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A '''festival''' is a seasonal event that is held in the [[festival grounds]] in ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' and a two-weekly event held on the districts of [[San Myshuno]] in ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]''.
 
 
==The Sims 3: Seasons==
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Festivals are special events introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: City Living]]''. They take place around the different districts of [[San Myshuno]] over the course of a two-week cycle.
 
In apartment buildings there is a bulletin board, where Sims can useread about the “Read About Festival” interactionfestival to see when the next festival is going to take place and what activities, competitions, and schedules this festival has to offer. Festivals can also be read about on dynamic signs located in different parts of San Myshuno.
 
When a festival is about to begin, an identifying jingle will play and a notification will appear letting to know that the festival is about to begin. This notification also can be used to teleport Sims to these festivals, if they are located in another neighborhood. Festival objects and activities will appear on the neighborhood where the festival is located in. Around an hour before the festival ends, anda disappearnotification whenwill notify that the festival hasis ending. After the festival ends, all objects will disappear and are replaced by normal street endedobjects.
 
===Schedules===
Each festival has its own schedule that consists of time, day and location. The only weekdays that doesn't have a festival are Wednesday and Thursday.
 
{| class="plaintable heading-blue"
!Name
!Location
!Time
!Day
|-
|Geekcon
|[[Fashion District]]
|10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
|Tuesday
|-
|Humor and Hijinks
|[[Arts Quarter]]
|5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
|Monday
|-
|Romance Festival
|[[Fashion District]]
|5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
|Saturday
|-
|Spice Festival
|[[Spice Market]]
|5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
|Friday
|-
|Flea Market
|[[Spice Market]]
|10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
|Sunday
|}
 
===Generic festival objects===
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====Food stand====
Sims can buy food from different food stands located in the festivals. The food stand has different menus for differenteach festivalsfestival and every stand has different food items. Pufferfish Nigiri is always Excellentexcellent Qualityquality in these food stands, thus the chances of dying from it is nonexistent.
 
{{Missing-info|foods obtained from the food stands in ''City Living'' festivals}}
 
====Swag stand====
{{Info||The Flea Market is the only festival that does not have a swag stand.}}
Sims can buy different exclusive items from swag stands relating to theme of the festival. The items include are: Snow[[snow Globesglobe]]s, T-shirts, Bubblebubble Bottlebottles and different types of fireworks. Snow Globesglobes found in these festivals can be obtained from boxes that are located around the city, however, T-shirts are completely exclusive to the festival and buying unlocks it in CAS[[Create a Sim]]. Getting a free T-shirt is by completing the spice eating challenge in the Spice festivalFestival.
 
{{Missing-info|items obtained from the swag stands in ''City Living'' festivals}}
 
===Geekcon===
*Schedule: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Location: [[Fashion District]]
*Moodlet: Among Geniuses ([[Focused]] +1)
*Ideal mood: [[Focused]]
*Extras: Increased Skill Gain on Lot
 
Geekcon is a Comic-Con inspired event featuring cosplay and geeky pursuits. Events include competitions such as the Hackathon (determined by [[Programming]] skill) and the Ultimate Gaming Test (determined by [[Video Gaming]] skill). It also gives Sims the opportunity to explore space and use the observatory.
 
====Hackathon====
[[File:Geekcon - Hackathon.png|210px|thumb|Sims competing in Hackathon]]
During Geekcon the computers at the festival start to glow. It indicates that there is a competition called Hackathon going on, that is only for Sims with a high Programming skill and having it increases the chances of winning either a computer or a Future Cube. However, it does not stop Sims with a lower Programming skill or Sims who doesn't have that skill at all from competing in the competition.
During Geekcon, the computers at the festival start to glow. It indicates that there is a competition called Hackathon going on, that is only for Sims with a high [[programming]] skill and having it increases the chances of winning either a computer or a [[Future Cube]]. However, it does not stop Sims with a lower programming skill or Sims who doesn't have that skill at all from competing in the competition.
 
====Ultimate Gaming Test====
[[File:Geekcon - Ultimate Gaming Test.png|210px|thumb|Sims competing in the Ultimate Gaming Test]]
Another competition in Geekcon alongside Hackathon, is the Ultimate Gaming Test. It is indicated when motion based gaming consoles start to glow, and is usually towards to Sims with a high Video Gaming skill. But like Hackathon, Sims with a low Video Gaming skill or Sims who doesn't have that skill at all are still able to compete. When the competition ends, a notification will appear telling the points from 0-100 to the Sim who participated and the Sim who passed the test will receive either a computer or a Future Cube as a prize.
Another competition in Geekcon alongside Hackathon is the Ultimate Gaming Test. It is indicated when the motion based gaming consoles start to glow, and is usually towards to Sims with a high [[video gaming]] skill. But like Hackathon, Sims with a low video gaming skill or Sims who doesn't have that skill at all are still able to compete. The Ultimate Gaming Test requires Sims to play through different video games in order to win. When the competition ends, a notification will appear telling the points from 0-100 to the Sim who participated and if the Sim passed the test, they will receive either a computer or a Future Cube as a prize.
 
