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Stardew Valley Festival of Ice
Winter 8 / Competition
Ice Fishing Contest
Facts and route notes
Season: Winter
Date: 8
Entry/time: 9am-2pm entry / ends 10pm
Location: Cindersap Forest
Type: Competition
Time does not continue normally after entering
Most homes and shops are locked
Animals are automatically considered fed
Rewards: Sailor's Cap, Fishing tackle, Magnet bait, Prize Ticket in later years
Route note: Practice fishing before Winter 8; catching at least five fish wins the contest in single-player.
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