Community Center Bundles Guide
The Community Center is the core progression system in Stardew Valley. Completing the bundles in all 6 rooms restores the Community Center and unlocks multiple important rewards.
How to Unlock the Community Center
- Receive a letter from Mayor Lewis on day 5 of the game
- Go to the Community Center located on the north side of Pelican Town square
- Trigger the cutscene with the Junimos
Overview of the 6 Rooms
| Room | Number of Bundles | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Crafts Room | 6 | Available from start |
| Fish Tank | 6 | Available from start |
| Boiler Room | 3 | Unlocks after completing any 2 bundles |
| Bulletin Board | 5 | Unlocks after completing any 2 bundles |
| Vault | 4 | Unlocks after completing any 3 bundles |
| Pantry | 6 | Unlocks after completing any 3 bundles |
Crafts Room
Spring Foraging Bundle
- Wild Horseradish x1
- Daffodil x1
- Leek x1
- Dandelion x1
- Reward: Spring Seeds x30
Summer Foraging Bundle
- Spice Berry x1
- Sweet Pea x1
- Grape x1
- Reward: Summer Seeds x30
Fall Foraging Bundle
- Common Mushroom x1
- Wild Plum x1
- Hazelnut x1
- Blackberry x1
- Reward: Fall Seeds x30
Winter Foraging Bundle
- Winter Root x1
- Crystal Fruit x1
- Snow Yam x1
- Reward: Winter Seeds x30
Construction Bundle
- Wood x99
- Stone x99
- Hardwood x10
- Reward: Charcoal Kiln
Exotic Foraging Bundle
- Coconut x1
- Cactus Fruit x1
- Cave Carrot x1
- Red Mushroom x1
- Purple Mushroom x1
- Maple Syrup x1
- Oak Resin x1
- Pine Tar x1
- Sea Urchin x1 (or more options)
- Reward: Autumn’s Bounty x5
Completing all Crafts Room bundles rewards: Bridge Repair (access to the Quarry)
Fish Tank
River Fish Bundle
- Sunfish x1 (Spring/Summer, sunny weather)
- Catfish x1 (Spring/Fall, rainy weather)
- Shad x1 (Spring/Summer/Fall, rainy weather)
- Tiger Trout x1 (Fall/Winter)
- Reward: Bait x30
Lake Fish Bundle
- Largemouth Bass x1
- Carp x1
- Bullhead x1
- Sturgeon x1 (Winter)
- Reward: Dressed Spinner
Ocean Fish Bundle
- Sardine x1 (Spring/Fall/Winter)
- Tuna x1 (Summer/Winter)
- Red Snapper x1 (Summer/Fall/Winter, rainy weather)
- Tilapia x1 (Summer/Fall)
- Reward: Crab Pot x3
Night Fishing Bundle
- Walleye x1 (Fall, rainy weather)
- Bream x1
- Eel x1 (Spring/Fall, rainy weather)
- Reward: Small Glow Ring
Crab Pot Bundle
- Lobster x1
- Crayfish x1
- Crab x1
- Cockle x1
- Mussel x1
- Shrimp x1
- Snail x1
- Periwinkle x1
- Oyster x1
- Clam x1
- Reward: Crab Pot x3
Specialty Fish Bundle
- Pufferfish x1 (Summer, sunny weather)
- Ghostfish x1 (Mines)
- Sandfish x1 (Desert)
- Woodskip x1 (Secret Woods)
- Reward: Recycling Machine
Completing all Fish Tank bundles rewards: Glittering Boulder Removed (panning and ore nodes in the river)
Boiler Room
Blacksmith’s Bundle
- Copper Bar x1
- Iron Bar x1
- Gold Bar x1
- Reward: Furnace
Geologist’s Bundle
- Quartz x1
- Earth Crystal x1
- Frozen Tear x1
- Fire Quartz x1
- Reward: Omni Geode x5
Adventurer’s Bundle
- Slime x99
- Bat Wing x10
- Solar Essence x1
- Void Essence x1
- Reward: Small Magnet Ring
Completing all Boiler Room bundles rewards: Minecarts Repaired (fast travel to Mines, Quarry, and Bus Stop)
Bulletin Board
Chef’s Bundle
- Maple Syrup x1
- Fiddlehead Fern x1
- Truffle x1
- Goat Milk x1
