SquidFest is one of the two mini-festivals introduced to Stardew Valley in Update 1.6 alongside the usual lineup of seasonal festivals. As the name implies, the SquidFest is an event that revolves around catching 
Squid. Squids are fascinating deep sea creatures and are one of the toughest fish to catch in Stardew Valley.
The SquidFest event offers you a quick escape from grinding on the farm and is an incredible opportunity for you to reel in squids and score some cool prizes. If you’re wondering how you can participate in this mini-festival and grab the rewards, read on.
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How to Participate in SquidFest in Stardew Valley
The SquidFest event takes place on the 12th and 13th of Winter, 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 the northwest 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 earn 1 point. The more Squid you catch, the more points you can redeem for prizes. To claim your SquidFest rewards, simply visit the fisherman and exchange your Squid Points.
Unlike other festivals in Stardew 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.
| Day | Tier | Squids Required | Possible Rewards |
| Day 1 - Winter 12th | Bronze | 1 | 20x Deluxe Bait |
| Silver | 3 | 10x Winter Seeds, 2x Mystery Box, and 1x Dish O’ The Sea | |
| Gold | 5 | 1x Pearl, and 3x Coffee | |
| Iridium | 8 | 1x Squid Kid Painting, 1x The Art O’ Crabbing, 3x Mystery Box, and 1x Seafoam Pudding | |
| Day 2 - Winter 13th | Bronze | 2 | 1x Trap Bobber |
| Silver | 5 | 15x Winter Seeds, 3x Mystery Box, 1x Dish O’ The Sea | |
| Gold | 7 | 1x Treasure Chest, 3x Triple Shot Espresso | |
| Iridium | 10 | 1x Squid Hat, 1x The Art O’ Crabbing, 3x Mystery Box, and 1x Seafoam Pudding |
It is recommended that you craft some Squid Bait using the Bait Maker, as this will significantly reduce the time needed to catch the required Squids.
Stardew Valley
- Released
- February 26, 2016
