The main storyline in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar follows your journey to restore Zephyr Town’s bazaar to world-class status.

The game’s main story mostly progresses when your bazaar climbs up through ranks 1-7. Along the way you’ll unlock new areas, meet new characters, and uncover some mysteries about a few townspeople.

Each rank-up triggers a new story cutscene, culminating in a grand celebration ceremony once Zephyr Town finally achieves the coveted World Bazaar rank. But since there’s a total of 99 ranks you can actually keep growing the bazaar even beyond Rank 7.

Note: This page is dedicated solely to events labeled as main storyline events. Other events can happen that focus on specific characters, and to find those events you should check our full events page here.

Meeting the Nature Sprites

Nature Sprites appear at player's doorstep
The Nature Sprites’ surprise visit
Day Spring 13, Year 1
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Reach Spring 13, Year 1
Description

The Nature Sprites appear at your doorstep, delighted to find a farmer who can finally see and hear them.

They explain that your success at the farm and the bazaar generates “Happy Energy,” which serves as their essential power source.

To keep the Sprites energized, they ask you to work hard and spread happiness throughout Zephyr Town.

Nature Sprites explaining Happy Energy
The Nature Sprites cheer you on to earn Happy Energy

Reaching the Village Bazaar Rank

Mayor Felix announcing Village Bazaar rank achievement
Mayor Felix announces bazaar rank-up
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Reach the Bazaar Rank 1 sales goal (1,000 G)
Description

Mayor Felix announces that the bazaar has reached the Village Bazaar rank thanks to your hard work.

This milestone brings three new arrivals: Diana from the Bazaar Review Board, her brother Harold, and a traveler named Arata.

While the town celebrates, Diana warns that the Board’s continued support depends on the bazaar’s ongoing growth and success.

Player and Mayor Felix greeting Arata, Diana, and Harold
You and Mayor Felix welcome the newcomers – Arata, Diana, and Harold

Path to the Mountain

Arata visiting player's farm
Arata drops by your farm
Day Any day
Time Anytime
Location Farm
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • “Reaching the Village Bazaar Rank” event completed
Description

Arata stops by to inform you that he has cleared the large boulders blocking the way to the mountain.

This newly accessible area is filled with forageables and scenic spots perfect for a hardworking farmer.

Arata mentions he’ll be spending time training there, inviting you to come explore the mountain’s bounty whenever you like.

Arata clearing path to mountain area
Arata opens up a path to the Mountain

The Happy Shoppe

Nature Sprites' bazaar shop
The Nature Sprites’ bazaar shop
Day Saturday
Time 6:00 AM – 6:59 PM
Location Bazaar Area
Weather Sunny
Requirements
  • “Reaching the Village Bazaar Rank” event completed
  • “Meeting the Nature Sprites” event completed
Description

The Nature Sprites invite you to the opening of their new stall, the Happy Shoppe, where you can exchange Happy Energy for various items.

They explain that visiting their shop allows them to cheer for you at the bazaar, which helps your own stall reach its maximum potential.

To celebrate being their first customer, the Sprites gift you a Glider to help you move around more easily.

Nature Sprites explaining Cheer Time mechanics
The Nature Sprites’ lesson on Cheer Time

Where Nature Sprites Dwell

Event icon near Gabriel's House
A story event icon near Gabriel’s House
Day Any day with at least Level 2 (two-arrow) Wind strength
Time Anytime
Location Zephyr Town – South of Gabriel’s House
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Completed “The Happy Shoppe” event and received the Glider
Description

After following Ivy to a hidden stump house, you are warmly welcomed to the Nature Sprites’ home.

The Sprites explain that while they are usually out during the day, they spend their nights here and invite you to visit anytime as new friends.

They propose a deal where you share items with them and they will give you special favors in return.

Tip: Use the barrel on the islet to reach the cliff. As you jump from the barrel, quickly release your glider at the peak and glide to the right to land successfully on the cliff.
Player jumping onto barrel on islet
Jumping onto the barrel on the islet
Nature Sprites welcoming player to their home
The Nature Sprites welcome you to their home

Reaching the Town Bazaar Rank

Mayor Felix announcing Town Bazaar rank
Mayor Felix announces bazaar rank-up
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Reach the Bazaar Rank 2 sales goal (50,000 G)
Description

Mayor Felix announces that the bazaar has officially reached the Town Bazaar rank, a milestone that Diana acknowledges as meeting the board’s minimum requirements.

During the celebration, Diana questions Felix about the bazaar’s mysterious past and why it lost its former “Grand Bazaar” status.

Felix becomes visibly uneasy and avoids the topic, leaving Diana to suspect there is a secret behind the town’s history that he isn’t ready to share.

Diana asking about bazaar's past
Diana asks about the bazaar’s history

Reaching the City Bazaar Rank

Mayor Felix celebrating City Bazaar rank
Mayor Felix celebrates another rank up
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Reach the Bazaar Rank 3 sales goal (200,000 G)
Description

Mayor Felix announces that the bazaar has achieved City Bazaar rank, prompting a discussion about the legendary farmer who previously brought the town prosperity.

It is revealed that the former farmer was actually Felix’s mother, who left the town in his hands to go on a journey years ago.

Encouraged by Diana, the townspeople resolve to grow the bazaar into a world-class success so that news of its revival might eventually reach her.

Stuart sharing story about previous farmer and mayor
Stuart shares a story about the previous farmer and mayor

Reaching the Regional Bazaar Rank

Letter arriving from Mayor Felix's mother
A letter arrives from Mayor Felix’s mother
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Reach the Bazaar Rank 4 sales goal (500,000 G)
Description

Mayor Felix announces that the bazaar has achieved Regional Bazaar rank, though Diana warns that global competition will now be much fiercer.

