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Stardew Valley villagers: birthdays, gift routes and checks
Use this page when you need a practical next action, not another broad Stardew Valley overview.
Primary sections
Start with your problem
Villager pages should help players choose a relationship target and safe gift route instead of dumping disconnected lists.
Use villager gift rows to check birthday, loved examples and conflict rules before using rare items.
Check season, cash, energy, unlock and mod state first.
Avoid: Do not optimize profit while missing time-limited items.Back up or preserve the first copy before acting.
Avoid: Do not overwrite or sell without source check.Problem solver
Choose the next action
Use the current state to pick a row, risk check and follow-up page.
Need exact data
Use the database row.
Filter by item, fish, villager, bundle, mod symptom or route.
Do not: Do not follow generic advice when a row exists. Use structured data.Need route judgment
The bottleneck controls the recommendation.
Check season, cash, energy, unlock and mod state first.
Do not: Do not optimize profit while missing time-limited items. Use decision checkpoint.Risky action
Save, first-copy or mod risk.
Back up or preserve the first copy before acting.
Do not: Do not overwrite or sell without source check. Open safety route.Playable tools
Use this while planning your route
These tools turn the guide into a quick decision surface for boss attempts, builds, quests and backups.
Decision tool
Villager route selector
Choose the current player state and get the next action.
Choose the current state to get the next action.
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Real entries to check while playing
These tables turn the page into a working reference instead of a text-only article. Exact values should stay tied to the source trail and update date.
Database
Villager gift route database
| Villager | Birthday | Loved examples | Practical route | Conflict check | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | Summer 13 | Complete Breakfast Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick Salmon Dinner | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Elliott | Fall 05 | Crab Cakes Duck Feather Lobster Pomegranate Squid Ink Tom Kha Soup | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Harvey | Winter 14 | Coffee Pickles Super Meal Truffle Oil Wine | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Sam | Summer 17 | Cactus Fruit Maple Bar Pizza Tigerseye | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Sebastian | Winter 10 | Frog Egg Frozen Tear Obsidian Pumpkin Soup Sashimi Void Egg | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Shane | Spring 20 | Beer Hot Pepper Pepper Poppers Pizza | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Abigail | Fall 13 | Amethyst Banana Pudding Blackberry Cobbler Chocolate Cake Monster Compendium Pufferfish Pumpkin Spicy Eel | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Emily | Spring 27 | Amethyst Aquamarine Cloth Emerald Jade Parrot Egg Ruby Survival Burger Topaz Wool | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Haley | Spring 14 | Coconut Fruit Salad Pink Cake Sunflower | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Leah | Winter 23 | Goat Cheese Poppyseed Muffin Salad Stir Fry Truffle Vegetable Medley Wine | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Maru | Summer 10 | Battery Pack Cauliflower Cheese Cauliflower Diamond Dwarf Gadget Gold Bar Iridium Bar Miner's Treat Pepper Poppers Radioactive Bar Rhubarb Pie Strawberry | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Penny | Fall 02 | All Books Diamond Emerald Melon Poppy Poppyseed Muffin Red Plate Roots Platter Sandfish Tom Kha Soup | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Caroline | Winter 07 | Fish Taco Green Tea Summer Spangle Tropical Curry | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Clint | Winter 26 | Amethyst Aquamarine Artichoke Dip Emerald Fiddlehead Risotto Gold Bar Iridium Bar Jade Omni Geode Ruby Topaz | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Demetrius | Summer 19 | Bean Hotpot Ice Cream Rice Pudding Strawberry | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Dwarf | Summer 22 | Amethyst Aquamarine Emerald Jade Lava Eel Lemon Stone Omni Geode Ruby Topaz | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Evelyn | Winter 20 | Beet Chocolate Cake Diamond Fairy Rose Raisins Stuffing Tulip | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| George | Fall 24 | Fried Mushroom Leek | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Gus | Summer 08 | Diamond Escargot Fish Taco Orange Tropical Curry | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Jas | Summer 04 | Ancient Doll Fairy Box Fairy Rose Pink Cake Plum Pudding Strange Doll (green) Strange Doll (yellow) | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Jodi | Fall 11 | Chocolate Cake Crispy Bass Diamond Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eel Pancakes Rhubarb Pie Vegetable Medley | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Kent | Spring 04 | Fiddlehead Risotto Roasted Hazelnuts | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Krobus | Winter 01 | Diamond Iridium Bar Monster Compendium Monster Musk Pumpkin Void Egg Void Mayonnaise Wild Horseradish | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Leo | Summer 26 | Duck Feather Mango Ostrich Egg Parrot Egg Poi | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Lewis | Spring 07 | Autumn's Bounty Glazed Yams Green Tea Hot Pepper Vegetable Medley | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Linus | Winter 03 | Blueberry Tart Cactus Fruit Coconut Dish O' The Sea The Alleyway Buffet Yam | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Marnie | Fall 18 | Diamond Farmer's Lunch Pink Cake Pumpkin Pie | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Pam | Spring 18 | Beer Cactus Fruit Glazed Yams Mead Pale Ale Parsnip Parsnip Soup Piña Colada | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Pierre | Spring 26 | Fried Calamari Price Catalogue | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Robin | Fall 21 | Goat Cheese Peach Spaghetti Woody's Secret | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Sandy | Fall 15 | Crocus Daffodil Mango Sticky Rice Sweet Pea | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Vincent | Spring 10 | Cranberry Candy Frog Egg Ginger Ale Grape Pink Cake Snail | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Willy | Summer 24 | Catfish Diamond Gold Bar Iridium Bar Jewels Of The Sea Mead Octopus Pumpkin Sea Cucumber Sturgeon The Art O' Crabbing | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
