The annual Stardew Valley Fair, held on the 16th of Fall, is a highlight for every Pelican Town resident and farmer. This joyous festival brings the community together with fun games, unique stalls, and the highly anticipated Grange Display competition. For players, the Fair is the perfect opportunity to showcase your farm’s progress and reap valuable rewards by entering your best produce into the Grange Display.
Every year, Pierre is the one to beat, consistently claiming victory – unless you step up to the challenge! This comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge you need to understand the Grange Display, outshine Pierre, and secure those top prizes year after year.
Understanding the Grange Display Scoring System
The Grange Display contest at the Stardew Valley Fair offers five distinct ranking levels. Achieving a high rank is crucial if you’re aiming to purchase exclusive items from the Star Token shop, including a precious Stardrop, which permanently increases your maximum energy. Earning first place is the key to maximizing your Star Token haul.
Ranking | Required Points | Rewarded Star Tokens |
---|---|---|
First Place | 90 or more | 1,000 |
Second Place | 75 | 500 |
Third Place | 60 | 200 |
Fourth Place | Fewer than 60 | 50 |
Disqualified | Mayor Lewis’ shorts | 750 (bribe) |





How to Score Points in the Grange Display
Once you enter the Grange Display, your score is calculated based on four key factors. While you automatically gain some points just for participating, the real points come from the items you exhibit.
Base Points
Simply by entering your display in the competition, you are awarded a base of 14 points. This is an easy start to your score!
Points for Number of Items Entered
The number of items in your display also contributes to your score. It’s always beneficial to fill all nine slots, even if you have to include lower-quality items or even trash. Filling all slots maximizes your points and prevents point deductions.
Number of Items Entered | Points |
---|---|
9 Items Entered | 9 |
8 Items Entered | 7 |
7 Items Entered | 5 |
6 Items Entered | 3 |
5 Items Entered | 1 |
4 Items Entered | -1 |
3 Items Entered | -3 |
2 Items Entered | -5 |
1 Item Entered | -7 |
0 Items Entered | -9 |
Category Variety Bonus
The Grange Display recognizes eight distinct item categories. Including items from different categories earns you bonus points for variety. You can earn 5 bonus points for each category represented, up to a maximum of six categories. This means you only need to focus on including items from six different categories to maximize this bonus, and your last three items can be from categories you’ve already included.
The eight item categories are:
- Animal Products
- Artisan Goods
- Cooking
- Fish
- Flowers
- Foraging
- Fruits
- Minerals
- Vegetables
Points Based on Item Sell Price and Quality
The final and most significant way to earn points is based on the selling price and quality of the items you display. Aim to showcase iridium quality items with high sell prices (200g or more) to maximize your score, as these can earn you up to 8 points per item.
Item’s Sell Price | Normal Quality | Silver Quality | Gold Quality | Iridium Quality |
---|---|---|---|---|
0g-19g | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | 5 points |
20g-89g | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 6 points |
90g-199g | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points | 7 points |
200g-299g | 4 points | 5 points | 6 points | 8 points |
300g-399g | 5 points | 6 points | 6 points | 8 points |
400g or more | 6 points | 6 points | 6 points | 8 points |
It’s important to note that the Grange Display uses the actual sell price of an item, which can be affected by professions and item quality, not just the base sell price. For example, a gold quality Albacore, with its increased sell price, will earn more points than a normal quality one.
Calculating Your Grange Display Score
With a week’s notice before the Stardew Valley Fair, you have ample time to prepare your winning display. By understanding the scoring system, you can assess your inventory and strategically select items to maximize your points.
