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Calaveras County Fair Voluntary Beef Weigh-ins December 14, 2013
Frogtown, CA....Calaveras County Fair Voluntary, Beef Weigh-ins December 14, 2013. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. There is also a Rate of Gain competition sponsored by the Calaveras Cattlemen's Association and Spence Ranch Feed & Supply. $10 entry fee. Also all market beef projects must be owned and managed by the exhibitor by December 14. The Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jump Jubilee is May 15-18, in 2014...
An Old Fashion County Fair
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 Calaveras County Fair is a blend of entertainment, exhibits, livestock, arena events, great food and our signature event, the International Frog Jump. This piece of Americana will have you leaping to return year after year.
The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is one of the longest running events in the State of California. It 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 Calaveras County Fair is a blend of entertainment, exhibits, livestock, arena events, great food and our signature event, the Frog Jump. This piece of Americana will have you Leaping to return year after year.
Today, few events illustrate the gold rush era as well as the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. Every May, the entire community celebrates its history and its future. The tradition of county residents showing off their best still holds true today. In 2002 the Calaveras County Fair had more than 7000 exhibits. The junior livestock auction generated over $350,000 for the countys youth.
The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee has grown to an event with more than 35,000 attendees. It is estimated that the Calaveras County Fair generates approximately 25.5 million dollars in revenues through hotels, restaurants, retail, payroll and other related revenues through out the community.
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