Stardew Valley Fair Calculator
Grange Display Score Calculator
Enter details for the 8 items you will submit to the Stardew Valley Fair Grange Display to estimate your score.
Results:
Points from Items: 0
Points from Categories: 0
Base Points (8 items): 0
Formula: Total Score = Base Points + Category Points + Sum of Item Points
Points per Item
Scoring Breakdown
| Component | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Base (8 items) | 14 | Awarded if you fill all 8 slots. |
| Distinct Categories | 9 | Awarded if you have at least 6 unique categories among your items. |
| Item Quality | 0 | Normal quality |
| 1 | Silver quality | |
| 2 | Gold quality | |
| 3 | Iridium quality | |
| Item Base Sell Price | 1 | 1-19g |
| 2 | 20-99g | |
| 3 | 100-199g | |
| 4 | 200-299g | |
| 5 | 300-399g | |
| 6 | 400g+ | |
| Item Category Bonus | 1 | For items in Animal Prod, Artisan Goods, Cooking, Fish, Foraging/Flower/Sap, Fruit, Mineral, Vegetable. |
What is the Stardew Valley Fair Calculator?
The Stardew Valley Fair Calculator is a tool designed to help players of the game Stardew Valley estimate the score they will receive for their Grange Display at the annual Stardew Valley Fair. This event happens on the 16th of Fall each year, and the Grange Display is a competition where players submit 9 items (though only 8 are judged for item points, the 9th slot is part of the 8 total, you get 14 base points for having 8 items in the 9 slots) to be judged. A high score can win you Star Tokens, which can be exchanged for valuable prizes.
This Stardew Valley Fair Calculator allows you to input the base sell price, quality, and category of each of your 8 chosen items to see your potential score. It helps you strategize which items to include to maximize your points and aim for first place (which requires 90 points or more).
Anyone who wants to win the Stardew Valley Fair Grange Display should use this calculator. It’s especially useful for players aiming for the 1st place prize to get Star Tokens efficiently. Common misconceptions include thinking that only high-value items matter, but the Stardew Valley Fair Calculator shows that variety (number of distinct categories) and quality also play significant roles.
Stardew Valley Fair Calculator Formula and Mathematical Explanation
The total score for your Grange Display is calculated based on several factors:
- Base Points: You get 14 points automatically if you submit 8 items (filling 8 of the 9 slots).
- Category Bonus: You get 9 points if you have items from at least 6 different eligible categories among your 8 items.
- Item Points: Each of the 8 items contributes points based on its base sell price, quality, and category.
- Base Price Points: Determined by the item’s base sell price (the value you’d get if you sold it normally, without professions).
- 1-19g: 1 point
- 20-99g: 2 points
- 100-199g: 3 points
- 200-299g: 4 points
- 300-399g: 5 points
- 400g+: 6 points
- Quality Points:
- Normal: 0 points
- Silver: 1 point
- Gold: 2 points
- Iridium: 3 points
- Category Bonus (per item): 1 point if the item belongs to one of the following categories: Animal Product, Artisan Good, Cooking, Fish, Foraging (incl. Flowers & Tree Saps), Fruit, Mineral, or Vegetable.
- Base Price Points: Determined by the item’s base sell price (the value you’d get if you sold it normally, without professions).
The Stardew Valley Fair Calculator sums these points: Total Score = 14 (if 8 items) + 9 (if 6+ categories) + Sum of (Base Price Points + Quality Points + Item Category Bonus) for each of the 8 items.
Variables Table
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Sell Price | The base gold value of an item before professions. | Gold (g) | 1 – 5000+ |
| Quality | Item quality (Normal, Silver, Gold, Iridium). | – | Normal, Silver, Gold, Iridium |
| Category | The game category the item belongs to. | – | Animal Product, Artisan Good, etc. |
| Item Points | Points from one item based on price, quality, category. | Points | 1 – 10 per item |
| Total Score | The final score judged at the Fair. | Points | 0 – 124+ (typically aim for 90+) |
Practical Examples (Real-World Use Cases)
Example 1: Aiming for First Place
A player wants to win first place (90+ points). They select high-quality items from diverse categories:
- Iridium Starfruit (Fruit, 750g base) – 6 + 3 + 1 = 10 pts
- Gold Ancient Fruit Wine (Artisan, 1650g base) – 6 + 2 + 1 = 9 pts
- Iridium Large Milk (Animal, 190g base) – 3 + 3 + 1 = 7 pts
- Gold Pumpkin (Vegetable, 320g base) – 5 + 2 + 1 = 8 pts
- Iridium Truffle Oil (Artisan, 1065g base) – 6 + 3 + 1 = 10 pts
- Gold Diamond (Mineral, 750g base) – 6 + 2 + 1 = 9 pts
- Iridium Angler (Fish, 1000g base) – 6 + 3 + 1 = 10 pts
- Gold Pink Cake (Cooking, 480g base) – 6 + 2 + 1 = 9 pts
Items Points = 10+9+7+8+10+9+10+9 = 72. Categories: Fruit, Artisan, Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, Fish, Cooking (7 distinct) = 9 points. Base = 14 points. Total = 72 + 9 + 14 = 95 points. First place achieved!
