Melissa Esparza Crowned 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen

Melissa Esparza Crowned 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen

Angels Camp, CA…On opening day of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee eight equestrians competed for the 2017 Saddle Queen title. After a very tough competition Melissa Esparza was chosen as Saddle Queen for 2017. She was followed by 1st princess Morgan Danfelt and 2nd princess Jamie Brimmer. Queen Melissa Esparza, 1st princess […]

Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” Is The 2017 Frog Jump Champion

Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” Is The 2017 Frog Jump Champion

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Justin Fasano Jockeying “Kermit” Is The 2017 Frog Jump Champion. Kermit jumped 18 Feet, 4 Inches for the win. Lisa Fasano Jockeying “”Spare the Air Frogger” leaped to 18 feet, 1 inch, to take the top two spots for the Gustine Frog Team who has been competeing in the frog jump for […]

The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Four Schedule Of Events

The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Four Schedule Of Events

Frogtown, USA…Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Country Nights & Carnival Lights is finishing its’ run today. The International Frog Jump Finals is at 3pm and the Destruction Derby closes out the Fair in the evening. The Calaveras County fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Two Schedule Of Events. Click below for a full […]

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen To Be Crowned Tomorrow

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen To Be Crowned Tomorrow

Frogtown, CA…The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Contestants are already practicing and getting ready for their competition on Opening Day of the 2017 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee. These ladies are also great ambassadors for our area as they enter parades and other events all year long!! Thank You Ladies!!! Calaveras Saddle Queen is a competition […]

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

A Grand Tasting Wine Event of Frog Jump’s Gold Medal Wine Winners!

Murphys, CA…The Calaveras Wine Alliance in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine event on Wednesday, May 17th to kick off the Calaveras County Fair and debut the newly improved wine pavilion located at the County Fairgrounds. The new event will highlight the winners of Calaveras Countys’ […]

We have a winner! 43rd Annual Capitol Frog Jump Results!

We have a winner! 43rd Annual Capitol Frog Jump Results!

Sacramento, CA…Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) is pleased to announce the winners of the 43rd annual Capitol Frog Jump. Elected officials, legislative staffers, media, and members of the public jockeyed their frogs in hopes of becoming frog-jump legends. There are three winning categories: longest, shortest, and media jump. Trophies and bragging rights were awarded to […]

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Seven To Compete For 80th Annual Miss Calaveras Tiara

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Seven accomplished young women from across Calaveras County will compete for the title of Miss Calaveras County 2017 at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 18 at the 2017 Miss Calaveras County Scholarship Pageant. These young women will participate in four phases of competition, including a personal interview, a health and fitness demonstration, […]

Celebrated Jumping Frogs Are On Their Annual Goodwill Tour

Celebrated Jumping Frogs Are On Their Annual Goodwill Tour

Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)..Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs are in the midst of their annual goodwill tour. The frogs and their entourage of Frog Jump Committee members/handlers hit the road every year to build excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee- this year’s event is May 18-21 at Frogtown in Angels Camp. […]

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee & Fair Kickoff Dinner

Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee & Fair Kickoff Dinner

Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…There is nothing quite like a county fair, especially when talking about the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The Calaveras County Fair combines unique local events with idyllic country charm. The theme for this year’s fair, “Country Nights and Carnival Lights”, embodies the spirit of these ideals. The weekend will […]

“Vandals” Continued Their Decades Long Tradition Getting The Frogs Ready

“Vandals” Continued Their Decades Long Tradition Getting The Frogs Ready

Frogtown, USA..(AKA Angels Camp)…Vandals struck again last night in Angels Camp with a kickoff for the fair by painting the Frog on Main Street. The painting was completed sometime around 11 o’clock. The vandal group consisted of people who begin painting the Frog 39 years ago, along with some young ladies, who are continuing the […]

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Contestants

The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Contestants

Frogtown, CA…The 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Contestants are already practicing and getting ready for their competition on Opening Day of the 2017 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee. These ladies are also great ambassadors for our area as they enter parades and other events all year long!! Thank You Ladies!!! Calaveras Saddle Queen is a competition […]