====Other activities====
[[File:Geekcon - Overview.png|210px|thumb|An overview of Geekcon]]
Along with food stands and swag stands, Geekcon also has two rockets that grants Sims to have an opportunity to explore space. One of the rockets is already built, but the second rocket has to made from scratch. Video game consoles are also present, where Sims can enjoy time with friends of family by the enjoyment of video games. There is multiple video gaming consoles, but for some reason only a one [[television]] with a one console connected, which means that the other consoles are not being able to be used, and Sims can not buy these consoles either. Which probably means that they are only for decoration. An observatory is also located in Geekcon.
At Geekcon, Sims will gain [[skill]]s faster than normally. Sims in costumes (called cosplayers) will spawn at this festival and Sims can take selfies with them. Along with food stands and swag stands, the festival has two rockets that grants Sims to have an opportunity to explore space. One of the rockets is already built, but the second rocket has to made from scratch. Video game consoles are also present that Sims play with. There are multiple video gaming consoles, but only one [[television]] with one console connected, meaning that the other consoles are not being able to be used and Sims can not buy them either. An observatory is also located in this festival.
 
===Humor and Hijinks Festival===
*Schedule: Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
*Location: [[Arts Quarter]]
*Ideal mood: [[Playful]]
 
The Humor and Hijinks festival is centered around a competition between two teams: the Jokesters and the Pranksters. Sims choose their side by drinking either the Light or Dark tea, and win points for their team by performing [[Comedy]] and [[Mischief]] interactions, respectively.
 
====Pranksters vs. Jokesters====
[[File:Humor and Hijinks - Joining a team.png|210px|thumb|Sims joining the pranksters]]
Being the main idea of this festival, Sims can choose sides by drinking the tea respective of the team Sims want to join. Dark Tea is for Pranksters and Light Tea is for the Jokesters. When a Sim has joined one of these two teams, a notification will show up and tell the player what team the Sim has joined.
Being the main idea of this festival, Sims can choose sides by drinking the tea respective of the team Sims want to join. Dark tea is for Pranksters and light tea is for the Jokesters. When a Sim has joined one of these two teams, a notification will show up and tell the player what team the Sim has joined.
[[File:Humor and Hijinks - Prank vs. Joke.png|210px|thumb|A Prankster doing a prank on a Jokester]]
Gaining points in this competition is very simple. [[Mischief]] interactions the Pranksters do give them points and [[comedy]] interactions the Jokesters do will give them points. Jokesters have also been granted a mic that helps the team by the interaction of telling jokes. The team with the most points in the end wins and a fireworks show will be held with the colors being the main color of the winning team. The members of the winning team is also awarded several prizes at the end of the festival. [[Voodoo doll]]s can also be used to manipulate the festival.
 
When in the respective teams, Sims gain new interactions to use for winning. Jokesters can "Impersonate Pranksters", "Impossible Sausage Mime", "Poke Fun at Pranksters", and "Be Sarcastic about VooDoo", while Pranksters can "Imply Jokester Sabotage", "Convince Tea is Poisonous", "Imply Tea Sabotage", and "Sing the Prankster Theme Song".
Gaining points in this competition is very simple. [[Mischief]] interactions the Pranksters do, give them points and [[Comedy]] interactions the Jokesters do, will give them points. Jokesters have also been granted a mic, that helps the team by the interaction of telling jokes. The team with the most points in the end wins, and a fireworks show will be held with the fireworks color being the main color of the winning team. The members of the winning team is also awarded several prizes at the end of the festival.
 
====Other activities====
[[File:Humor and Hijinks - Overview.png|210px|thumb|An overview of the Humor and Hijinks Festival]]
Two bubble bars are present in this festival along with a tiki bar, food and swag stands, and a mic. So Sims that are not joining the competition can do other activities relating to the bubble blower with friends, enjoy good and exotic foods of the food stands, festival exclusive T-shirts and fireworks of the swag stands, sing or tell jokes with the mic or just hangout at the bar.
Two bubble bars are present in this festival along with a [[Bar (object)|bar]], food and swag stands, and a mic. Sims that are not joining the competition can do other activities such bubble blowing, enjoy good and exotic foods of the food stands, festival exclusive T-shirts and fireworks, sing or tell jokes with the mic, or just hangout at the bar.
 
===Romance Festival===
====Sakura Tea====
*Schedule: Saturdays 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
[[File:Romance Festival - Sakura Tea.png|210px|thumb|A Sim drinking the Sakura Tea]]
*Location: [[Fashion District]]
At the Romance festival there are two sakura tea spots. Sims can drink the tea, which gives them the "Botanic Fragrance" [[flirty]] [[moodlet]]. This moodlet will make having romance easier.
*Ideal mood: [[Flirty (emotion)|Flirty]]
 
The Romance Festival encourages Sims to develop their romantic relationships. Sims who drink the Sakura Tea from the fountain will give them a flirty moodlet that makes romantic interaction more easier to achieve.
 
