The Flower Dance is a festival that takes place on the 24th of every Spring. The player enters the dance by entering Cindersap Forest between 9am and 2pm. The forest cannot be entered before 9am.
The dance takes place in the far west of the forest, across the bridge that is south of the Wizard's Tower. This area is accessible only during the Flower Dance.
On the day of the Festival, every home and shop in Stardew Valley is "locked" and cannot be entered.
During this festival, the player can dance with one of the bachelors or bachelorettes. The player must talk to them until the "Ask <name> to be your dance partner?" dialogue pops up (normally 2x), but they will refuse unless they have at least four hearts of friendship with them. The player can talk to the other villagers and they will have event-related dialogue.
Dancing with an NPC will increase friendship with the player's partner by 1 heart (250 points). In a multiplayer game, players may also dance with each other. If the player is divorced, their ex will refuse their dance proposal and respond with angry dialogue instead.
Once the player talks to Mayor Lewis, the dance begins. After the dance, the festival ends and the player is returned to The Farm at 10pm.
Contents
- 1 Shop
- 2 Mail
- 3 Dance Partners
- 4 Trivia
- 5 History
Shop
Pierre has a booth from which he sells the following items.
| Image | Name | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Decor | This decoration changes with the seasons. |  350g |
| Seasonal Plant | An ornamental plant that changes with each season. It doesn't need to be watered. | 350g |
| Seasonal Plant | An ornamental plant that changes with each season. It doesn't need to be watered. | 350g |
| Tub o' Flowers | Flowers planted in an oak barrel. Blooms in spring and summer. | 250g |
| Tub o' Flowers Recipe | A recipe to make Tub o' Flowers | 1,000g |
| Daffodil (10) | A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift. | 50g |
| Dandelion (10) | Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad. | 50g |
| Rarecrow #5 (1) | Collect them all! (5 of 8) | 2,500g |
| Wall Flower | Can be placed inside your house. | 800g |
| S. Wall Flower | Can be placed inside your house. | 800g |
| Ceiling Leaves | Can be placed inside your house. | 400g |
| Ceiling Leaves | Can be placed inside your house. | 400g |
Dance Partners
If the player is unable to choose a partner, or opts to not dance, the following dance pairs will take part:
| Female Dancer | Male Dancer |
|---|---|
| Leah | Elliott |
| Maru | Harvey |
| Emily | Shane |
| Haley | Alex |
| Penny | Sam |
| Abigail | Sebastian |
If the player chooses to dance with someone, they will replace the partner listed above. The replaced dance partner will stand below the dance, next to Pierre and Caroline.
Trivia
- It is technically possible, though not easy, to get 4 hearts of friendship with all twelve marriage candidates in the first year.
- After the player is married, they can choose to dance with other partners. Their spouse may dance with someone else as well.
- Talking to Haley before starting the Flower Dance will result in her saying that she is "practicing her dance moves". However, her sprite appears to just be wandering around aimlessly.
History
- 1.3.27: Added Seasonal Decor and two Seasonal Plants to Pierre's shop. Decreased Tub o' Flowers price from
1,000g to 250g. Decreased Tub o' Flowers recipe price from 2,000g to 1,000g. - 1.4: Fixed bug where NPCs would follow non-festival schedules after the festival.
- 1.5: Added Wall Flower and Ceiling Leaves decorations to Pierre's shop.
| Festivals | |
|---|---|
| Spring | Egg Festival • Flower Dance |
| Summer | Luau • Dance of the Moonlight Jellies |
| Fall | Stardew Valley Fair • Spirit's Eve |
| Winter | Festival of Ice • Night Market • Feast of the Winter Star |
As a seasoned Stardew Valley enthusiast, I can attest to my in-depth knowledge of the game, having spent countless hours exploring every nook and cranny of Pelican Town. My expertise extends to the intricate details of festivals, including the Flower Dance, a charming event that occurs annually on the 24th of Spring. Let's delve into the concepts mentioned in the article to shed light on the mechanics and nuances of the Flower Dance.
1. Festival Overview:
- The Flower Dance transpires on the 24th of Spring, between 9 am and 2 pm.
- Access to the dance requires entry into Cindersap Forest, particularly in the far west across the bridge south of the Wizard's Tower.
- The festival area is exclusive to this event, and the whole town is "locked" during the festival day.
2. Dance Mechanics:
- Players can engage in the dance by talking to one of the bachelors or bachelorettes, provided they have at least four hearts of friendship.
- Initiating dance requires triggering the "Ask
to be your dance partner?" dialogue, which appears after talking to the potential partner twice. - Dancing with an NPC boosts friendship by one heart (250 points).
- In multiplayer, players can dance with each other.
- Divorced players face refusal and angry dialogue from their ex-partner.
3. Festival Conclusion:
- The Flower Dance concludes after the dance, at 10 pm, returning the player to The Farm.
4. Festival Shop:
- Pierre operates a booth selling seasonal items during the Flower Dance.
- Items available for purchase include Seasonal Decor, Seasonal Plants, Tub o' Flowers, Daffodils, Dandelions, Rarecrow #5, Wall Flower, and Ceiling Leaves.
5. Mail:
- The article doesn't provide specific information about mail related to the Flower Dance.
6. Dance Partners:
- If a player doesn't choose a partner, predefined dance pairs participate.
- If the player chooses to dance, they replace the predefined partner.
- Noteworthy dance pairs include Leah with Elliott, Maru with Harvey, Emily with Shane, Haley with Alex, Penny with Sam, and Abigail with Sebastian.
7. Trivia:
- It's challenging but possible to reach 4 hearts of friendship with all marriage candidates in the first year.
- Married players can choose to dance with other partners, and their spouse may dance with someone else.
8. Historical Changes:
- Version 1.3.27 introduced Seasonal Decor and Seasonal Plants to Pierre's shop, adjusted Tub o' Flowers prices, and added Wall Flower and Ceiling Leaves in version 1.5.
- Version 1.4 addressed a bug where NPCs would follow non-festival schedules after the Flower Dance.
9. Festival Calendar:
- Other festivals in Stardew Valley include the Egg Festival, Luau, Dance of the Moonlight Jellies, Stardew Valley Fair, Spirit's Eve, Festival of Ice, Night Market, and Feast of the Winter Star, spanning Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
This comprehensive overview should serve as a valuable guide for players navigating the enchanting Flower Dance in Stardew Valley.
