ACNH Festivale 2026 Guide: Get All Rewards Fast!
Confetti fills the sky, your island transforms into a carnival stage! That fabulously dressed, dance-loving peacock Pavé is back! Get your net ready—on February 16, 2026, let's kick off 24 hours of non-stop festive!
Is your island ready to become the most happening carnival spot? The festive vibes start spreading from February 1st—Nook's Cranny stocks up on limited-time items, and villagers begin buzzing with anticipation.
Key Dates: Mark Your Calendar!
Countdown to the Party:
- Pre-event Period: February 1 - February 15 (Limited-time items available in shops)
- Main Event: February 16, 2026, 5:00 AM ~ February 17, 5:00 AM (A full 24 hours!)
- Hemisphere Sync: Northern and Southern Hemisphere islanders party at the same time!
How to Know It's Started:
Boot up your game in the morning. If you hear special, upbeat carnival music and see Isabelle sporting a cute green Festivale hat during her announcement, congratulations—Festivale is officially on!
Festivale Items
- Nook's Cranny Exclusive Items (Available from Feb 1)
| Type | Item & Price |
| Furniture | Festivale Balloon Lamp - 4,000 Bells |
| Festivale Confetti Machine - 5,000 Bells | |
| Festivale Drum - 2,100 Bells | |
| Festivale Flag - 1,300 Bells | |
| Festivale Garland - 4,000 Bells | |
| Festivale Lamp - 1,500 Bells | |
| Festivale Parasol - 2,500 Bells | |
| Festivale Stage - 6,000 Bells | |
| Festivale Stall - 3,000 Bells | |
| Reaction Set | Viva Festivale Reaction Set - 23,760 Bells |
- Able Sisters Shop (Available from Feb 1)
| Type | Item & Price |
| Headwear | Festivale Accessory - 2,240 Bells |
| Clothing | Festivale Costume - 2,600 Bells |
| Festivale Tank Dress - 2,600 Bells |
Pro Tip: If you miss them during the pre-event period, these items are still available on Festivale day itself! But they vanish after the event, so don't delay! Alternatively, you can also directly buy the corresponding Festivale Items directly from ACItemsbuy at a better price.
Catch, Trade & Craft Feather
The Five Feather Encyclopedia
|
Feather |
Catch Phrase |
|
Green Feather |
"I caught a green feather! So smooth, so soothing…" |
|
Red Feather |
"I caught a red feather! The passion! It is overwhelming!" |
|
Blue Feather |
"I caught a blue feather! As cool as it is hot!" |
|
Purple Feather |
"I caught a purple feather! How flirty and fabulous!" |
|
Rainbow Feather |
"WOO-HOO! I caught a rainbow feather! Viva Festivale!" |
Feather-Catching
1.Sound Tracking: Hear short "whistling" sounds? Follow the noise—it gets louder as you get closer! Using headphones helps pinpoint left/right direction!
2.No Penalty for Missing: Feathers won't disappear if you miss with your net, so swing away!
3.Stacking Savvy: Regular feathers stack up to 3 per slot. Rainbow feathers do NOT stack and need their own slot—backpack management is key!
Pavé's Trading Rules: Understanding the Peacock!
Step 1: Get the Rainbow Recipe
Talk to Pavé in the plaza for the first time, and he'll generously give you the Rainbow Feather DIY Recipe! It's simple: 1 Green + 1 Red + 1 Blue + 1 Purple Feather = 1 gorgeous Rainbow Feather!
Step 2: The Basic Trade Loop
Option A: Give him 3 regular feathers of the same color → Receive 1 random furniture item in that color.
Option B: Give him 1 Rainbow Feather → Receive 1 random furniture item in Rainbow color.
CRITICAL WARNING: Pavé is a Rainbow Fanatic! If you have a Rainbow Feather in your pocket, he'll ask for it first! Want regular color furniture? Store your Rainbow Feathers at home first!
Step 3: Unlock the Ultimate Reward!
The Magic Number Loop: 9 + 3 = Float!
1.Complete 9 basic trades with Pavé (any color mix).
2.He'll make a special request: 3 Rainbow Feathers.
3.Grant his wish! After a wild dance, you'll receive the event's ultimate prize—the Festivale Float!
Float File: Cannot be bought, only traded for; Sells for a whopping 20,000 Bells; Can be obtained repeatedly (just repeat the "9+3" loop)!
Villager Trading Secrets
On Festivale day, all villagers dress up:
Male Villagers → Festivale Costume
Female Villagers → Festivale Tank Dress
Golden Trading Rules:
1.Villagers usually want feathers matching their outfit's color.
2.If you don't have that color, they'll accept another color.
3.Bulk Trade Bonus: Trade feathers in stacks of 3, and they'll give you a stack of 3 in return! This is the fastest way to collect specific colors!
Furniture Customization: Build Your Rainbow Collection!
Furniture from Pavé can be "upgraded"! Take them and Rainbow Feathers to a DIY workbench:
| Furniture | Rainbow Feathers Needed | Customization Effect |
| Festivale Balloon Lamp | 1 | Changes balloon color & light effect |
| Festivale Confetti Machine | 2 | Changes confetti color mix |
| Festivale Drum | 1 | Changes drum skin pattern & color |
| ... (Other items) | 1-2 each | Unique rainbow color-shift effect |
Full Collection Goal: Want to customize all 9 furniture pieces once each? Prepare at least 13 Rainbow Feathers!
Final Festivale Pro-Tips
1.Golden Net First: The Golden Net has higher durability, making you a feather-catching machine! If you need enough Golden Net for the event, you can also purchase from us.
2.Space organization：Empty your pockets (keep 30+ slots free)
2.Time Management: Short on time? Prioritize completing the "9+3" loop at least once to guarantee getting the Float!
3.Plan Ahead: Feathers are annual limited-time items! Stock up on Rainbow Feathers this year to be ahead for the next! Of course! Of course! If you're in a hurry, simply go to ACItemsbuy to buy the features you need. In this way, you can unlock holiday items more quickly and easily!
4.Island Decoration: Decorate with your new furniture as you get it! The festive atmosphere builds with your creations!
As night falls, Pavé's dancing grows even more fervent. With floats parading and confetti flying, villagers' laughter and music weave together into February's most memorable moment. Festivale lasts only 24 hours, but the joy remains forever in your island's photo album and memories.
See you on February 16th! Let's all shout to Pavé together—Viva Festivale!
