Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…For years, Grover Anderson wrestled with his commitment to holding a day job. Always eager to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter, the desire to start and support a family landed one all-important notch higher on life’s priority list. For the last six years he’s been making both work—teaching high school English […]
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, USA)..At the March 11, 2020 Board of Directors’ meeting the Family of the Year was announced. However due to the pandemic, the 2021 fair was cancelled. Due to the cancelation , the fair dedication did not take place. At the March 23, 2021 board meeting the board decided to stay the course […]
Angels Camp, CA… Back in The Saddle! A Calaveras County Homecoming May 13th-16th 2021. Hey Kids, It’s time to show off all those projects you have completed during the last year. You have been at home more than ever and we are sure you have been very creative. Get those amazing projects entered. The Entry […]
Angels Camp, CA… COVID 19 Vaccination Clinic, Tuesday and Thursday For more information call 209.754.6460. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am. – 4 pm. Sierra Pacific Industries Training will be open on March 16th and March 17th, 2021. The Friends of the Fair Meeting will be hosted on March 17th, […]
Angels Camp, CA… We are Back in the Saddle with our scholarship programs for young people. The Junior Fairboard, Miss Calaveras and the Calaveras Saddle Queen participants are eligible to win scholarships. For additional information visit frogtown.org/ competitions and programs page or drop by the fairgrounds office for an application. Feel free to call the […]
Celebrate The Day Of Hearts! Valentine’s Day Drive – Through Dinner at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds! $35 Per Couple February 13th 2021 at 4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner will include: Tri-Tip, Loaded Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Strawberry Salad, Chocolate Chuck Brownies. All Homemade by Black Diamond Confessions. Order by February 10th at the phone […]
Celebrate The Day Of Hearts! Valentine’s Day Drive – Through Dinner at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds! $35 Per Couple February 13th 2021 at 4 PM to 6 PM. Dinner will include: Tri-Tip, Loaded Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Strawberry Salad, Chocolate Chuck Brownies. All Homemade by Black Diamond Confessions. Order by February 10th at the phone […]
Angels Camp, CA… Back in The Saddle! At The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! On May 13-16, 2021 We are Back in the Saddle with our scholarship programs for young people. The Junior Fairboard, Miss Calaveras and the Calaveras Saddle Queen participants are eligible to win scholarships. For additional information visit frogtown.org/ competitions and programs […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..January 5, 2021 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee lost long time Fair Director Bob Trinchero. Bob Trinchero began his tenure with the Fair in 1999. He was appointed by Governor Gray Davis and served under Governors’ Davis, Schwarzenegger, Brown, and Newsom. During the last 22 years Trinchero served as President […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Special Shout Out to our Community. This year the Fair partnered with Calaveras County Farm Bureau, Gold County YF& R, Conifer Communications, Angelus Ranus 4-H and Murphys 4-H to conduct a food drive for the Calaveras County Food Bank. With the efforts of our community, 3 car loads of nonparishable food items […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Do you have your tickets yet? Call the fair office at 209.736.2561 or stop by Calaveras Lumber today from noon to 5 p.m. Not only do you get a delicious meal, you are helping our maintenance department. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, December 4, 2020.
Angels Camp, CA…The Board of Directors is excited to announce the 2021 Fair Slogan, “Back in the Saddle” submitted by Michele Rugo of Murphys CA. The board received 50 submissions. Some of the other entries will be signs at the upcoming Fair. Michele will receive a VIP package to the 2021 Calaveras County Fair, May […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..It’s Drive In Movie Time, The Sound of Music, June 13, 2020, A Family Film, Rated G. In 1930’s Austria, a young woman named Maria (Dame Julie Andrews) is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When Navy Captain Georg Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) writes to the convent asking for […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..It’s Drive In Movie Time, The Sound of Music, June 13, 2020, A Family Film, Rated G. In 1930’s Austria, a young woman named Maria (Dame Julie Andrews) is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When Navy Captain Georg Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) writes to the convent asking for […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Special Shout Out to our Junior Livestock Auction Buyers. The Calaveras County Fair would like to thank our community for their support of our online junior livestock auction. All of the boosts are in. The sale total is $540.122. WOW, We salute you!
