farm!

The operations damaged the island miserably, but the people of Starlet Town are ready to help nurture the land back to what it once was. All you need to do is show up and interact with the main event.

Summer Festivals

Summer festivals are exciting and lively. Soak up the sun with the beach clean up and embrace your inner animal-lover as you celebrate pets and livestock alike. Everyone can get involved and enjoy the festivities.

Animal Festival

The Coral Island animal festival celebrates pets and livestock in Coral Island. You can participate in a race with your beloved pet, if you’ve adopted one, or you can enter different competitions with livestock.

This festival may not have a lot for you to do in early years if you don’t have a pet, coop, or barn.

There’s also a shop where you can purchase exclusive items, so make the most of the festival and enjoy time away from the farm.

Beach Cleanup Day

While the main event is a cutscene of the townies cleaning up the beach, sorting the trash and recyclables, and celebrating together, there’s much more for you to do.

Aside from shopping (and checking out the Pufferfish stand), you can participate in a swimming race or tug-of-war game to win prizes and merit that will improve the town. Socialize with your neighbors and enjoy the highlight of summer.

Fall Festivals

Fall is the season for harvesting, and so these festivals pull from the bountiful harvest you’ll likely have. Additionally, it celebrates the spooky time of year with a fun festival that features ghouls and monsters.

Harvest Festival

The Coral Island Harvest Festival celebrates a bountiful season and allows you to compete against Beluga Bay’s resident farmer, your own personal rival.

You can compete by submitting your best produce and artisan goods to see who is the superior farmer and win prizes based on the results.

Even if you don’t beat your rival, you’ll still get rewards for participating!

Additionally, you can shop for exclusive items and participate in the pumpkin smash, where you race against the clock to squash pumpkins with a mallet.

Spooky Day Festival

The Spooky Day Festival encompasses ghosts and ghouls. With a haunted house, a scavenger hunt, and a ring toss minigame, there’s plenty to do.

The main event involves the parade, which is a festive cutscene to watch the children in town march around with costumes. You can earn unique rewards by participating.

Winter Festivals

Winter is possibly one of the slowest seasons, and with that comes free time. While you can spend it delving into the mines or clearing out the ocean floor, it’s worth the consideration to carve out time for these events. The Coral Island Winter Festival lineup includes a New Year celebration and a multiple-day-long Winter Fair.

Winter Fair

The Winter Fair lasts several days and includes multiple shops and minigames to enjoy. The pamphlet will appear starting at 5:00PM sharp, and you can begin exploring the festivities with your neighbors. The

Unlike other festivals and events, the clock does not stop.

Winter Fair includes several smaller shops:

• Winter Clothing Booth. All clothes available are discounted from their normal prices.
• Winter Gift Shop. There are gems and flower bouquets available, as well as snow globes.
• Winter Cafe Booth. You can buy seasonal beverages to warm you up, including Hot Chocolate, Green Tea, and Coffee. You can also purchase snacks and desserts.
• Caravan’s Florist and Rare Finds. Ben runs a shop where you can buy an assortment of items from clothing to decor.

Minigames include trivia, curling, fishing, and shooting. A match pattern game is playable as well! Since the festival lasts several days, you have plenty of time to enjoy all the festivities.

For this festival, go into your settings and change the game speed to 50 percent to give yourself more time in the day. You’ll be able to wander around more without having to end the day.

New Year Eve Feast

The New Years Eve Feast features several activities, but the main event is the fireworks that welcome in the new year. There’s a festival booth you can shop at as well as minigames you can play.

Make sure you spin the wheel, as you have three tries to win excellent prizes, like 10,000 coins, a pink diamond, or clothing. As the last celebration in the year, it’s a good idea to go out with a bang.

Once you begin the main event, the winter festival will end. Make sure to wrap everything up before watching the fireworks!