-*- ==================== Events/Holiday Guide By Krystal M. v1.4 Last Update: 16/2/06 ==================== -*- C o n t e n t s I. Version History II. Introduction III. The Guide a. January b. February c. March d. April e. May f. June g. July h. August i. September j. October k. November l. December IV. Pending Information V. Frequently asked questions VI. Credits VII. Legal information -*- ================== I. Version History ================== -*- v1.4 (16/02/06): Updated Acorn Festival information. Updated FAQs & credits. v1.3 (13/02/06): Updated Bright Nights and the Flea Market tips. Added new info to the pending information section. Updated the legal information. v1.25 (8/02/06): Fixed grammatical errors. Added new tip for Bright Nights. v1.2 (7/02/06): Changed layout a bit. Added a new "Pending Information" section. Added a few more tips for the Flea Market and Bright Nights. v1.1 (4/02/06): Guide Accepted :) Added new information regarding Flea Market. v0.2 (3/02/06): Completed guide. Waiting for acceptance... -*- ================ II. Introduction ================ -*- Most of us remember the previous Animal Crossing experience with an item called a 'Diary' in the game. Unfortunately this little gem was left out in Animal Crossing: Wild World - thus making the in-game holidays and events an unknown day to look forward too. I had always felt quite lost when asking about certain holidays. The fact that I live somewhere that is one day ahead of most players did not make things easier. As many didn't know what the event I was talking about, and by the time they had experienced them - it was one day too late for me. Thus I decided to create a small guide to help provide some insight to others regarding the exciting events held within this game... The events/holidays are quite different than the previous Animal Crossing game, that is: many of the real-life holidays are no longer available. Also, events of the same nature may be found over different months - it's not a mistake. It just gives everyone (new players, especially) a chance to experience certain holidays without waiting an entire year. It also gives you the chance to win competitions with different species through the four seasons. Anyway, enough rambling. I hope you find this Guide of some use - enjoy Animal Crossing: Wild World! - Krystal M. -*- ============== III. The Guide ============== -*- I have set up the guide as follows: When: The exact day/week the holiday/event starts - regardless of year. Starts: What time the holiday/event beings. Ends: What time it finishes. Mayor: Whether Tortimer is outside the town hall on the holiday/event. Gift: Whether you receive an item from the holiday/event. -*- ---------------- a. J a n u a r y ---------------- -*- -*- New Years Day ===================== When: 1st of January Starts: All day Ends: Midnight Mayor: Yes Gift: Speak to Tortimer for a Fortune. Tortimer will be wandering around outside the town hall where you can receive a fortune from him. The fortune is random - so don't take the luck, love and health advice to heart :) Tips ------ - Speak to Tortimer multiple times for different fortunes. -*- La-Di-Day ================= When: 2nd Saturday in January Starts: 6am Ends: 6pm the next day Mayor: No Gift: None Today you can choose a new town tune by speaking to your villagers. If you like a tune they suggest, tell them their hired. The villagers will sing to you throughout the day, so don't feel compelled to choose just one song. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================== When: 3rd Sunday in January Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. - Sea Bass are *usually* the easiest way to win the Tourney, however if you don't want to take any chances: Tuna is a guaranteed win. -*- Yay Day ============== When: 4th Sunday in January Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None Your villagers will expect you to compliment them today. The keyboard will be activated and you can enter an adjective to describe them. One-worded answers are understood better eg. Cute, Pretty, Awesome etc. You can change your compliment throughout the day by speaking to your villagers again. -*- ------------------ b. F e b r u a r y ------------------ -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in February Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- Bright Nights ==================== When: Second week of February Starts: 6am Monday Ends: Voting ends Saturday, winner announced Sunday. Mayor: Yes Gift: None Enjoy the bright nights of this week by judging the villager's home that is decorated the best. Speak to Tortimer to vote for a winner throughout the week. At the end, find the villager who won and tell them. They will thank you in return for the good news. Tips ------ - You can not decorate your home with lights - you are the judge in this competition. - This is a week long event, thus no special visitors will be arriving in your town EXCEPT for K.K. Slider, whom can be found in his usual place on Saturday night. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================== When: 4th Sunday in February Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. - Sea Bass are *usually* the easiest way to win the Tourney, however if you don't want to take any chances: Tuna is a guaranteed win. -*- ------------ c. M a r c h ------------ -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in March Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- La-Di-Day ================ When: 2nd Saturday in March Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None Today you can choose a new town tune by speaking to your villagers. If you like a tune they suggest, tell them their hired. The villagers will sing to you throughout the day, so don't feel compelled to choose just one song. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================= When: 3rd Sunday in March Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- Yay Day ============== When: 4th Sunday in March Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None Your villagers will expect you to compliment them today. The keyboard will be activated and you can enter an adjective to describe them. One-worded answers are understood better eg. Cute, Pretty, Awesome etc. You can change your compliment throughout the day by speaking to your villagers again. -*- ------------ d. A p r i l ------------ -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in April Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- Flower Fest ================== When: The second week of April Starts: 6am first day Ends: Final day Mayor: Yes Gift: If you are named the winner. Gardening Time! Planting as many rare flowers as possible around your home is top priority for this week long competition. Your garden will be judged by Tortimer on the final day. If you’re the winner, you will receive the Flower Trophy the next day. Tips ------ - If you don't have many flowers available, it's perfectly fine to 'borrow' your neighbours ;) -*- Fishing Tournament ========================= When: 4th Sunday in April Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fishing Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winner's name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- -------- e. M a y -------- -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in May Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- La-Di-Day ================ When: 2nd Saturday in May Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None Today you can choose a new town tune by speaking to your villagers. If you like a tune they suggest, tell them their hired. The villagers will sing to you throughout the day, so don't feel compelled to choose just one song. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================= When: 3rd Sunday in May Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- Yay Day ============== When: 4th Sunday in May Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None Your villagers will expect you to compliment them today. The keyboard will be activated and you can enter an adjective to describe them. One-worded answers are understood better eg. Cute, Pretty, Awesome etc. You can change your compliment throughout the day by speaking to your villagers again. -*- ---------- f. J u n e ---------- -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in June Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- The Bug Off =================== When: 3rd Sunday in June Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any Bug you have caught previously, in the competition. The largest Bug found - wins. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Bug Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winner's name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Bug Net, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- ---------- g. J u l y ---------- -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in July Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- La-Di-Day ================ When: 2nd Saturday in July Starts: All Day Ends: Midnight Mayor: No Gift: None Today you can choose a new town tune by speaking to your villagers. If you like a tune they suggest, tell them their hired. The villagers will sing to you throughout the day, so don't feel compelled to choose just one song. -*- The Bug Off =================== When: 3rd Sunday in July Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any Bug you have caught previously, in the competition. The largest Bug found - wins. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If your the overall winner, you will also receive the Bug Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winner's name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Bug Net, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- Yay Day ============== When: 4th Sunday in July Starts: All day Ends: Midnight Mayor: No Gift: None Your villagers will expect you to compliment them today. The keyboard will be activated and you can enter an adjective to describe them. One-worded answers are understood better eg. Cute, Pretty, Awesome etc. You can change your compliment throughout the day by speaking to your villagers again. -*- -------------- h. A u g u s t -------------- -*- -*- The Fireworks Show ========================= When: Every Saturday in August Starts: 7pm Ends: Midnight Mayor: Yes Gift: Sparkler/Roman Candle from Tortimer Who doesn't like an evening of Fireworks? Speak to Tortimer to receive your Sparkler then just sit back and enjoy the show. -*- The Bug Off =================== When: 3rd Sunday in August Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any Bug you have caught previously, in the competition. The largest Bug found - wins. