Angels Camp, CA…Every year on of the great events that kicks off Fair & Frog Jump Weekend is the Soroptimist Frog Jump Youth Parade. This event has welcomed generations of entrants and is always a celebratory and fun way to get fair weekend off and running. About the Soroptimists Soroptimist is a global women’s organization […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)….Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, Sunday May 20, 2018. Going Frog Wild! Sunday is the International Frog Jump Finals Day. The top 50 Qualifiers take to the launching pad at 3pm on Sunday to see who will be crowned champion and to see if they can exceed Rosie the Ribbiter’s […]
Angels Camp, CA…In compliance with the request of a friend of mine, who wrote me from the East, I called on good-natured, garrulous old Simon Wheeler, and inquired after my friend’s friend, Leonidas W. Smiley, as requested to do, and I hereunto append the result. I have a lurking suspicion that Leonidas W. Smiley is […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)….Katherine Sharp is the 2018 Calaveras Saddle Queen. Katherine Sharp is a 16 year old Junior at Connecting Waters Charter School. She lives in Mountain Ranch and loves playing the Irish Penny whistle, soccer & raising guide dogs. It was a tough competition and she edged out Emily Bolton for top honors. […]
Angels Camp, CA…One of the signature kick off events every year at the Fair and Frog Jump is the Youth Parade. Below is video from this morning. Photos coming soon.
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Day Three At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump. Click below for larger images. The Day Continues Below
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Day Two At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump. Click below for larger images. The Day Continues Below
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Day One At 2018 Fair & Frog Jump. Click below for larger images. Kids 12 and under are free! Tentative Schedule 8:00 a.m. Grounds/Gates Open · Swine Show—Swine Show Ring · Sheep Show, Followed by Sheep Show—Tower Pavilion 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show · Becky Thatcher Hall – Receiving Daily Baked Goods 10:00a.m…….Youth […]
Angels Camp, CA…Annual Junior Miss Calaveras and Junior Frog Jump were held yesterday. This community event is held the second Saturday in May every year and sponsored by the Altaville Melones Fire Association. 2018 Jr Miss Calaveras Brenna Flanagan, 1st Princess Paytin Curran, 2nd Princess Sule’ma Solis! Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to […]
Angels Camp, CA…Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…On May 9th at 8PM, volunteers from the Frog Jump Committee will be interviewed for the third consecutive year on KFBK’s popular Pat Walsh radio show. Bill Proctor and Bob Lema from the committee will discuss the Frog Jump’s 90th Anniversary Birthday Party and Bill’s recollections of tactics and psych-ops he employed […]
Sacramento, CA….–Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs hop into Sacramento on May 16, joining Senator Tom Berryhill and Assembly member Frank Bigelow to stage the 44thannual State Capitol Frog Jump. The event is the final stop on the Jumping Frogs’ annual goodwill tour building excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee — May 17-20 at Frogtown in […]
Frogtown, USA…(Angels Camp, CA)…Well, you may have heard of Shark Week the wildly popular event on the Discovery Channell. Well here locally we thought we would take that as a teaching moment and launch “Frog Week” which will stream all things Fair & Frog Jump through this year’s fair & frog jump. We have classic […]
Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtwon, USA)…This year the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is May 17-20. Last night Mark Twain Hall at Frogtown played host to the annual fair kick-off dinner. It is a great event every year that is filled with awards for those who help keep the fair and frog jump thriving and […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Thank you to all who attended, donated to and volunteered at our chili cook off benefiting the Mountain Ranch 4H Club. We hope everyone enjoyed the chili, bake sale, snack bar, petting zoo, silent auction, and dessert auction. Our families worked hard to put on this event and could not be more grateful […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Jumping Frogs goodwill tour launches 90th Birthday Celebration. Calaveras County’s Celebrated Jumping Frogs celebrate their 90th Birthday this year. They will soon launch their annual goodwill tour which builds excitement for the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. This year’s event is May 17-20 at Frogtown in Angels Camp. This 90th […]
Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtown, USA)The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair and the Junior Livestock Committee are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 14. The dinner dance will be the official kick-off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 17-20. The Whiskerino has a […]
Angels Camp, CA…Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance (CWA) in partnership with the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 in the […]
Angels Camp, CA….(Frogtown, USA)The Friends of the Calaveras County Fair and the Junior Livestock Committee are hosting a Hoe-down, Show-down. The Whiskerino Dinner Dance is planned for April 14. The dinner dance will be the official kick-off event leading up to the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee May 17-20. The Whiskerino has a […]
Frogtown, CA…The Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt the art created by Zac Calbert for the 2018 Fair. Zac is a resident of Sonora California and has a graphic arts business. He will be receiving a VIP package to the Fair. Thank you Zac!
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 competing in the Frog Jump for […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Seven accomplished young women from across Calaveras County vied for the title of Miss Calaveras County 2017 at the 2017 Miss Calaveras County Pageant. These young women participated in four phases of competition, including a personal interview, a health and fitness demonstration, a talent segment, and an evening gown speech. The winner […]
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…One of the highlights of Frog Jump Season is the youth parade that kicks off the fair on Thursday mornings. It is a good old fashioned parade organized by the Soroptimists that makes its’ way down Hwy 49 in Historic Angels Camp. This is a multi generational event with kids and grand kids […]
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 […]
Frogtown, USA…Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Country Nights & Carnival Lights is under way. The Calaveras County fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Two Schedule Of Events. Click below for a full schedule of all 4 days. Today’s Schedule is below…
Frogtown, USA…Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Country Nights & Carnival Lights is under way. The Calaveras County fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day Two Schedule Of Events. Click below for a full schedule of all 4 days. Today’s Schedule is below…
Frogtown, USA…Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Country Nights & Carnival Lights begins today. The Calaveras County fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Day One Schedule Of Events. Click below for a full schedule of all 4 days. Today’s Schedule is below…
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 […]
