Mayor Lewis Stardew Valley: Quests, Dialogues, Secrets

Introduction

Are you curious about Lewis, the mayor of Pelican Town in Stardew Valley? Maybe you’re stuck on finding his missing purple shorts or want to know what gifts make him happy. From his favorite gifts to his schedule and then to his marriage, we have provided all the details you wish so you can enjoy the game more.

Lewis Stardew Valley is one of the first people you meet in the game, and he helps you settle into your new farming life. As mayor, he works hard to keep the town running smoothly and organizes fun festivals for everyone. But Lewis isn’t just about work—he also has some secrets! For example, players discover his missing purple shorts in a very unexpected place, which makes many curious about his relationship with Marnie.

Lewis has held this position of “Mayor” for over 20 years. He works with the Stardew Valley Agricultural Fund and sometimes sends the players money from the fund to help with their farm. Lewis also helps by sending letters about community events and quests, like the one where you must find his lost “Lucky Purple Shorts.” These letters tell you when and where events happen, so you don’t miss out on anything important.

Lewis

Basic Information	Details
Birthday	Spring 7
Occupation	Mayor of Pelican Town
Residence	Mayor’s Manor (Located in Pelican Town)
Family	None mentioned
Friends	Marnie (close friend with hints of a romantic relationship)
First Appearance	Greets the player with Robin when they arrive at Stardew Valley
Relationship Status	Single (but has a secret relationship with Marnie).
Loved Gifts	Autumn’s Bounty, Glazed Yams, Green Tea Hot Pepper, Vegetable, Medley

Given below is the complete schedule of Lewis Stardew Valley.

Preference	Reaction	Items	Sources
Loved Gifts (+80 friendship points)	“Wow, this is my favorite! Thank you!”	Hot Pepper, Autumn’s Bounty, Glazed Yams, Vegetable Medley, Green Tea, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit’s Foot, All Universal Loves	Farming (Hot Pepper), Cooking (Autumn’s Bounty, Glazed Yams, Vegetable Medley), Keg (Green Tea)
Liked Gifts (+45 friendship points)	“Thanks, this is great!”	Blueberry, Cactus Fruit, Coconut, All Flowers (except Poppy), All Gems (except Quartz), All Cooked Dishes (except Bread, Fried Egg, and Strange Bun), All Artisan Goods (except Oil and Void Mayonnaise), All Universal Likes	Farming (Blueberry), Foraging (Cactus Fruit, Coconut)
Neutral Gifts (+20 friendship points)	“That’s very nice of you. Thanks.”	Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Dandelion, Leek, Hazelnut, Winter Root, Purple Mushroom, All Universal Neutrals	Foraging (Dandelion, Leek, Hazelnut, etc.), The Mines (Purple Mushroom), Winter Foraging (Winter Root)
Disliked Gifts (-20 friendship points)	“Well, I guess it’s the thought that counts…”	Milk (All Types), Salmonberry, Wild Horseradish, Bombs, Geodes, All Construction Materials (e.g., Stone, Wood), All Universal Dislikes	Farming (Milk), Foraging (Salmonberry, Wild Horseradish)
Hated Gifts (-40 friendship points)	“This makes me sick. What a horrendous gift.”	Bait, Monster Loot (e.g., Bat Wings, Slime), Artifacts, Trash (e.g., Broken CDs, Driftwood) Sap, Totems, Poppy Strange Bun, Quartz Holly, All universal hates	Foraging (Holly), Mining (Quartz)

You can give Lewis Stardew Valley two gifts per week, plus one additional gift on his birthday. Lewis’s friendship decreases over time if no interaction occurs. So, you should give gifts and talk to him regularly to maintain a high friendship level.

Movie theatre is a building in Stardew Valley and it allows player to watch movies. Players can buy the Movie Theater for 500,000g from Morris after completing all other community upgrades. If you don’t buy it then you need to buy a Movie Ticket for 1,000g to enter the theater. A second ticket can be given to a villager as a gift to invite them to the movie. If the ticket is not used on the same day, it is forgotten.

The Movie Theater in Stardew Valley has 8 movies, but they repeat in a 2-year cycle. This means that In Year 1, there are 4 movies. In Year 2, there are another set of 4 movies and then after 2 years, the cycle starts over, so the movies from Year 1 repeat again.

The movies are a fun way to interact with villagers and earn friendship points based on their reactions. If you invite a villager to a movie they love, you’ll get 200 friendship points. A liked movie gives 100 points, and a disliked movie doesn’t affect your relationship. Following are those movies and concessions that Lewis Loves, Likes And Dislike.

Lewis Stardew Valley is not available for marriage in Stardew Valley, as he is the mayor and is in a private relationship with Marnie. So, players can build a friendship with him but not marry him.

The Mayor’s Manor is a special building in Stardew Valley where the mayor of Pelican Town (Lewis) Lives. This building has some features that are not found in other characters’ homes.

Anytime Event

At any friendship level above zero, Lewis may send 500g in the mail. The frequency increases as your friendship grows. Your mail will be as “The gold is sent from the Stardew Valley Agricultural Fund, encouraging you to continue farming and buy more seeds.”

