Princess Peach Showtime: Welcome to the Festival of Sweets Guide
This is the complete guide and walkthrough for Welcome to the Festival of Sweets in Princess Peach Showtime.
Join Princess Peach on her delectable journey through the Festival of Sweets, where she transforms into a skilled patissier.
This level introduces players to the art of baking and decorating delicious treats while collecting Sparkle Gems. Let’s dive into the sweetest secrets and strategies this stage has to offer!
Sparkle Gem Locations in Welcome to the Festival of Sweets
Scattered throughout the Welcome to the Festival of Sweets stage are 10 Sparkle Gems, each hiding in plain sight or tucked away in hidden corners. Here’s where you can find them:
| Number | Location and Description | Image |
| 1 | Defeat the flying Sour Bunch near the gate to obtain the first Sparkle gem. |  |
| 2 | Vanquish the first two flying Sour Bunch after entering the gate, and the nearby chef will reward you. |  |
| 3 | Jump on the boxes to the right of the crop section to uncover a partially hidden gem. |  |
| 4, 5, 6 | Complete the Cookie Minigame with a full meter and three batches to earn three Sparkle gems. |  |
| 7 | Explore the hidden area after feeding the Theets inside, and claim your prize. |  |
| 8 & 9 | Master the Cake Decorating Minigame by completing all five cakes to receive two gems. |  |
| 10 | Place the giant cookie on the pedestal at the end of the stage to claim the final gem. |  |
Dress Ribbon Location in Welcome to the Festival of Sweets
In Princess Peach Showtime: Welcome to the Festival of Sweets, after defeating the second pair of flying Sour Bunch, a third one will appear with Ribboner in tow. Use your Ribbon to defeat the enemy, and Ribboner will bestow upon you the coveted Dress Ribbon.
Hidden Pose Spotlight Locations and Secrets
| Location | Rewards | Image |
| Left side of the Patissiere Sparkle location, coins await under off-colored floorboards. | Coins |  |
| Under the second sconce. More coins are hidden in this nook. | Coins |  |
| At the end of the hall. Feed the Theets cookies in this hidden room to claim a Sparkle Gem. | Sparkle Gem |  |
| Near the ending cake, divert left to uncover additional coins. | Coins |  |
Minigame Guides in Welcome to the Festival of Sweets
Baking Cookies
- Prioritize bowls with Theets, as they finish faster.
- Stop when the chocolate is about to fall onto the rainbow dough.
- Theet bowls will appear more often once you reach the Sparkle Gem threshold.
Cake Decorating
- You won’t be penalized for over-decorating, so keep piping while moving.
- Work with the cake’s spin instead of fighting against it.
With this comprehensive guide, you’re now equipped to conquer the Festival of Sweets and master the ways of the Patissiere Sparkle.
Collect all the gems, uncover every secret, and indulge in the sweet treats that await in Princess Peach: Showtime!
