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Every year in Stardew Valley brings new and exciting festivals. One of these yearly festivals is the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies. During this event, you will get a chance to relax and view some beautiful jellyfish.

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Unlike other events in Stardew Valley, there is no competition or contest associated with the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies; this event is a calm and peaceful end to a busy summer. In this guide, we are going to go over everything you need to know about the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies. First, let's take a look at when this festival occurs.

When Does The Dance Of The Moonlight Jellies Take Place?

summer calendar for stardew valley

The Dance of the Moonlight Jellies is held on Summer 28 each year at 10 pm. This is the last day of summer and is a perfect way to end the season.

On the day of the festival, you will receive mail from Demetrius, explaining what the festival is.

Festival Location

beach circled on map of the valley

This festival will take place on the beach, just south of Pelican Town. Similar to other events, the beach will be closed off prior to the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies' start at 10 pm.

With the beach closed, you will not be able to access this area and travel by boat to Ginger Island. Fortunately, you will still be able to access Ginger Island if you have a warp totem or island obelisk. Returning to the beach on the boat will place you next to the beach entrance in Pelican Town.

The Dance of the Moonlight Jellies will last until 12 am, and will immediately end after you view the jellyfish cutscene. After the festival ends, you will be transported back to your farm.

Special Items For Purchase

starport decal on wall of farmhouse

Pierre will have a booth set up on the beach, where you can purchase a few unique items. Below, you can find each of these items, as well as their price.

Item

Price

Moonlight Jellies Banner

800g

Cloud Decal (two variations)

1,200g

Starport Decal

1,000g

Modern Rug

4,000g

Seafoam Pudding

5,000g

In the image above, you can see the Starport Decal displayed in the farmhouse. This item is perfect for creating a futuristic or space-themed room.

Viewing the Moonlight Jellies

cutscene during moonlight jellies festival

To start the jellyfish viewing, speak to Mayor Lewis, who will be standing on the pier next to Willy's house. Mayor Lewis will then proceed to light a torch, which is meant to attract more jellyfish.

During the cutscene, jellyfish will come swimming towards the beach. Overall, it's a very peaceful moment. If you are married, your spouse will stand next to you so you can enjoy the magical moment together.

What Is A Moonlight Jelly?

Moonlight jellies are giant glowing jellyfish that journey south during the winter. During their travels, they happen to pass by the beach, where this event takes place.

When speaking to the Wizard, he will mention that moonlight jellies are actually called Lunaloos, and they possess an "unusually potent magical aura for an aquatic life form".

That's all there is to know about the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies! Don't forget to visit every summer and buy the unique items available.

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