Frogtown, USA…The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is one of the longest running events in the State of California. Its earliest roots date back to 1893, held that year in Copperopolis. The fair eventually found a permanent home outside of Angels Camp. In the spirit of the old movie classic “State Fair,” the […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..The Miss Calaveras Pageant is always held on the first day of the fair. So we will have to wait until Thursday night to see who the 2022 Miss Calaveras is but here is a look back at our coverage from last year. Congratulations to 2021 Miss Calaveras, Acadia Moes, and her […]
Angels Camp, CA…We are excited to host this long time Angels Camp event again this year! Join us for a Kid’s Frog Jump, winner goes straight to the final at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! Enjoy a picnic in the park with hot dogs from Wassup Dawgs and shaved ice from Kona […]
Frogtown, USA…Join the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce for their Next After Hours Event at Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee at the Ranch House at 5:30 PM. A fun evening to meet their famous frogs and queen contestants and to enjoy networking, Food and Wine!
Sacramento, CA…Assemblyman Frank Bigelow and Senator Andreas Borgeas hosted the 46th Annual Calaveras County Frog Jump competition at the Capitol’s South Lawn this afternoon. “This is one of my favorite events,” notes Assemblyman Bigelow, “We were glad to bring a little fun back to the Capitol after a couple of years off due to the […]
Frogtown, USA…The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is one of the longest running events in the State of California. Its earliest roots date back to 1893, held that year in Copperopolis. The fair eventually found a permanent home outside of Angels Camp. In the spirit of the old movie classic “State Fair,” the […]
Angels Camp, CA…On Saturday the ribbon was cut on the beautiful new Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibition at the Angels Camp Museum. The Calaveras County Fairgrounds & Angels Camp Museum collaborated the interactive exhibit. It traces the path of Mark Twain’s legendar tale about “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” to the first Frog Jump […]
Angels Camp, CA…We are excited to host this long time Angels Camp event again this year! Join us for a Kid’s Frog Jump, winner goes straight to the final at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! Enjoy a picnic in the park with hot dogs from Wassup Dawgs and shaved ice from Kona […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The 2022 Wiskerino Dinner Dance is April 30th. Live Music by Gunpowder & Lace, Tickets are $30 each of $300 for table of 10. Proceeds benefit Junior Livestock Committee and the Friends of the Calaveras County Fair.
Angels Camp, CA…Join us for some great family fun and free admission on April 30, 2022 to celebrate the grand opening of our new Jumping Frog Jubilee Exhibit sponsored by the Calaveras Community Foundation. About Angels Camp Museum Located on a 3-acre site of the Angels Mine, the museum dedicates collections to inspire understanding of […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Calaveras Rodeo Queen 2022 Applications will be extended until Orientation on Tuesday March 8th at the Calaveras Fair Grounds Office at 6pm!!! We will also be opening our applications to the neighboring counties of Tuolumne, Stanislaus, and Amador!!! Don’t miss your opportunity to represent our amazing rodeo, fair, and community!!! Contestants have […]
Angels Camp, CA…Hey Y’all the application deadline for Miss Calaveras, Rodeo Queen and the Junior Fairboard is next Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)… The top awards at the 2021 Calaveras County Fair Destruction derby went to two second generation derby drivers. The winner of the Derby was Tanner Joses. Tanner is the son of Craig and Jennifer Joses. Craig ran cars in the derby as well. The Prettiest Car went to Troy Dragomanovich. Troy […]
The staff at the fairgrounds is a group of dedicated, amazing people. It is a privilege to work beside them. This last week was not an exception. The Calaveras Celtic Heritage Celebration was our first large rental since the pandemic. Usually held in March, last weekend the Celtic Faire experienced triple digits. They are an […]
Frogtown, CA…Moon Dog Motorsports presents: Frogtown Destruction Derby Gates open at 4:00pm Event starts at 5:30pm $15 Adults (13yrs and older) $10 kids (6yrs-12yrs) Free kids 5yrs and under Tickets are sold at the Fairgrounds office or contact a Friends of the Fair member today! https://www.friendsofthecalaverascountyfair.org/