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA) The winner of the Virtual Calaveras Idol Competition is Maria Gambrill. Maria is a graduate of Calaveras High School. Congratulations!
Frogtown, USA…Angels Camp…The 2019 Frog Jump Champion is Logan Busch Jockeying “The Webbed One” took the title with an 18′ 6″ jump. His twin sister Madison Busch hopped into second with 18′ 4 3/4″ jump with “Jumping Jack Splash”. The Frog Jockeying force runs strong in this family. Click Below for Full Video & Over […]
Angels Camp, CA…One the night of May 13 Ron Dwelley, Larry Thompson, Keith Bibee & others continued the Annual Tradition of repainting the frog that graces the intersection at the south end of historic Angels Camp. Thanks Guys for setting the table for next year. We took a few photos the next day and from […]
Frogtown, USA…Normally this is the first and busiest day at least for events of the Fair. Thursday is home for the Youth Parade, Calaveras Saddle Queen Competition & Miss Calaveras Pageant. Not to be for this year but not to worry and the Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee is bringing the parade to […]
Frogtown, USA…Jumping Frog Jubilee…hopping on into next year! Logan and Madison Busch will return to Frogtown in May 2021 to defend their sweep of last year’s Frog Jump Grand Finals. The 14-year-old twins from San Jose, California won big – only a little over one inch separating Logan’s first place score of 18 feet, 6 inches from […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…2020 Market Animal Auction. What we know: The online auction will be May 17, 2020 at 9 a.m. The company will be Show Circuit on Line Sales. The Calaveras Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring the additional Auction Company’s fees. Exhibitors will still be charged 6%. The Animals will be pen evaluated by the […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..On April 7, 2020, upon the recommendation of Calaveras County Public Health, the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the 2020 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, scheduled for May 14-17. After much deliberation and weeks of discussion the board concurred with the County Health Officer. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. you can pick up a cowboy hat and bandana in front of the fair office. If you are out doing your essential errands, come by the fairgrounds and pick one up while supplies last. (we recommend that the bandanas are washed prior to use.) Keep calm […]
Angels Camp, CA(Frogtown, USA)..Matt Stell Live in Concert, May 15, 2020 brought to you by the Friends of the Fair. Get your tickets now, The first 5 folks to purchase Friday May 15 tickets online will receive a back stage pass to meet Matt. With hits like “Everywhere but On” and “Prayed for you”, this […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..In January at the Western Fair’s Association Convention the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee received 13 industry awards. 1ST PLACE INSPIRING COLLABORATION – CARNIVAL EMPLOYEE PROGRAM FAIRTIME EVENT – BUCKAROO EVENTS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM- READING PROGRAM GUEST SERVICES – PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHAMBER OUTDOOR SIGNAGE – “ENTERING FROG COUNTRY” NONPROFITS – […]
Frogtown, USA…The 2020 Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee will be a “Frogtown Hoedown” and every great slogan needs a logo to match. The Calaveras County Fair is seeking a logo for our 2020 slogan. The logo will be on t-shirts and other marketing items. The prize for the chosen logo is $300. Send entries to […]
Frogtown, USA…Angels Camp…The 2019 Frog Jump Champion is Logan Busch Jockeying “The Webbed One” took the title with an 18′ 6″ jump. His twin sister Madison Busch hopped into second with 18′ 4 3/4″ jump with “Jumping Jack Splash”. The Frog Jockeying force runs strong in this family. Full Video & Over 100 Photos Below. […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…The 2019 Frog Jump Finals Complete Video is below. We are still sorting through over 1,500 photos from this afternoon but the finals video is below. This is the video of the top 50 top qualifying jumps of the over 1,000 qualifying jumps.
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..Today at The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee! Livestock Auction, Frog Jump Finals & Destruction Derby! Head on out, enjoy the fun and frog friendly weather… Rain or Shine Every Day…. 7:00a.m…….Gates Open 7:30a.m…….Buyers’ Breakfast – Fur & Feathers Barn 9:00a.m……..Junior Livestock Auction—Awards Ceremony 9:30a.m…….Junior Livestock Auction Tower Pavilion & […]
