I’ll be honest with you when I first heard about the Nutty Fever event in Grow a Garden, I thought it would be just another standard farming update. But after spending hours grinding through this event and finally mastering the mechanics, I realized this is genuinely one of the most rewarding seasonal events the developers have dropped. The best part? Unlike other events that trigger automatically, you have complete control over when Nutty Fever starts, which means you can strategically plan your farming sessions for maximum rewards.
If you’ve been struggling to figure out how to activate this autumn-themed event or wondering why your progress bar isn’t filling up fast enough, you’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through every single step of starting Nutty Fever, share the point requirements for different plant rarities, and reveal the strategies I’ve been using to trigger this event multiple times per session. Trust me, once you understand the system, you’ll be swimming in acorns and unlocking exclusive Chubby Chipmunk rewards faster than you ever thought possible.
Nutty Fever is a player-activated event that transforms your entire garden into an acorn paradise during the Chubby Chipmunk update. Unlike passive weather events that occur on a timer, this one requires active participation—you need to harvest and submit plants to an NPC named “Nuts” to fill a progress bar that reaches 1500 points.
When activated, the entire atmosphere shifts dramatically. The sky takes on this gorgeous brownish-autumn hue, and acorns start raining down everywhere across the lobby. But the real magic happens with your Chubby Chipmunk pet. During Nutty Fever, the passive cooldown for your chipmunk gets slashed significantly, meaning it gobbles up fruits at an insane rate without those annoying waiting periods between feedings.
This event is essentially your fast-track to climbing the reward tracker. Every time your Chubby Chipmunk eats a fruit during Nutty Fever, it gains weight rapidly, and that weight directly correlates to better prizes from the event NPC. I’ve noticed that players who consistently trigger Nutty Fever multiple times during their sessions unlock legendary-tier rewards at least twice as fast as those who wait for organic chipmunk feeding.
The event was originally announced as “Nutty Fever” before being officially renamed to the Chubby Chipmunk Event, though most veteran players still refer to the activation mechanic by its original name. It’s part of Grow a Garden’s fall-themed content strategy, following similar successful events like the Fairy World and Fall Market updates.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching that progress bar fill up as you dump harvested plants into the Nuts NPC’s cart. Maybe it’s because I’m a completionist at heart, but having direct control over when an event triggers feels way more rewarding than just waiting around for random weather patterns.
My favorite aspect is the strategic element. During my first few attempts, I made the rookie mistake of submitting whatever plants I had lying around—tons of common-rarity crops that barely moved the needle. Then I realized that plant rarity matters enormously for point accumulation. Once I started prioritizing rare and legendary harvests, I could trigger Nutty Fever in less than 10 minutes instead of the 30+ minutes I was wasting before.
The acorn shower itself is visually stunning, especially when you’re playing during evening hours in-game. The brownish sky combined with hundreds of floating acorns creates this cozy autumn atmosphere that perfectly captures the seasonal vibe the developers were going for. Plus, those acorns contain random rewards—I’ve gotten everything from mutation seeds to exclusive cosmetics just by collecting fallen acorns during active Nutty Fever sessions.
But honestly? The best part is how it transforms the Chubby Chipmunk from a cute-but-slow companion into an absolute eating machine. Watching my chipmunk balloon up in weight during Nutty Fever while simultaneously unlocking reward after reward feels like hitting a jackpot slot machine. The dopamine hit is real, folks.
I also appreciate that this event respects your time investment. Unlike grindy events that feel like second jobs, Nutty Fever rewards efficiency. If you understand the point system and plant accordingly, you can activate multiple events in a single gaming session and make serious progress on the reward tracker without burning yourself out.
Ready to trigger your first Nutty Fever event? Here’s exactly what you need to do, broken down into manageable steps that anyone can follow:
Before heading to the event area, make sure your inventory (sack) is completely full of harvested plants. Don’t leave a single crop unpicked—you’ll need every point you can get, especially if you’re working with mostly common or uncommon plants.
My pro tip: Time your harvest for when your highest-rarity plants are ready. If you’ve got legendary or mythical crops that are almost mature, wait for them before starting your Nutty Fever run. Those extra points make a massive difference in how quickly you hit the 1500 threshold.
Head straight to the center of the lobby where the event area is set up. You’ll see a wooden cart with a sign that says “NUTS” and an NPC standing in front of it. This guy is your ticket to triggering Nutty Fever, so bookmark this location mentally because you’ll be visiting frequently.
The NPC wears denim overalls and has this friendly farmer aesthetic that fits perfectly with the autumn theme. You can’t miss the setup—it’s prominently displayed in the middle of the lobby with a progress counter floating above his head showing “NUTTY FEVER PROGRESS 0/1500.”
