The Flower Dance in Stardew Valley happens on Spring 24, and you enter it by walking into Cindersap Forest between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM; the dance area is west of the Wizard’s Tower across the small bridge. To dance with someone, talk to an eligible bachelor or bachelorette until the game offers the “ask to be your dance partner” prompt, which requires at least 4 hearts of friendship.

Reddit-style scoop

“You have to head to the forest below your farm, go left and down, past the wizard and just before you reach a cat selling hats there's a plank going left.”

“The player must talk to them until the ‘Ask to be your dance partner?’ dialogue pops up... but they will refuse unless the player has at least four hearts of friendship with them.”

Fast steps

  1. Reach Spring 24.
  2. Go south from your farm into Cindersap Forest after 9:00 AM.
  3. Walk to the festival area west of the Wizard’s Tower.
  4. Talk to a romanceable villager twice.
  5. If you have 4+ hearts, choose the dance prompt.
  6. Talk to Mayor Lewis to start the event.

Easy partner tip

Reddit players often point out that Haley and Shane are easier early options because their birthdays come before the festival, which can make it much easier to build friendship in time. One Reddit guide also notes that birthday gifts can give a big friendship boost, helping you reach the 4-heart requirement faster.

Forum note

If you do not have enough friendship, the game still lets you attend the festival, but your chosen villager will refuse to dance with you. In that case, you can still watch the event and continue the day normally.