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If your the overall winner, you will also receive the Bug Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winner's name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Bug Net, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- -------------------- i. S e p t e m b e r -------------------- -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in September Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- La-Di-Day ================ When: 2nd Saturday in September Starts: All Day Ends: Midnight Mayor: No Gift: None Today you can choose a new town tune by speaking to your villagers. If you like a tune they suggest, tell them their hired. The villagers will sing to you throughout the day, so don't feel compelled to choose just one song. -*- The Bug Off =================== When: 3rd Sunday in September Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any Bug you have caught previously, in the competition. The largest Bug found - wins. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If your the overall winner, you will also receive the Bug Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winner's name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Bug Net, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- Yay Day ============== When: 4th Sunday in September Starts: All day Ends: Midnight Mayor: No Gift: None Your villagers will expect you to compliment them today. The keyboard will be activated and you can enter an adjective to describe them. One-worded answers are understood better eg. Cute, Pretty, Awesome etc. You can change your compliment throughout the day by speaking to your villagers again. -*- ---------------- j. O c t o b e r ---------------- -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in October Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- Acorn Festival ===================== When: Second week of October Starts: 6am Monday Ends: Sunday Mayor: Yes Gift: Pieces of the Mush furniture set & fortune. The Acorn Festival is the only time you can score pieces to the rare Mush furniture set. Gather acorns each day beneath non-fruit bearing trees and give them to Cornimer. He will add it to your cumulative total each day. At the increments of: 5, 10, 25, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 170, 200 and 230 he will give you a piece of the Mush set. If you give Cornimer more than one load of acorns in one day, he will also give you a fortune - this is the only opportunity you get to add Tortimer Paper to your catalog. Tips ------ - Make sure you DO NOT have any Rotten acorns in your inventory when talking to Cornimer. He will take them and any other acorns you are holding, but will NOT add any them to your total count! - Acorns can only be found under Non-fruit bearing trees - Cedar trees do NOT count. Acorns are randomly generated though, so not all trees will have them. - Clear away any weeds/flowers/items you may have under your trees, as acorns will only appear if the ground beneath the tree is clear. (Basically, the acorns will appear in the same place as if you were shaking a fruit tree). - Sell/recycle any rotten acorns that are lying around, as they will prevent new acorns from generating in that spot. - This is a week long event, thus no special visitors will be arriving in your town EXCEPT for K.K. Slider and Crazy Redd, whom will appear on their designated days. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================== When: 3rd Sunday in October Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- ------------------ k. N o v e m b e r ------------------ -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in November Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- La-Di-Day ================ When: 2nd Saturday in November Starts: All Day Ends: Midnight Mayor: No Gift: None Today you can choose a new town tune by speaking to your villagers. If you like a tune they suggest, tell them their hired. The villagers will sing to you throughout the day, so don't feel compelled to choose just one song. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================== When: 3rd Sunday in November Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*- Yay Day ============== When: 4th Sunday in November Starts: All day Ends: Midnight Mayor: No Gift: None Your villagers will expect you to compliment them today. The keyboard will be activated and you can enter an adjective to describe them. One-worded answers are understood better eg. Cute, Pretty, Awesome etc. You can change your compliment throughout the day by speaking to your villagers again. -*- ------------------ l. D e c e m b e r ------------------ -*- -*- Flea Market ================== When: 1st Saturday in December Starts: 6am Ends: 6am the next day Mayor: No Gift: None The flea market is a great day to go shopping! Visit your villager's homes to get a chance to buy some of their items. Villagers will also visit your home if you are at home, that is) to buy any items you have on display. Each villager will only come over ONCE*** - so use this time wisely for haggling. Tips ------ - Put away any valuables you may have in your home the day BEFORE the flea market to save time. - Villagers may pay approx. 