🏘 Pelican Town

Pelican Town is the central hub of Stardew Valley, located directly east of the player’s farm. It is home to most of the game’s villagers, shops, and community buildings. The town serves as the social and economic center of the valley, where players can buy goods, interact with NPCs, complete quests, and attend festivals. Nearly all major storylines connect to Pelican Town, making it the most important location in the game.

📍 Location

Located east of the farm and south of the Mountains.
Connected to the Beach in the south and the Bus Stop in the west.
Accessible from the start of the game.

🌟 Notable Locations

Pierre’s General Store — sells seeds, recipes, and household goods.
JojaMart — corporate-run store offering an alternative to the Community Center.
Saloon — social hub for food, drinks, and villager interactions.
Clinic — medical center run by Harvey.
Blacksmith — Clint’s shop for upgrading tools and processing geodes.
Museum — run by Gunther, accepts artifact and mineral donations.
Community Center / Joja Warehouse — tied to the game’s main progression path.
Mayor’s Manor — home of Mayor Lewis, where special quests are triggered.
Sewer entrance — leads to Krobus’s shop and the Mutant Bug Lair.

👥 Residents

Pelican Town is home to many villagers, including both bachelors, bachelorettes, and other townsfolk:

Mayor Lewis, Pierre, Caroline, Abigail, Harvey, Clint, Gus, Emily.
Shane, Pam, Penny, Jodi, Kent, Sam, Vincent.
Evelyn, George, Alex, Haley.

🎉 Festivals

Egg Festival — Spring 13.
Stardew Valley Fair — Fall 16.
Spirit’s Eve — Fall 27.
Winter Star Festival — Winter 25.

💡 Strategy

Pro Tip: Visit Pelican Town daily to build friendships with villagers — most live or work here, making it the most efficient place for gifting.

Use the town as your hub for farming supplies, tool upgrades, and artifact donations.
Check the Help Wanted board outside Pierre’s for quests that grant gold and friendship points.
Attend all festivals to maximize villager relationships and unlock unique rewards.