If you're diving into New World Aeternum this summer, the Summer Medley Fair is an event you don't want to miss. Whether you're new to the event or a seasoned participant returning for another year, this guide breaks down everything you need to know to maximize your rewards, grind efficiently, and enjoy the festivities.

Why the Summer Medley Fair Is Worth Your Time

From the countless trinkets to unique fish trophies, this event has quickly become a favorite for many players, including myself. Over several years of grinding, I've accumulated a huge collection of event items and learned valuable strategies to make the most of your time. The event runs for about three months, giving you plenty of opportunity to collect tokens and earn exclusive rewards.

Getting Started: Finding the Event Location

To kick off the Summer Medley Fair, open your map by pressing M and look for a flower-like icon—this marks the primary event hub. This is your go-to spot to:

· Start the short questline for the event.

· Collect daily event reputation by performing a quirky dance.

· Exchange your hard-earned event currency for cool rewards.

Each day, make it a habit to visit this location and do the dance to gain reputation, which unlocks better rewards over time.

Step 1: The Quest and Instruments

Upon starting the event quest, you'll receive a unique box as your first reward. Opening it grants you:

· A special instrument.

· Music sheets to learn.

These are key to the next part of the event: playing music at designated spots.

Step 2: Playing Music and Collecting Rewards

On your map, look for icons with music notes. These are locations where you and other players can gather to play your instruments together. You'll notice blue sparkles flying around—this signals you're in the right place.

Playing music here yields several benefits:

· Event reputation gains.

· Music XP.

· Event items like bait and “dust” (a special currency).

When you complete a song, golden tokens appear—make sure to run through them to collect additional reputation and dust.

What Is the Dust For?

Dust, along with fishing items you gather later, can be exchanged for Medley Fair tokens, the currency needed to claim your rewards from the event shop. These tokens are your ticket to everything from furniture to crafting materials, emotes, and unique skins.

Fishing: The Core of the Event

Fishing is a huge part of the Summer Medley Fair grind. You'll eventually unlock quests that require you to fish up special event fish, including the elusive Atum Sturgeon. Here are some tips for maximizing your fishing efforts:

· Hotspots: Look for fishing hotspots on your map. These areas don't require special bait and are perfect for grinding fish.

· Use Scale Dust Delights: Purchase these from the event shop to boost your fishing XP by 25% and improve your Medley Fair fishing luck.

· Special Bait: For fishing in non-hotspot areas, use the event-specific bait to catch Atum Sturgeon and other rare fish.

· Open Your Fish: Some fish will drop scales and fillets when opened. Fillets can be exchanged for additional tokens.

Focus: Your Best Friend for Fishing

Raising your Focus attribute to 350 is highly recommended for this event. It offers:

· Increased fishing experience gain.

· Larger fish catch chances.

· Longer cast distance.

· Increased fish storage capacity.

All of these help you fish longer and more efficiently.

What Rewards Can You Get?

The event shop offers a vast variety of rewards for your tokens:

· Furniture and Mementos: Crafting these requires vials from the shop and materials collected through fishing. The trophies and furniture are perfect for players who enjoy decorating their houses.

· Fishing Pole and Crafting Scrolls: Including scrolls with elemental aversion and refreshing perks.

· Unique Instrument and Weapon Skins: Stand out in Aeternum with these exclusive cosmetics.

· Special Fishing Trophy “Mystro”: Unlocks once you hit max reputation, helping your fishing level up faster.

Daily Town Center Visits

Don't forget to visit the center of every town daily. You can pick up free Medley Fair tokens and New World gold. It's a small but rewarding task to keep up with throughout the event.

Final Tips

· Always complete your daily event quests for steady reputation gains.

· Focus on fishing hotspots and use Scale Dust Delights for efficient XP.

· Prioritize upgrading your Focus stat to improve your fishing performance.

· Collect and exchange every piece of dust, fillets, and bait for tokens.

· Take your time — the event lasts three months, so pacing yourself is key.

The Summer Medley Fair is a unique and fun way to enjoy New World's rich world while earning fantastic rewards. Whether you want to fish, craft, or simply collect event trophies, there's something here for everyone.

If you found this guide helpful, be sure to check out more New World content coming soon!