3 times the sales price for items. This is directly dependant on how good your relationship is with your villager. That is: Better relationship = Higher purchase price. - Normally, villagers will only buy 3 items. However, if your house has been upgraded to at least stage 3, simply keep moving to another room and back again. Your villager will continue the shopping spree. - Villagers who are sick or moving will not participate in the Flea Market. *** Villagers will visit your home for each character created. That is, one character = one visit per villager. Using 2 characters = two visits etc. -*- Fishing Tournament ========================== When: 3rd Sunday in December Starts: 12pm Ends: 6pm Mayor: Yes Gift: Each time you beat your personal record, and if overall winner of the tourney. The tournament begins at 12pm though you can use any fish you have caught previously, in the competition. Take the fish you have to Tortimer to be measured - the largest fish (length-wise) will win. If you beat your personal record, you will receive an item of furniture. If you’re the overall winner, you will also receive the Fish Trophy - which is mailed to you. The winners name will be posted on the town bulletin board the next day. Tips ------ - If you do not have a Fishing Rod, simply talk to Tortimer and you will receive a free one. -*-New Year's Eve ==================== When: 31st of December Starts: All day Ends: Midnight Mayor: Yes Gift: Party popper from Tortimer. A countdown clock is placed outside the town hall to celebrate the last day of the year. Make some noise with the party poppers from Tortimer and welcome in the New Year! -*- ========================== IV. Pending Information... ========================== -*- If you can confirm or deny any information in this section - I'd appreciate it if you could let me know. Just email me your results, or contact me for further info. Credit will be given always :) * Fishing Tourney Tip: Submitted by Goldenfan --------------------- Status = Not confirmed. If you open your town gates during the Tourney, it will stop your villagers from participating. Thus you can win with any size fish. * Fishing Tourney Tip: --------------------- Status = Not confirmed. If you are the current record holder, speak to Tortimer and don't finish the conversation. Just leave the game alone until tourney is over. This ensures no one will get a larger fish than you. * Bright Nights Tip: ------------------- Status = Not confirmed. Each time you vote for a villager for the winner of Bright Nights, your relationship with them will increase. -*- =========================== V. Frequent Asked Questions =========================== -*- Q: What does it matter if the Mayor is present or not? A: Should you be aiming for the illusive Golden Axe, you need to speak to Tortimer at some point. Thus the only times you can do that is on certain events. This information was especially frustrating to find when I was trying to obtain the axe - so I've added it in :) Q: Your guide said something, then you changed it!? You lied! A: When I receive new information or something that contradicts what is already stated - I update this guide so you may benefit from it. After all, would you prefer information that isn't correct - or know the truth? Go with the flow, accept the changes and move on :) Q: Something is incorrect...? A: We all make mistakes :) Feel free to email me the correction and I'll check it out. Q: I've got some information that you haven't added...? A: Send it to me. I hope to keep improving this guide, so every bit of information counts. If it is helpful and relevant, I'll throw it in (with credit for you, of course). Q: How can I contact you? A: Email will be fine: el_pollodiablo@REMOVETHIShotmail.com. (Please don't forget to remove the 'REMOVETHIS' before emailing and make sure your subject heading says Animal Crossing Event guide or something along that line...) -*- =========== VI. Credits =========== -*- - First credit always: Nintendo. Thankyou for Animal Crossing: Wild World. - Second, Nintendo Australia! Thankyou for not holding back as with the previous Animal Crossing - receiving it practically on time, this time ;) - Animalxing.com: For several References. - Nintendo Power Magazine: For several References - clavat_kisaragi, jackie_chang, Mr. Potter, TheSmartBlonde, Mike Lee and Daniel for tips regarding the Flea Market. - Lisa Shock: for extensive info regarding the Acorn Festival. -*- ====================== VII. Legal Information ====================== -*- -*- Contact Me ================= If you find any errors in the FAQ or perhaps just have a question, you can contact me at: el_pollodiablo@REMOVETHIShotmail.com. (Please don't forget to remove the 'REMOVETHIS' before emailing :)) -*- Sites Displayed ====================== This guide is displayed ONLY at: - GameFAQs.com -*- Copyright ================ This guide may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Events/Holiday Guide Copyright 2006 Krystal M. All rights reserved.