Interact with the Nuts NPC by pressing the ‘E’ key on your keyboard (or the equivalent interact button on mobile/console). A dialog box will pop up with the option “Submit All Fruit.” Click this option, and every single harvested plant in your inventory will be automatically submitted to the event counter.
You’ll see the progress bar above the NPC’s head jump forward based on your submission. The amount it increases depends entirely on the rarity distribution of your submitted crops. If you dumped 50 common plants, you’ll get 100 points (50 × 2). But if you had 25 legendary plants, that’s 125 points (25 × 5) from far fewer crops.
This is where the grind comes in, but it’s honestly not bad at all if you’re efficient. After submitting your first batch, go back to your garden, harvest everything again, and return to the Nuts NPC for another submission. Keep repeating this harvest-and-submit cycle until the progress bar reaches 1500 points.
During my speed runs, I can typically trigger Nutty Fever in 3-4 full harvest cycles if I’m using high-rarity crops. With common plants, it might take 6-8 cycles, which is why investing in better seeds early pays off massively during events like this.
Once you hit that 1500-point milestone, the magic happens instantly. The sky transforms into this beautiful brownish-autumn palette, acorns start spawning everywhere, and your Chubby Chipmunk enters its accelerated feeding state. The entire lobby gets notified that Nutty Fever is active, and you’ll see other players’ chipmunks benefiting from the reduced cooldowns too.
The event lasts for a set duration (around 5-7 minutes based on my observations), so make sure your Chubby Chipmunk is placed in your garden and has plenty of fruits available to munch on. This is prime time for weight gain and reward progression.
Understanding the point values for each plant rarity is critical if you want to trigger Nutty Fever quickly. Here’s the complete breakdown I’ve verified through my own testing:
Point Values by Rarity:
Let me put this into perspective with some quick math. If you only harvest common plants, you’d need 750 individual plants to reach 1500 points (750 × 2 = 1500). That’s an absurd amount of grinding.
But if you focus on legendary plants, you only need 300 plants (300 × 5 = 1500). And if you’ve managed to cultivate transcendent-tier crops? You’re looking at just 167 plants to trigger the event (167 × 9 = 1503). The difference is night and day.
My strategy is maintaining a balanced garden with at least 60-70% rare-or-higher crops at all times. This way, I’m naturally accumulating high-value harvest points during regular gameplay, and when I decide to trigger Nutty Fever, it takes minimal effort to hit that threshold.
Don’t sleep on mutations, either. Plants with mutations like Golden, Celestial, or Moonlit not only sell for more sheckles but often yield additional weight gain bonuses when fed to your Chubby Chipmunk. The synergy between the point system and the reward mechanics is beautifully designed—better plants help you trigger events faster AND earn better rewards once the event is active.
You might be wondering if all this effort is actually worth it. Spoiler alert: it absolutely is, and here’s exactly why:
The primary benefit is how Nutty Fever supercharges your Chubby Chipmunk’s eating frequency. Normally, this pet has a passive ability that triggers every 30-60 seconds, eating one fruit from your garden and gaining a small amount of weight. During Nutty Fever, that cooldown drops to nearly zero seconds.
I’m talking about your chipmunk eating fruits back-to-back-to-back without any waiting period. If you’ve got your garden stocked with high-value crops, your chipmunk can gain 500-1000 weight units in a single Nutty Fever window. That kind of progression would take hours under normal circumstances.
Acorns are the event currency for the Chubby Chipmunk update, and they contain random rewards ranging from cosmetic items to rare mutation seeds. During normal gameplay, acorns spawn relatively slowly—maybe one every few minutes if you’re lucky.
When Nutty Fever is active, acorns rain down constantly across the entire lobby. I’ve collected 50+ acorns in a single 5-minute Nutty Fever session just by running around and clicking on them. Each acorn has a chance to contain premium rewards, so more acorns equals more opportunities for lucky drops.
The Chubby Chipmunk event features a comprehensive reward tracker with multiple tiers of prizes. As your chipmunk gains weight, you unlock progressively better rewards—starting with basic cosmetics and eventually reaching exclusive pets, legendary seeds, and rare decorative items.
Nutty Fever essentially functions as a fast-forward button for this progression. Every feeding during the event contributes to your chipmunk’s weight, and that weight is what unlocks new rewards. Players who actively trigger Nutty Fever can complete the entire reward tracker in 2-3 days, while passive players might take a full week or more.