Researchers Find Frog Slime Kills Flu Virus

Researchers Find Frog Slime Kills Flu Virus

Atlanta, GA…A component of the skin mucus secreted by South Indian frogs can kill the H1 variety of influenza viruses, researchers from Emory Vaccine Center and the Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology in India have discovered. Frogs’ skins were known to secrete peptides that defend them against bacteria. The finding, published Tuesday in Immunity, suggests […]

Stampede Into The Frogtown Arena

Stampede Into The Frogtown Arena

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is set to hold two new Stampede events during the 2017 fair. In addition to the events held last year, Three Man Cattle Penning has returned along with Ranch Roping. Those interested in participating must be residents of Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, or Alpine county. Out […]

Country Nights & Carnival Lights In Living Color…

Country Nights & Carnival Lights In Living Color…

Angels Camp, CA…Created by the Fair’s graphic designer Michael Bowsher of Black Diamond Graphics. Original photo taken by Darla Reihling. This will be the design on the 2017 T-shirt. T-shirts will be available in the Fair office starting April 1 and at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 18-21.

Enter To Win Rocky the Big Stuffed Dog At Frogtown

Enter To Win Rocky the Big Stuffed Dog At Frogtown

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee added a new member to the fair family: Rocky the Big Stuffed Dog. Generously donated by the California Carnival Company, Rocky is just one part of this year’s promotional drawing prize. Along with Rocky, the winner of this year’s contest will take home a Western […]

Updated 2017 Calaveras Saddle Queen Application

Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras Saddle Queen is a competition open to young ladies age 14-18 years of age that live in Calaveras County. Calaveras Saddle Club combined with the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee host this event every year on the first day of Fair. The updated Calaveras Saddle Queen application is attached. Calaveras […]

Wanna Be A Judge? Fair Judging Of Preserved Foods Workshop

Wanna Be A Judge? Fair Judging  Of Preserved Foods Workshop

Sacramento, CA…In this all day workshop you will learn the guidelines to judging preserved foods at fairs and other competitive events. The rules used at our California State Fair will be presented and discussed. There will also be a lab where you will actually participate in judging preserved foods with our instructors nearby to help […]

New President & VP Of Calaveras County Fair Board Elected

New President & VP Of Calaveras County Fair Board Elected

Angels Camp, CA…At the November 2016 meeting of the Calaveras County Fair board of directors, members elected their officers for 2017. President elect is Gay Callan. Gay has served on the board since 1992. She has served in many capacities including president and vice president. Talibah Al Rafiq was elected vice president. Talibah has been […]

City Of Angels Coucil Meeting & Reintroduction To Regulating Smoking Within City Limits

City Of Angels Coucil Meeting & Reintroduction To Regulating Smoking Within City Limits

Angels Camp, CA…The City of Angels city council will be hosting a regular meeting on October 4th, 2016. One item up for review and discussion is the reintroduction of ordinance number 478 which regulates smoking within city limits and the conditions for the establishment of smoking outposts. This meeting will be held at The Angels […]

Contest: Theme Needed For The Calaveras County Fair And Famous Jumping Frog Jubilee

Contest: Theme Needed For The Calaveras County Fair And Famous Jumping Frog Jubilee

Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fair Board of Directors is seeking a theme for the 2017 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 18-21. The theme ideas can be centered around the following: Calaveras County History Country living Frog Jump Mark Twain Rodeo Recreation Agricultural Commodities, such as poultry, cattle etc. Fairs Any other […]

Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!! Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000

Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!!  Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000

Frogtown, USA…A bit of a summary on this year’s Fair & Frog Jump “Thanks to everyone who came out and made our Fair awesome! Here are some of the highlights: Our Frog Jump winner was Morgan Kitchell and her frog, Ribbit This, with a final jump of 20′ 2 3/4″. The Livestock Auction brought in […]

Morgan Kitchell Takes The 2016 Frog Jump!! “Ribbit This” Jumps 20ft 2 & ¾ Inches

Morgan Kitchell Takes The 2016 Frog Jump!!  “Ribbit This” Jumps 20ft 2 & ¾ Inches

Frogtown, USA….The Morgan Kitchell of the famous Frog Jumping Kitchell family takes the 2016 Calaveras County International Frog Jump Championships. The Kitchell family has been on a roll the last few years. Mother Laura Kitchell started the roll then Riley Kitchell took top honors twice and now his wife Morgan Kitchell in 2016. Several of […]