Sports Fair

Sports Fair
Occurrence
Spring Sports Fair April 20th March 20th or 21st Fall Sports Fair Second Monday in October September 22nd or 23rd
Time		9 AM — 5 PM (timetable)
Host		Tortimer
Visitors		Copper
Main appearances
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Other appearances
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Names in other languages  うんどうかい プログラム  Unknown  Unknown  Sportfest  Unknown  Fête du sport  Unknown  Unknown  Unknown  Fête du sport  Unknown  Unknown

The Sports Fair is a semiannual event in the first-generation Animal Crossing games where the player and villagers participate in various activities. There are two fairs: the Spring Sports Fair, which coincides with the spring equinox (either March 20 or 21), and the Fall Sports Fair, which coincides with the autumn equinox (either September 22 or 23). In Doubutsu no Mori, Doubutsu no Mori+, and Dòngwù Sēnlín, the Spring Sports Fair instead occurs on April 20, and the Fall Sports Fair occurs on the second Monday in October.

Tortimer is present at the events, which take place around the wishing well. After speaking to Tortimer, the player will receive either a spring championship pennant or autumn championship pennant in Doubutsu no Mori+, or a spring medal or autumn medal in Animal Crossing and Doubutsu no Mori e+. Each event has its own music, which replaces the hourly music in the surrounding acres. All participating villagers wear white outfits; females have a pink stripe along the side, while males have blue stripes. In the Japanese versions, villagers also wear hats.

Events

There are four events in the Sports Fair, each lasting for two hours.

Gymnastics

At 9 AM, Copper heads an aerobics session (same as Morning Aerobics) that four villagers participate in, mimicking his actions. The player also can participate, using to control the motions. Occasionally, villagers will lose their place and start to panic. The event ends at 11 AM.

Foot race

The foot race is an event that begins right after the aerobics session, running for two hours. Four villagers will participate, while a fifth villager acts as the starter. There is a race for each gender, each involving running around the wishing well five times. The winner and loser of each race will both show emotions after the race is over. The non-participating villagers will be on the sidelines cheering. While racing, villagers will frequently trip over, much to their embarrassment.

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Ball toss

The ball toss is the third event in the sports fair, starting at 1 PM and ending at 3 PM, two hours later. Two teams of two villagers will repeatedly throw balls into a net, while another villager will cheer on both teams. Many of the villagers are confused by this sport, while others will find it pointless.

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Tug-o-war

The final event in the sports fair is the tug-o-war, which goes for two hours starting at 3 PM. Two teams of two pull a long rope across a red line, while a fifth villager waves a red flag enthusiastically at them.

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Timetable

9:00 AM	10:00 AM	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	3:00 PM	4:00 PM
Gymnastics
		Foot Race
				Ball Toss
						Tug-o-War

Recurrence

The Spring Sports Fair occurs on a fixed date (April 20) in Doubutsu no Mori, Dòngwù Sēnlín, and Doubutsu no Mori+. The Fall Sports Fair in those games, and both events in Animal Crossing and Doubutsu no Mori e+ occur on varying dates each year.

Game	Recurrence	This year	Next year
		2026	2027
Doubutsu no Mori Dòngwù Sēnlín Doubutsu no Mori+	Fall Sports Fair Second Monday in October	October 12	October 11
Animal Crossing Doubutsu no Mori e+	Spring Sports Fair Date of the March equinox (either March 20 or 21) Fall Sports Fair Date of the September equinox (either September 22 or 23)	Spring Sports Fair March 20 Fall Sports Fair September 23	Spring Sports Fair March 21 Fall Sports Fair September 22