- Cheese x1
- Oil x1
- Reward: Pink Cake x3
Dye Bundle
- Red Mushroom x1
- Sea Urchin x1
- Sunflower x1
- Duck Feather x1
- Aquamarine x1
- Red Cabbage x1
- Reward: Seed Maker
Fodder Bundle
- Wheat x10
- Hay x10
- Apple x3
- Reward: Heater
Enchanter’s Bundle
- Oak Resin x1
- Wine x1
- Rabbit’s Foot x1
- Pomegranate x1
- Reward: Gold Bar x5
Field Research Bundle
- Purple Mushroom x1
- Nautilus Shell x1
- Chub x1
- Frozen Geode x1
- Reward: Recycling Machine
Completing all Bulletin Board bundles rewards: Friendship Boost (all non-datable villagers gain +2 hearts)
Vault
The Vault bundles require direct donations:
| Bundle | Donation Amount | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 2,500g | 2,500g | Chocolate Cake x3 |
| 5,000g | 5,000g | Quality Fertilizer x30 |
| 10,000g | 10,000g | Lightning Rod |
| 25,000g | 25,000g | Crystalarium |
Completing all Vault bundles rewards: Bus Repair (access to Calico Desert)
Pantry
Spring Crops Bundle
- Parsnip x1
- Green Bean x1
- Cauliflower x1
- Potato x1
- Reward: Speed-Gro x20
Summer Crops Bundle
- Tomato x1
- Hot Pepper x1
- Blueberry x1
- Melon x1
- Reward: Quality Sprinkler
Fall Crops Bundle
- Corn x1
- Eggplant x1
- Pumpkin x1
- Yam x1
- Reward: Bee House
Quality Crops Bundle
- 5 Gold Star Parsnips
- 5 Gold Star Melons
- 5 Gold Star Pumpkins
- 5 Gold Star Corn
- Reward: Preserves Jar
Animal Bundle
- Large Milk x1
- Large Egg (Brown) x1
- Large Goat Milk x1
- Wool x1
- Duck Egg x1
- Reward: Cheese Press
Artisan Bundle
- Truffle Oil x1
- Cloth x1
- Goat Cheese x1
- Cheese x1
- Honey x1
- Jelly x1
- Apple / Apricot / Orange / Peach / Pomegranate / Cherry (any 1)
- Reward: Keg
The Artisan Bundle has 12 display slots, but you only need to fill any 6 of them.
Completing all Pantry bundles rewards: Greenhouse Restored
Completion Rewards
After completing all bundles in all 6 rooms:
- Community Center is fully restored
- Final cutscene is triggered
- Receive the Stardew Hero Trophy
- JojaMart goes out of business
- Pelican Town is revitalized
Useful Tips
Beginner Advice
- Prioritize completing the Vault bundles (donations) to unlock the Bus Stop and access the Desert
- Greenhouse restoration (completing all Pantry bundles) is the most important mid-game goal
- Minecart repair (Boiler Room) greatly improves travel efficiency
Season Planning
- Plant crops needed for bundles every season
- Spring: Parsnip, Cauliflower, Potato
- Summer: Tomato, Hot Pepper, Blueberry, Melon
- Fall: Corn, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Yam
Quality Crops Tips
- Use Quality Fertilizer to improve crop quality
- 5 Gold Star crops require planting a large number of crops
- Consider growing Parsnips in the Greenhouse to farm for Gold Star quality
FAQ
Q: Can I skip bundles? A: Yes, by choosing the Joja route you can purchase all upgrades with money. However, the Community Center route offers richer rewards.
Q: What if I miss a seasonal crop? A: You can grow it in the Greenhouse or wait until next year. The Traveling Cart also occasionally sells out-of-season seeds.
Q: How do I get Gold Star crops for the Quality Crops Bundle? A: Plant a large number of crops and use Quality Fertilizer. The chance for Gold Star quality is approximately 33%.