Jul 20 2022

What happens on Animal Crossing: New Horizons in August?

Here are all the fun things to get up to in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in August in the Nothern hemisphere.

August Events

Every Sunday: Enjoy the amazing fireworks show every Sunday evening at 7pm. You can even try your luck with Redd's raffle.

August 27th: Flick's Bug Off. Grab your nets and start catching those bugs!

Jul 15-Aug 15: Cowboy Festival. Inspired by Brazilian traditions, look out for the special rodeo style springy ride on!

Jul 26 - Aug 4: Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day. Based on the star-crossed story of two lovers who could only meet once per year. So, they of course needed to wear a special outfit! Available during this time.

Jun 1 - Aug 31: Summer Shell Season. You will see those beautiful blue shells nestled among the sand this month.

Bugs in August

Bugs arriving on your island in August include:

  • Migratory Locust
  • Rice Grasshopper
  • Walker Cicada

Fish in August

Fish arriving on your island in August include:

  • Soft-shelled Turtle
  • Moray Eel
  • Ray

Sea Creatures in August

Sea creatures arriving on your island in August include:

  • Flatworm

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