🍁 Complete Fall Guide
Fall is the most profitable season in Stardew Valley! Cranberries provide continuous yield + Pumpkins sell at a high price, combined with keg profits to double your income.
Fall Crop Recommendations
| Crop | Price | Days to Mature | Regrowth | Season Income | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberries 🫐 | 75g/2 berries | 7 days | Every 2 days | Highest | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Pumpkin 🎃 | 320g | 13 days | One-time | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Amaranth 🌿 | 150g | 7 days | One-time | Medium | ⭐⭐ |
| Eggplant 🍆 | 60g | 7 days | Every 4 days | Medium | ⭐⭐ |
| Yam 🥔 | 160g | 10 days | One-time | Medium | ⭐ |
New farm suggestion: Cranberries×80 + Pumpkins×40
Fall Festivals
| Date | Festival | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 16 | Stardew Valley Fair | Save Iridium-quality items + Diamonds + Wine in advance |
| Fall 27 | Spirit's Eve | Get the Golden Pumpkin |
Fall Key: Prepare for Winter
- Upgrade sprinklers (prepare for the greenhouse)
- Stockpile seeds (for Spring 1 planting rush)
- Unlock the greenhouse (if you haven't yet)
🎣 Fall Fishing
Fall fishing adds unique seasonal catches:
| Fish | Location | Time | Sell Price (Iridium) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | River | 6am-7pm | 300g | Fall-only |
| Walleye | River | 12pm-2am (rain) | 315g | Requires rain |
| Tiger Trout | River | 6am-7pm | 300g | Also in Gingersnork |
| Angler | River (north of farm bridge) | N/A | 2,000g | Legendary fish — one per save |
| Midnight Carp | River | 10pm-2am | 750g | Fall/Winter, Sewer |
Pro Tip: Use a Trap Bobber + Dish o' the Sea to catch the Angler. Bring the best rod you have and aim for max casting distance.
🌿 Fall Foraging & Gathering
| Item | Location | Sell Price | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelnut | Forage on ground | 60g | Fall forage bundle |
| Blackberry | Bushes (daily in Fall) | 20g | Blackberry cobbler |
| Chanterelle | Secret Woods | 160g | Life Elixir |
| Common Mushroom | Secret Woods | 80g | Fried Mushroom |
| Red Mushroom | Mines | 120g | Gift for Demetrius |
🏛️ Stardew Valley Fair — 1000 Star Tokens Strategy
The Summer 16 Stardew Valley Fair is your chance to get rare items. Here's how to get 1000 tokens easily:
Best Approach: Fishing mini-game - Takes ~5 minutes at the fishing booth - Easy to score 100+ tokens per attempt with practice - No need to save items all year
Alternative (Item-Based): Bring high-quality items for the grange display: - 9 Items × iridium quality + varied categories = max points - Diamond, Wine, Gold Bar, Iridium-quality crops
Best Purchase: Stardrop (2,000 tokens) — permanent energy boost. Save your tokens for this.
💰 Fall Profit Maximization
| Activity | Daily Gold | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberries (200 plants) | ~3,000g | Continuous harvest, low effort |
| Pumpkin (100) + Keg | ~2,500g | High profit per plant |
| Ancient Fruit + Keg | ~4,000g | If unlocked from greenhouse |
| Preserves Jars (Cranberries) | +40% value | Continuous input |
| Kegs (Hops saved from Summer) | ~500g/day | Already grown, just process |
Bottom Line: Cranberries for steady passive income + Pumpkins (kegged) for big batches = optimal Fall economy. Don't forget to plant corn on Summer 28! It survives into Fall for a head start.