====Romance Guru====
[[File:Romance Festival - Romance Guru.png|210px|thumb|The Romance Guru telling the future]]
Romance festivals features a Romance Guru. This NPC will tell Sims about their future love relationship or their active love relationship(s). These thoughts by the guru will give the Sim who asked the guru a [[List of Moodlets (The Sims 4)|moodlet]] depending on the future the Sim has just heard.
Romance festivals features a new NPC called the Romance Guru. This NPC will tell Sims about their future love relationship or their active love relationship(s). These thoughts by the guru will give the Sim who asked the guru a moodlet depending on the future the Sim has just heard.
 
====Other activities====
[[File:Romance Festival - Overview.png|210px|thumb|An overview of the Romance Festival]]
The Romance festival includes a [[Wedding arch]] with bunch of benches in front of it, which makes Romance festival a fantastic place for Sims to get married. Painting easels are also located in this festival for artistic Sims.
The Romance festival includes a [[wedding arch]] with bunch of benches in front of it, making the festival a fantastic place for Sims to get married. Painting easels are also located for artistic Sims, a street gallery to sell paintings, planter boxes that include different types of flowers and a small bar with a bartender.
 
===Spice Festival===
*Schedule: Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
*Location: [[Spice Market]]
*Moodlet: Savory Aromas (Inspired +1)
*Ideal mood: [[Inspired]]
 
The Spice Festival is a culinary event and features an array of foods from different cultures. Sims can purchase unique spices from the swag stalls and participate in the Spicy Challenge, which tests their ability to eat spicy curry.
 
====Spice Curry challenge====
[[File:Spice Festival - Spice Curry Challenge.png|210px|thumb|Sims competing in the Spice Curry Challenge]]
The main thing of the Spice festival is the Spice Curry challenge. Sims who would like to attend it, just has to take a plate of spicy curry from the table and eat it. Sims who has not gained Spice Hound trait, will gain a [[Uncomfortable]] [[List of Moodlets (The Sims 4)|moodlet]]. After winning this challenge, the Sim who won will gain a free Spice festival themed T-shirt and can brag about the challenge.
The main thing of the Spice festival is the Spice Curry challenge. Sims who would like to attend it has to take a plate of spicy curry from the table and eat it. Sims who has not gained the special Spice Hound [[Trait (The Sims 4)|trait]] will gain a [[uncomfortable]] moodlet. There is a special "spice tolerance" that affects on how the Sim will do in this challenge. After winning, the Sim who won will gain a free Spice festival themed T-shirt and can brag about the challenge to other Sims.
 
====Other activities====
[[File:Spice Festival - Overview.png|210px|thumb|An overview of the Spice Festival]]
Spice festivals features bubble bars for Sims to enjoy, garden where Sims can harvest fresh produce from, a mini bar, a grill with an NPC and a lot of food stands along with some swag stands that sell special spices.
Spice festival features bubble bars for Sims to enjoy, a garden where Sims can harvest fresh produce from, a mini bar, a performance space, and a grill with an NPC cooking food. There are a lot of food stands along with some swag stands, that sell special spices which can be used in foods.
 
===Flea Market===
====Buying and selling====
*Schedule: Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
[[File:Flea Market - Vendor selling frogs.png|210px|thumb|A vendor selling frogs]]
*Location: [[Spice Market]]
During a Flea Market various object will spawn and Sims can buy them. These objects are usually cheaper then their counterpart in Buy Mode and are found in the Household Inventory after purchasing. The objects will be random each time the festival occurs. There are also multiple street galleries and tables located at the festival. These will usually be run by an NPC Sim and offer various collectibles. It is a good way to gain possible rare ones.
 
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====Trading====
[[File:Flea Market - Sims trading.png|210px|thumb|Sims trading with each other]]
Trading is a big part of Flea Market. Sims can "Ask to Trade Collectibles" with other Sims if there is an object in their inventory. Doing this will grant the Sim who used the interaction a random object the same type the Sim traded to the another Sim. Sims can trade: Crystals, Fossils, Frogs, Metals, My Sims Trophies, Posters and Snow Globes.
Trading is a big part of Flea Market. Sims can "Ask to Trade Collectibles" with other Sims if there is a collectible in their inventory. Doing this will grant the Sim who used the interaction a random collectible of the same type the Sim traded to the another Sim. However, the opposing Sim might not always be in the mood for trading, but the Sim can easily solve it by improving their relationship. Sims can trade crystals, fossils, frogs, metals, My Sims trophies, posters and [[snow globe]]s.
 
====Other activities====
[[File:Flea Market - Overview.png|210px|thumb|An overview of the Flea Market]]
The Flea market also comes with a lot of different furniture and decor scattered around the festival and Sims can buy these objects by clicking on them. Other Sims will also be selling their collections and objects on the street tables. Bubble bars and food stands appear as well however, Flea Market does not have a Swag stand.
The Flea Market offers little in terms of other activities. There only two bubble blowers, a performance space for Sims to showcase their instrument skills, and multiple food stalls, but no swag stands as products and collectibles can be bought from the street galleries and tables.
 
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