Here’s something cool I discovered: when you trigger Nutty Fever, every player in your server benefits from the reduced chipmunk cooldowns. This creates a nice communal atmosphere where everyone’s working together (even indirectly) to keep the event rolling as much as possible.
I’ve been in servers where coordinated groups take turns triggering Nutty Fever throughout their session, maintaining almost constant uptime on the event buffs. It’s honestly brilliant game design that encourages community interaction without forcing competitive mechanics.
After triggering this event dozens of times, I’ve developed some advanced strategies that most guides don’t cover:
Plant High-Mutation Crops Before Submitting
Mutations don’t affect the point value when submitting to the Nuts NPC, but they DO matter when your Chubby Chipmunk eats them during Nutty Fever. Each mutation adds approximately 3.29% extra weight gain, and these bonuses stack multiplicatively. I always prioritize growing Golden, Celestial, and Moonlit mutations specifically because they provide the biggest weight boosts.
Time Your Triggers Around Weather Events
Grow a Garden has various weather events that affect crop growth and mutation chances. If you see a Meteor Shower or Night event about to start, hold off on triggering Nutty Fever until the weather is active. The combination of weather-boosted mutations plus Nutty Fever’s accelerated feeding creates insane weight gain potential.
Coordinate with Friends for Continuous Uptime
If you’re playing with a dedicated group, you can stagger your Nutty Fever triggers to maintain near-permanent event uptime. While Player 1’s event is active, Player 2 harvests and prepares their submission. When Player 1’s event ends, Player 2 immediately triggers the next one. This rotation strategy is ridiculously efficient for maxing out the reward tracker.
Don’t Submit Immediately After Harvest
This might sound counterintuitive, but sometimes it’s better to wait before submitting. If your inventory is full of mostly common plants, consider selling them for sheckles and reinvesting in better seeds before making your submission run. The time investment pays off because you’ll need fewer total cycles to hit 1500 points.
Place Your Chipmunk Strategically During Events
Position your Chubby Chipmunk in the section of your garden with the highest concentration of rare/legendary crops. During Nutty Fever, the pet eats randomly, so you want to maximize the chance that it consumes high-value fruits. I keep a dedicated “premium crop zone” just for this purpose.
I’ve watched countless players struggle with this event because they’re making easily avoidable mistakes. Here are the biggest pitfalls I’ve observed:
Mistake #1: Not Checking Inventory Space
You can’t harvest if your sack is full, and you can’t trigger Nutty Fever efficiently without full harvests. Before starting your submission run, always ensure you have maximum inventory capacity. Upgrade your sack size if necessary—it’s a one-time investment that pays dividends across all events.
Mistake #2: Ignoring Plant Rarity
Some players just plant whatever seeds they have without considering the point system. If you’re serious about farming efficiency, invest in higher-rarity seeds from the shop or trade with other players. The upfront cost is worth the long-term time savings during events.
Mistake #3: Triggering Nutty Fever Without Prep
Don’t activate the event if your garden is empty or your Chubby Chipmunk isn’t placed. I’ve seen players waste entire Nutty Fever windows because they triggered it impulsively and then had to scramble to plant new crops. Always have a full garden of mature plants ready before hitting that 1500-point threshold.
Mistake #4: Not Collecting Acorns Actively
Acorns despawn after a certain amount of time. During Nutty Fever, don’t just sit in your garden—actively run around the lobby collecting every acorn you see. Set up a route that covers the main spawn areas, and you’ll easily double or triple your acorn collection compared to passive players.
Mistake #5: Solo Grinding When You Could Coordinate
This event is significantly more efficient when multiple players are working together. Join or create a farming group in the official Grow a Garden Discord, and you’ll find that coordinated Nutty Fever sessions make the grind feel 10 times faster and more enjoyable.
The developers have been actively tweaking this event based on community feedback. Here are the most recent changes I’ve noticed:
During the first week of the Chubby Chipmunk update, the point threshold was reportedly higher (around 1800-2000 points), but it got adjusted down to 1500 after players complained about excessive grind. This change made the event way more accessible for casual players without compromising the reward structure.
There were also some early bugs where the progress bar would reset randomly or not count certain plant submissions correctly. Those issues seem to be completely resolved now based on my recent testing across multiple servers. The submission system is stable and reliable.
I’ve heard whispers in the community about potential upcoming additions like “Exotic Nutty Chests” that might offer even better rewards than the standard Nutty Chest drops. The developers haven’t officially confirmed this, but dataminers have found references to these items in the game files. If that update drops, I’ll definitely cover it in a future guide.