| Wizard | Winter 17 | Book of Mysteries Purple Mushroom Solar Essence Super Cucumber Void Essence | Pick one target, check birthday timing, then use loved gifts only when the item does not block bundles or collections. | Check exact gift reaction before gifting; keep first copies of scarce items. | verified high confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley friendship and gifts reference |
Database
Marriage route database
| Candidate | Birthday | Route focus | Gift plan | Avoid | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | Summer 13 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Complete Breakfast Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick Salmon Dinner | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Elliott | Fall 05 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Crab Cakes Duck Feather Lobster Pomegranate Squid Ink Tom Kha Soup | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Harvey | Winter 14 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Coffee Pickles Super Meal Truffle Oil Wine | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Sam | Summer 17 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Cactus Fruit Maple Bar Pizza Tigerseye | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Sebastian | Winter 10 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Frog Egg Frozen Tear Obsidian Pumpkin Soup Sashimi Void Egg | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Shane | Spring 20 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Beer Hot Pepper Pepper Poppers Pizza | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Abigail | Fall 13 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Amethyst Banana Pudding Blackberry Cobbler Chocolate Cake Monster Compendium Pufferfish Pumpkin Spicy Eel | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Emily | Spring 27 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Amethyst Aquamarine Cloth Emerald Jade Parrot Egg Ruby Survival Burger Topaz Wool | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Haley | Spring 14 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Coconut Fruit Salad Pink Cake Sunflower | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Leah | Winter 23 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Goat Cheese Poppyseed Muffin Salad Stir Fry Truffle Vegetable Medley Wine | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Maru | Summer 10 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | Battery Pack Cauliflower Cheese Cauliflower Diamond Dwarf Gadget Gold Bar Iridium Bar Miner's Treat Pepper Poppers Radioactive Bar Rhubarb Pie Strawberry | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
| Penny | Fall 02 | Pick this route only if you will check gifts, schedule and event gates consistently. | All Books Diamond Emerald Melon Poppy Poppyseed Muffin Red Plate Roots Platter Sandfish Tom Kha Soup | Do not scatter rare gifts across multiple candidates if marriage route is the goal. | editorial guidance medium confidence 2026-05-09 | Stardew Valley Wiki all giftsStardew Valley Wiki marriage |
Player problem
Villager pages should help players choose a relationship target and safe gift route instead of dumping disconnected lists.
Use villager gift rows to check birthday, loved examples and conflict rules before using rare items.
What the player needs first
Villager pages should help players choose a relationship target and safe gift route instead of dumping disconnected lists.
- Identify the current season or unlock state.
- Use source-backed rows before acting.
- Choose one next action instead of opening several disconnected tabs.
How to use the data
Use villager gift rows to check birthday, loved examples and conflict rules before using rare items.
- Filter the table by item, season, villager or symptom.
- Follow the risk note before selling, gifting, upgrading or installing.
- Open the next related page when the decision depends on another system.
What is still route-dependent
Stardew Valley saves can differ by bundle mode, farm type, player skill and mod state. Exact recommendations should stay tied to source and current save context.
- Remixed bundles need an in-save check.
- Large mods can change vanilla route assumptions.
- Profit choices should account for time and processing capacity.
Decision checkpoint
| Question | Why it matters | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| What is blocking progress? | The route changes by season, cash, energy, unlocks or mod state. | Pick the matching row in the structured table. |
| What could be lost? | Season windows, first copies and save state create the real risk. | Handle the risk before optimizing. |
| What comes next? | Good pages should move the player to the next useful action. | Use related links after the table. |
Action checklist
Do this in order
- Check current season, unlock and save/mod state.
- Filter the table for the current item, person or symptom.
- Read the risk note before acting.
- Open the related route if another system controls the answer.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this a fixed walkthrough?
No. It is a decision page: use the current save state and the table row to choose the next action.
What should be checked before publishing deeper recommendations?
Exact item values, requirements, mod versions and remixed bundle state need row-level source review.
Sources