Let’s walk through an example calculation:
Imagine your display includes:
- Iridium Quality Goat Cheese (Artisan Good) – 8 points
- Gold Quality Albacore (Fish) – 5 points
- Normal Quality Melon (Fruit) – 4 points
- Normal Quality Diamond (Mineral) – 6 points
- Normal Quality Hops (Vegetable) – 1 point
- Normal Quality Duck Mayonnaise (Animal Product) – 2 points
- Gold Quality Cheese (Artisan Good) – 6 points
- Gold Quality Pumpkin (Vegetable) – 5 points
- Iridium Quality Goat Milk (Animal Product) – 8 points
Initial Item Points: 8 + 5 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 8 = 45 points
Now, let’s add the bonus points:
- 9 Items Entered Bonus: + 9 points
- Base Entry Points: + 14 points
- Category Variety Bonus: You’ve included items from Artisan Goods, Fish, Fruit, Mineral, Vegetable, and Animal Product categories (6 categories). 6 categories * 5 points/category = + 30 points
Total Score: 45 + 9 + 14 + 30 = 98 points
This score of 98 points guarantees you first place and the grand prize of 1,000 Star Tokens!
Top Items to Display for a Winning Score
To make winning even easier, here are some example item combinations that are sure to impress Mayor Lewis and secure you first place:
124 Points (High Score Example):
- 4 Iridium Quality Goat Cheese (Artisan Good)
- 1 Iridium Quality Fiddlehead Fern (Foraging)
- 1 Iridium Quality Coconut (Fruit)
- 1 Iridium Quality Duck Feather (Animal Product)
- 1 Iridium Quality Purple Mushroom (Foraging)
- 1 Iridium Quality Pike (Fish)
118 Points (Balanced Example):
- Mix of Iridium and Gold quality items across various categories. Consider high-value items like Truffle Oil, Ancient Fruit, or high-quality animal products.
103 Points (Achievable Example):
- 1 Iridium Quality Large Milk (Animal Product)
- 1 Normal Quality Hops (Vegetable)
- 1 Gold Quality Albacore (Fish)
- 1 Iridium Quality Goat Milk (Animal Product)
- 1 Normal Quality Duck Mayonnaise (Artisan Good)
- 1 Gold Quality Cheese (Artisan Good)
- 1 Normal Quality Melon (Fruit)
- 1 Normal Quality Diamond (Mineral)
- 1 Gold Quality Pumpkin (Vegetable)
96 Points (Budget-Friendly Example):
- 1 Gold Quality Mayonnaise (Artisan Good)
- 1 Gold Quality Purple Mushroom (Foraging)
- 1 Gold Quality Midnight Carp (Fish)
- 1 Gold Quality Strawberry (Fruit)
- 1 Gold Quality Pumpkin (Vegetable)
- 1 Gold Quality Artichoke (Vegetable)
- 1 Gold Quality Sardine (Fish)
- 1 Gold Quality Crystal Fruit (Fruit)
- 1 Gold Quality Coral (Foraging)
Can You Win the Grange Display in Year 1?
Absolutely! Winning the Grange Display in your first year is challenging but definitely possible. The key is to prioritize variety and quality. Focus on including items from at least six different categories, and then aim for silver or gold quality where possible. Don’t sacrifice category variety for slightly higher quality in just a few items.
Here are some great items obtainable in Year 1 that can contribute significantly to your Grange Display score:
- Gold Quality Cheese: Achievable in your first year by caring for your cows. Belongs to the “Artisan Goods” category and earns 6 points at gold quality.
- Cheese Cauliflower: Pam sends you the recipe at 3 hearts friendship. Easy to make with spring-grown cauliflower and cheese. “Cooking” category, worth 5 points.
- Normal Quality Goat Cheese: If you invest in goats early, their normal quality cheese is worth 6 points. “Artisan Good” category.
- Normal or Silver Quality Melons: Summer crop, “Fruit” category. Normal quality is 4 points, silver is 6 points. Plant early in summer as they take 12 days to grow.
- Normal or Silver Quality Purple Mushroom: Foraged item, “Foraging, Flowers, and Tree Saps” category. Normal quality is 4 points, silver or gold is 6 points.
- Normal Quality Pickled Cauliflower: Made from spring-grown cauliflower. “Artisan Good” category, worth 6 points.
With strategic planning and a focus on both variety and quality, you can confidently enter the Grange Display and take home the first-place prize, even in your first year in Stardew Valley!