The weather patterns during Nutty Fever have also been refined. Initially, the brownish sky was so dark that it made finding acorns difficult, but a lighting adjustment improved visibility while maintaining the autumn aesthetic. Small quality-of-life improvements like this show the developers are paying attention to player experience.
While there aren’t specific codes exclusively for the Nutty Fever event, Grow a Garden regularly releases redemption codes that give free sheckles, seeds, and pet items. These resources are incredibly valuable for preparing your garden before triggering Nutty Fever.
Make sure to check for active Grow a Garden codes regularly, as new codes typically drop during major updates and weekends. The extra sheckles can help you purchase higher-rarity seeds, and free pet items might give your Chubby Chipmunk stat boosts that complement the Nutty Fever mechanics.
I personally redeem every code as soon as it’s announced because even small resource boosts add up significantly over time. If you’re trying to min-max your Nutty Fever efficiency, having a stockpile of premium seeds from redeemed codes makes a world of difference.
Having participated in pretty much every major Grow a Garden event since launch, I can confidently say Nutty Fever strikes an excellent balance between accessibility and depth.
Events like the Seed Stages felt too grindy and repetitive—literally just handing in evolved fruits over and over with no strategic element. The Fall Market was fun but somewhat generic, lacking a strong identity beyond “autumn marketplace vibes.”
Nutty Fever takes the best aspects of previous events (the collection mechanics from Fall Market, the progression systems from Summer Harvest) and adds player agency through the activation system. You’re not just passively participating—you’re actively choosing when to trigger the event based on your readiness and strategy.
Compared to the beloved Fairy World event, which was magical and exploration-focused, Nutty Fever leans more heavily into farming fundamentals while still delivering visual charm and rewards. Some players prefer Fairy World’s whimsical approach, but I appreciate that Nutty Fever stays true to Grow a Garden’s core identity as a farming simulator.
The reward quality is definitely top-tier. The exclusive Chubby Chipmunk variants and autumn-themed cosmetics have this cozy aesthetic that makes them genuinely desirable beyond just completionist purposes. I still use my Farmer Chipmunk pet from this event regularly because it’s legitimately adorable.
Absolutely! There’s no limit. As long as you keep farming enough plants to reach 1,500 points again, you can chain back-to-back activations. During heavy grinding, I’ve managed 5–6 activations in a single hour.
Nope. Nutty Fever works in every public server. The only difference is that in busier servers, you may benefit from other players triggering it as well. Private servers also work if you prefer total control over event timing.
Once submitted to the Nuts NPC, plants are permanently consumed in exchange for points. You can’t get them back. This is why I always separate my “event crops” from my “personal crops” when planning.
Yes. The progress bar resets when you leave or disconnect. If you were sitting at 1,200/1,500 points, you’ll restart at zero next time you log in. Trigger the event before logging out if you’re close.
Nope. Only rarity counts. A legendary plant is always worth 5 points whether it’s freshly harvested or fully matured. Don’t waste time waiting for size growth if you’re farming just for Nutty Fever submissions.
Yes, but it’s a grind. If you only have common seeds, it’ll take longer, but the event’s reward track gives items you’d normally need weeks to earn. It’s one of the fastest progression tools for beginners.
Each one lasts roughly 5–7 minutes. Duration can vary slightly depending on server performance, but you’ll have plenty of time to maximize boosted chipmunk feeding and acorn collection.
Not for submissions—mutated plants are worth the same points as non-mutated. However, they shine during Nutty Fever, since feeding mutated fruits to your Chubby Chipmunk gives extra weight.
Mastering Nutty Fever has genuinely transformed my Grow a Garden experience from casual farming to strategic progression optimization. The satisfaction of efficiently triggering multiple events per session while watching my Chubby Chipmunk balloon in weight and unlock premium rewards never gets old. Whether you’re a completionist chasing every item in the reward tracker or a casual player who just wants that adorable Farmer Chipmunk pet, understanding this event system is your key to success.
The beauty of Nutty Fever lies in its flexibility—you can engage as intensely or casually as you want while still making meaningful progress. I’ve had chill sessions where I triggered the event once or twice while relaxing, and I’ve had hardcore grinding days where I maintained near-constant Nutty Fever uptime for hours. Both approaches are valid and rewarding in their own ways.
If you haven’t jumped into the Chubby Chipmunk update yet, now’s the perfect time. The developers have ironed out the early bugs, the community has figured out optimal strategies, and the reward tracker still has plenty of exclusive items waiting for dedicated players. Grab those high-rarity seeds, fill your garden, and start submitting to that Nuts NPC. Your acorn-filled, chipmunk-powered autumn adventure awaits, and I promise the grind is absolutely worth the payoff.
