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’ […]
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 […]
Frogtown, USA…Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center will be offering CPR instruction at the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. The event will be on May 18 at the First Aid Station from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is free to fairgoers. What a great opportunity! Thank you Dignity Health!
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Frogtown, CA…What will you see in the barns this year at the Fair? 46 head of cattle, 157 pigs, 73 head of sheep, 45 market goats, 39 dairy and pygmy goats, 259 chickens, 25 turkeys, 119 rabbits and 10 cavies. Prior to the Fair there are 19 horses in the horse show and 10 dogs […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA) Tonight the Annual Whiskerino Dinner & Dance kicks off Frogjump season at Frogtown. Our celebration of Small Town Americana, pageantry and just a bit of hocum has begun.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Frogtown RV Park will have a limited number of spaces with full hook-ups for sale January 2, 2017. In addition Livestock Exhibitors may purchase camping for Lot A on that same day (no hook-ups). Costs for Fair week: Frogtown RV Park: $350 Lot A Livestock Camping: $100 Reservations may be made by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Frogtown, CA…Sunday is jumpin’ with things to do! 9AM – Junior Livestock Auction down in Tower Pavilion and Swine Ring, come on down and support our local youth! 10AM – Booths and buildings open up, Barrel of Monkeez opens, Barnyard Adventures opens 12PM – Both Carnivals open up, Best of Calaveras performs out on the […]
Frogtown, USA….Saturday is jam-packed with events for everyone! 8AM – Gates open, the Frogtown Stampede begins in the arena 9:30AM – The frog jumping begins! 10AM – Youth Talent Show on the Main Stage 12PM – Arm Wrestling Competition on the Lawn Stage 1PM – On-site floral arranging, large animal round-robin in the Barns, 2PM […]
Frogtown, USA…The 2016 Miss Calaveras Is….Makayla Ruthrauff and her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Miss Ruthrauff follows in the royal footsteps of her mother and sister. The Miss Calaveras competition for 2016 was a great show and great group of young ladies. Taking the stage for Miss Calaveras were Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), […]
Frogtown, CA…Each year the Fair board selects a family and or organization to dedicate the annual fair to. This year the Fair has selected the Don and Nancy Whittle family. The Whittles have made significant contributions to the Fair. Nancy serving as the Junior Livestock Secretary for several years. Supporting the Fair as auction buyers […]
Frogtown, CA…The 2016 Calaveras Saddle Queen Is Samantha Smith, First Runner Up is Christa Gillio, Second Runner Up is Melanie Nelson. As one of the hosts said…”The are gorgeous and they can ride horses too” Congratulations to Samantha Smith
Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Frog Jump Youth Parade was today and we have pictures & video below! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties always takes place on the first day of the fair. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs were all invited to take […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Annual Frog Jump Youth Parade was today and we have pictures & video below! The Parade, which is put on by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County and sponsored by Century 21 Sierra Properties always takes place on the first day of the fair. Individuals, pairs, and groups/clubs were all invited to take […]
Frogtown, USA….The 2016 Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee is underway. In the weeks leading up to the event there are several sanctioned Frog Jumps were people can qualify for the International Frog Jump Finals on Sunday at the fair. Below are photos from the Government Jump in San Andreas and a few photos […]