Three Hearts Event

Reach 3 hearts with Lewis Stardew Valley and he will send you the recipe for Spaghetti in the mail. Mail Content is “A reminder to eat healthy and a tip to use ripe tomatoes.”

Six Hearts Event

For this event to occur, enter the Pelican Town between 7 PM and 11 PM on a sunny day. You must also have 6 hearts with Marnie. You hear Lewis and Marnie discussing whether to make their romance public. Lewis fears that it will affect his reputation as a mayor and so Marnie agrees to keep it secret.

Your character appears unexpectedly during the conversation and they both get surprised. Now you say one of this option:

1. “Yes… but I’ll keep it a secret.” → +50 friendship with Lewis.
2. “Yes… and I’m going to tell everyone.” → -100 friendship with Lewis.

This event reveals Lewis and Marnie’s secret relationship, which is also further elaborated in the “Mayor’s Shorts” quest.

Seven Hearts Event

Reach 7 hearts with Lewis and then he will send you the recipe for Eggplant Parmesan in the mail. This time mail content is “Another reminder to eat healthily, with encouragement for your hard work.”

Mayor Lewis Stardew Valley has a few fun and important tasks for players. These tasks are explained below:

Starting Task

At the beginning of the game, Lewis gives you seeds to grow crops. If you complete this, he’ll reward you with some gold.

Finding His Purple Shorts

Lewis Stardew Valley loses his purple shorts and asks you to find them secretly. You can find them in Marnie’s bedroom but you need to have 2 hearts of friendship with Marnie to access them. Return them to Lewis, and he will give you 750 gold and a heart of friendship. If you want fun, you can put the shorts in the Fall Fair display or the Luau soup to see his funny reactions.

Truffle Oil Request

Lewis Stardew Valley might send you a letter in your second summer asking for a bottle of Truffle Oil. Give it to him, and he’ll reward you with 750 gold and a heart of friendship.

Crop Challenge

Sometimes, Lewis Stardew Valley will ask you to grow and sell 100 of a specific crop during the season. If you complete it, you get extra money and a Mini-Shipping Bin (the first time only).

Help Wanted Board

Outside the shop, Lewis may post requests, like fighting monsters or delivering items. If you help him, he gives you money and friendship points.

Lewis Stardew Valley has different dialogues based on seasons, events, and activities in the game. Here’s a simplified version for your better understanding:

Regular Days:

• General Greetings:
  “Hi there, [Name]! Taking a break?”
  “Hi there, [Name]! How’re you doing today?”
• Farming Tip:
  “If you plant a certain kind of flower near your beehouse, it will produce a different honey type.”
• Gardening Mention:
  “Gardening is a hobby of mine, so I’m excited for this warm weather.”
• Concerns About Weather:
  “I hope the river doesn’t overflow…”

Evenings at the Saloon:

Lewis Stardew Valley talks about your grandfather at the saloon and shows his respect and friendship with him.

• Memories of the Player’s Grandfather:
  “Good evening, [Name]! I’m glad to see you relaxing at the saloon. It’s good for you to take a break now and then. Your grandfather always worked himself too hard… I’ll have an extra beer in his honor tonight.”

Festival Dialogues

1. Egg Festival:
   • “Are you enjoying the festival today?”
2. Flower Dance:
   • “To join the dance, you’ll need to find a partner.”
3. Luau:
   • “The governor is here, so make sure you bring good ingredients for the potluck soup!”
   • If the potluck soup is great, Lewis praises the villagers:
     “Great job, everyone! The governor enjoyed the soup!”
4. Dance of the Moonlight Jellies:
   • “The glowing jellies are close. When we launch the candle-boat, they’ll come to say hello.”
   • After launching the candle-boat, Lewis says:
     “The jellies are coming. Watch the water!”
5. Festival of Ice:
   • “Ready for the ice fishing competition? Let me know when you want to start!”
6. Night Market:
   • “I’ve found some great items at this market before.”
7. Feast of the Winter Star:
   • “Take a day to be thankful and relax!”
8. Stardew Valley Fair:
   • “It’s the biggest festival of the year! Set up your grange display, and let me know when you’re ready for judging.”

Q1: Where can I find Lewis in Stardew Valley?

Lewis lives in Mayor’s Manor located south of the town square. On the mornings, You can find him at his house. In the afternoon, he frequently walks around town or visits the Saloon and returns to his house by 10 PM.

Lewis Stardew Valley usually stays indoors during bad weather. You’ll find him hosting events, giving instructions, or greeting participants during festivals.

Q2: What happens if you tell everyone about Lewis and Marnie’s relationship?

If you keep it secret then you’ll get +50 friendship points with Lewis. But if you tell everyone then this choice reduces -100 friendship points with Lewis. Lewis gets upset and cries. Marnie asks you why you were behind the house. On this, You ran away.

Q3: Can I marry Lewis in Stardew Valley?

No, you cannot marry him as he is not a marriage candidate. He has a secret relation with Marnie.

Lewis is an important character in Stardew Valley as a mayor of the town. We have put our best effort into providing you with everything about this with character. If you’re curious about other residents of Pelican Town, such as Leah, Penny, Elliott, Emily, or Abigail, check out our in-depth articles to explore their unique stories and relationships.