Example 2: Early Game Fair
A player in their first year might have more modest items:
- Gold Parsnip (Vegetable, 52g base) – 2 + 2 + 1 = 5 pts
- Silver Largemouth Bass (Fish, 125g base) – 3 + 1 + 1 = 5 pts
- Normal Mayonnaise (Artisan, 190g base) – 3 + 0 + 1 = 4 pts
- Gold Cave Carrot (Foraging, 37g base) – 2 + 2 + 1 = 5 pts
- Silver Goat Cheese (Artisan, 600g base) – 6 + 1 + 1 = 8 pts
- Normal Amethyst (Mineral, 100g base) – 3 + 0 + 1 = 4 pts
- Gold Blueberry (Fruit, 75g base) – 2 + 2 + 1 = 5 pts
- Normal Fried Egg (Cooking, 35g base) – 2 + 0 + 1 = 3 pts
Items Points = 5+5+4+5+8+4+5+3 = 39. Categories: Vegetable, Fish, Artisan, Foraging, Mineral, Fruit, Cooking (7 distinct) = 9 points. Base = 14 points. Total = 39 + 9 + 14 = 62 points. Not first place, but a decent score.
How to Use This Stardew Valley Fair Calculator
- Enter Item Details: For each of the 8 item slots, enter the base sell price of the item (the price you’d get if you sold it without any profession bonuses like Tiller or Artisan).
- Select Quality: Choose the quality (Normal, Silver, Gold, or Iridium) from the dropdown.
- Select Category: Choose the most relevant category for your item from the dropdown.
- View Results: The Stardew Valley Fair Calculator automatically updates the “Total Score,” “Points from Items,” “Points from Categories,” and “Base Points” as you enter data.
- Check the Chart: The bar chart visually shows how many points each item is contributing.
- Aim for 90+: To win first place, your total score needs to be 90 or higher. Adjust your item selection to reach this goal if possible.
Use the Stardew Valley Fair Calculator to experiment with different item combinations before the Fair to maximize your score.
Key Factors That Affect Stardew Valley Fair Calculator Results
- Item Variety (Categories): Including items from at least 6 different categories gives a significant 9-point bonus. Don’t just bring 8 of your most valuable item if they are all from the same category. The Stardew Valley Fair Calculator helps identify if you meet this threshold.
- Item Quality: Higher quality items (Silver, Gold, Iridium) give more points. Iridium quality adds 3 extra points per item over Normal.
- Item Base Sell Price: More expensive items generally give more points, up to a maximum of 6 base points for items worth 400g or more.
- Number of Items: You need to fill at least 8 slots to get the 14 base points.
- Eligible Categories: Items from the main categories (Animal Products, Artisan Goods, Cooking, Fish, Foraging/Flowers/Saps, Fruits, Minerals, Vegetables) get an extra point. Items like monster loot or basic resources don’t.
- Strategic Selection: Using the Stardew Valley Fair Calculator allows you to compare different items and see which combination gives the highest score, balancing value, quality, and category diversity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many points do I need to win the Stardew Valley Fair?
A: You need 90 points or more to get 1st place and 1000 Star Tokens.
Q: What are the best items to use in the Grange Display?
A: High-value, high-quality items from diverse categories are best. Iridium quality Starfruit, Ancient Fruit Wine, Truffle Oil, and legendary fish are excellent if you have them. Use the Stardew Valley Fair Calculator to compare.
Q: Do profession bonuses affect the base sell price for the Fair?
A: No, the Fair judges based on the item’s base sell price, before any profession bonuses like Tiller or Artisan are applied.
Q: How many categories do I need for the bonus?
A: You need at least 6 different eligible categories among your 8 items to get the 9-point bonus.
Q: Can I use the same item multiple times?
A: Yes, you can, but it’s generally better to use different items to achieve category diversity, unless you have multiple very high-scoring identical items.
Q: Does the 9th slot in the display count for points?
A: You place 9 items, but only 8 contribute individual item points. However, you need to have 8 items placed to get the 14 base points. It seems the game picks the best 8 of the 9 for item scoring, but you always get 14 base points for 8+ items in the 9 slots.
Q: Is it hard to get 90 points?
A: It can be challenging in the first year, but becomes easier as you gain access to higher quality and more valuable items. The Stardew Valley Fair Calculator helps plan ahead.
Q: What happens if I get less than 90 points?
A: You get fewer Star Tokens for 2nd (75-89 points, 500 tokens), 3rd (60-74 points, 200 tokens), or 4th place (below 60, 50 tokens).
Related Tools and Internal Resources
- Stardew Valley Fishing Guide: Learn how to catch high-value fish for the Fair.
- Stardew Valley Foraging Guide: Find the best foraged items and flowers.
- Stardew Valley Farming Guide: Grow high-quality crops like Pumpkins and Starfruit.
- Stardew Valley Artisan Goods: Maximize the value of your farm products with artisan processing.
- Stardew Valley Community Center Guide: Completing bundles can give you valuable items.
- Stardew Valley Wiki: A general resource for all things Stardew Valley.