During the celebration, Harold arrives with a mysterious letter for Felix that includes a strict instruction: it must not be opened until the bazaar reaches National rank.

Recognizing the message as being from his missing mother, Felix resolves to honor her trust by working harder than ever to reach the next milestone.

Letter must remain sealed until National rank
The letter must stay sealed until you rank up

The Former Farmer’s Whereabouts

Event icon near Blue Windmill
A story event icon near the Blue Windmill
Day Any day (Non-festival/event day)
Time 6:00 AM – 8:59 PM
Location Zephyr Town – In front of Gabriel’s House
Weather Sunny, Cloudy, Snowy
Requirements
  • “Reaching the Regional Bazaar Rank” event completed
Description

Diana, Jules, and Derek reveal they have found information regarding a top-ranked bazaar that Felix’s mother helped establish.

Though Felix is tempted to rush off and find her immediately, Jules and Derek advise him to wait until he can read the letter she left behind.

Realizing his mother likely had a specific reason for leaving, Felix channels his emotions into a renewed determination to reach the National Bazaar rank.

Townspeople advising Mayor Felix to wait
The townsfolk give the Mayor second thoughts

Reaching the National Bazaar Rank

Mayor Felix reading letter contents
The long-awaited contents of the letter
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • “The Former Farmer’s Whereabouts” event completed
  • Reach the Bazaar Rank 5 sales goal (1,000,000 G)
Description

After reaching National rank, Mayor Felix finally reads his mother’s letter, which explains she left to ensure the town’s future by forcing the younger generation to become independent.

The townspeople discuss her hardworking nature and speculate on her current whereabouts while Felix, overwhelmed with emotion and a sudden sneezing fit, vows to make the bazaar a global success.

Mayor Felix having sneezing fit
Mayor Felix breaks into a sneezing fit

Helping Hands at the Bazaar

Sophie asking townspeople for bazaar help
Sophie asks the townsfolk for help running the bazaar
Day Friday & Saturday
Time Upon waking up
Location Home
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • “Reaching the National Bazaar Rank” event completed
  • Choose to Progress the Story (At National Bazaar Rank, a prompt will appear every Friday until you accept to progress)
Description

The sneezing fit Felix had during the previous celebration turns into a full-blown cold, forcing him to stay in bed. Sophie asks you and the townspeople to help run the bazaar.

After gaining a new appreciation for the Mayor’s hard work, the community gathers to support him just as a new letter arrives from his mother who reveals she is now running a different bazaar and officially declares them rivals.

Reinvigorated by the challenge, a feverish Felix vows to lead Zephyr Town to the World Bazaar rank to prove his worth to her.

Sophie reporting back to sick Mayor Felix
Sophie reports back to Mayor Felix
Mayor Felix reading mother's rivalry declaration
Mayor Felix reads his mother’s latest letter

Reaching the World Bazaar Rank

Achieving World Bazaar rank
Ranking up to the top Bazaar!
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • “Helping Hands at the Bazaar” event completed
  • Reach the Bazaar Rank 6 sales goal (2,000,000 G)
Description

Mayor Felix joyfully announces that the bazaar has finally reached the prestigious World Bazaar rank, the highest achievement possible.

Even the usually strict Diana offers her sincere congratulations, acknowledging the town’s incredible growth.

To honor everyone’s hard work and celebrate becoming the top-ranked bazaar in the world, Felix declares that a grand commemorative party will be held next week.

Town celebrating World Bazaar rank achievement
Everyone celebrates reaching World Bazaar Rank

The World’s Greatest Bazaar

Townspeople thanking player
The townsfolk express their gratitude to you
Day Saturday
Time Anytime
Location Bazaar Area
Weather Sunny
Requirements
  • 6 days after completing the event “Reaching the World Bazaar Rank” (after reaching Bazaar Rank 7)
Description

The town gathers for a grand celebration to honor the bazaar’s new World Rank status.

Mayor Felix and Diana give special thanks to you, acknowledging that your hard work was the tailwind that made this dream possible.

A final letter arrives from Felix’s mother; she admits defeat in their rivalry but reveals she will stay at her new bazaar to try and catch up to him.

Though Felix is sad he won’t see her in person yet, he is reinvigorated by the news.

Player character appearing bashful
Feeling slightly bashful
Mother's letter vowing to catch up
A new letter from Mayor’s mother vowing to catch up to the Bazaar’s rank

Zephyr Town Bazaar Support Fund

Mayor introducing new ranking system
Mayor wakes you up to the new Bazaar ranking system
Day Sunday
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • 1 day after completing the event “The World’s Greatest Bazaar”
Description

Now that Zephyr Town has reached the top, Mayor Felix and Diana introduce a new initiative: the Bazaar Support Fund.

Since you have experienced how difficult the journey to the top can be, the town’s new mission is to act as a mentor to the rest of the world.

Felix invites you to donate your earnings to the fund, which the Bazaar Review Board will then distribute to help up-and-coming bazaars across the globe.

Mayor Felix explaining Support Fund initiative
Mayor Felix reads you the new initiative’s vision

Legendary Bazaar

Achieving Legendary Bazaar rank
The pinnacle of Bazaar rank achieved!
Day Any day
Time Upon waking up
Location Your house
Weather Any weather
Requirements
  • Reach Rank 99 in donations to Zephyr Town Bazaar Support Fund
Description

The Mayor announces that the town’s support fund has successfully helped developing bazaars worldwide and will stop accepting donations.

Crediting your hard work for this achievement, the Mayor presents you with a token of appreciation from the Bazaar Review Board as you both look forward to the town’s continued growth.

Mayor Felix presenting Legendary Bazaar Award
Mayor Felix presents you the Legendary Bazaar Award
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