Angels Camp, CA… (Frogtown, USA)… Moondog Motorsports Presents The Frogtown Destruction Derby at Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Sunday June 27,2021 at 5:30 PM. Gates open at 4:00 PM. Find ticket info at (209) 736-2561. $15 per ticket for adults. $10 per ticket for kids from age 6 to 12 years old. Kids 5 and below […]
Frogtown, Angels Camp, CA…Seven-year-old Bria Heintz won the 2021 Jumping Frog Jubilee. Her frog named Firefly jumped 20 feet and 1 inch – short of the 21 feet 5 and ¾ inches World’s Record but creating lots of excitement Sunday at the Calaveras County Homecoming celebration. She is the third generation of an Angels Camp-based […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Congratulations to 2021 Miss Calaveras, Acadia Moes, and her court First Princess Emma Darmsted and Second Princess, Taylor Wilden! We had posted brief announcements earlier but we like to post a summary article that contains photos and video for that year so people can find all of our coverage in one spot. […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Just before the Miss Calaveras Pageant an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting was held. Former Fair Director Bob Trinchero was honored and the Westberg family. A few photos and video of the Opening Ceremony is below…
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Below are links to 90 photos of Out & About around Frogtown. The Miss Calaveras, Calaveras Saddle Queen & Frog Jump Finals will be in separate photo galleries. Click on an image below to go to the photos…
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Below is the schedule of events for the Homecoming & Frog Jump for this year. Click on an image below for larger version or go to Frogtown.org.
Angels Camp, CA…The Fair is back and so is Calaveras Connect’s Shuttle Service! May 13 thru May 16, Calaveras Connect will provide free shuttle service between the Save Mart Bus Stop in Angels Camp and the Fairgrounds for the 2021 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. The shuttle will run Thursday through Sunday, every […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, CA)….Acadia Moes is Your 2021 Miss Calaveras lead a wonderful field of contestants. the full video is below and we are working on our full story with 100 plus photos, etc…. Contestant #1 Alara Bowsher Contestant #2 Paytin Curran Contestant #3 Taylor Wilden Contestant #4 Cecelia Green Contestant #5 Annaliese Hamari Contestant […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…For 2021 the Frog Jump Youth was moved from its traditional route down Hwy 49 in Angels Camp to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. These changes were driven by a virus called Covid. Not sure if you have heard of it or not. The great thing is that for 2021 the show goes […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Below is the schedule of events for the Homecoming & Frog Jump for this year. Click on an image below for larger version or go to Frogtown.org.
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Back in the Saddle! A Calaveras County Homecoming May 13th – 16th, 2021. The Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant will be on May 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The pageant is included with Homecoming admission. No advance tickets available. Tickets will go on sale at 8 a.m. on May 13. 2021. Contestant #1 […]
San Andreas, CA…Inside View with Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee CEO Laurie Giannini on Calaveras Homecoming!
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..The Highway Frog welcomes all who drive through Historic Downtown Angels Camp. Annually a group of volunteers from the Frog Jump committee get together and paint “The Frog” right on the highway. It is an amazing tradition. Looking good guys!
Angels Camp, CA…One of the greatest joys we have had in the 16+ years of The Pine Tree is covering our local parades, events & especially the Frog Jump! It combines Gold Rush history, Americana & Small town fun a great string of events. It is also reliably the one weekend each year that Calaveras […]
Angels Camp, CA…We are excited to bring back this long standing event! Bring the kiddos and come jump a frog! Open to Kids through 8th Grade. Frogs will be provided or you may bring your own BULLFROG *Must be at least 4″ from nose to tail. $2 per jump, 1 jump per participant. Prizes for […]
