Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/03/2012 11:06 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 05/03/2012 11:09 AM
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Ladies & Gentleman It's Fair and Frog Jump Season!! ~By John Hamilton
Frogtown, USA...The Mark Twain Hall was filled last night for the 2012 Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Kick Off Awards Dinner. With the Capital Frog Jump yesterday and the Kick Off Dinner last night the 2012 Fair Season is now in high gear. Fair CEO Laurie Gianinni was given high marks for steering the fair through some very tricky times. Numerous other people were given awards as well for their contributions. The Calaveras County Fair is a special event who's history literally goes back to the Gold Rush. Every year Calavereas County gets is share of the national spotlight. Frogtown will be ready. The grounds are manicured and volunteers are working like mad to make sure this year's Fair and Frog Jump are the best yet....
Photos Above and Video Enclosed...
The Queen and Saddle Queen Contestants were introduced and ready to put their best foot forward. This year also features another great Junior Fair Board who's young members will help wherever they are needed to keep the fair running smoothly.
The Chocolate Lady shop in Angels Camp has even launched a special commemorative Chocolate bare for the Frog Jump.
The Schedules are Below...
Sunday May 20 – Leaping Legends
International Frog Jump Day
7:00a.m…….Gates Open
7:30a.m…….Buyers Breakfast
9:00a.m…..... Junior Livestock Auction—Tower Pavilion & Swine Ring
Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
Fire Engine Expo—Arena
10:00a.m…....Buildings and Booths Open
Daily Baked Good Judging—Home Arts Building
Fire Engine Expo -- Arena
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) - Luly Pad Stage
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) - Main Stage
Quilts of Honor Show — Home Arts Building
10:30a.m….... Frog Spa open for tours—underneath the Main Stage
11:00a.m….. Safari Sadie Kids Balloon Show—Lawn Stage
Invitational Frog Jumping (until 1:30pm) - Luly Pad Stage
Open Frog Jumping (until 1:00pm) - Main Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
12:00p.m……PAUL MAURER CARNIVAL OPENS
Grover Andresen – Lawn Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
1:00p.m…….Safari Sadie Kids Balloon Show—Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
2:00p.m……. Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
Grover Anderson-Lawn Stage
Dave Bowman – The Ranch House
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Wood Working With Jack & Bob – Tom Sawyer Hall
Barn Tours – Meet at Livestock Auction
3:00p.m…… International Frog Jump Finals—Main Stage
Safari Sadie Kids Balloon Show—Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
4:00p.m…….Grover Anderson—Lawn Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
5:00p.m…….Power Up Fitness Zumba—Lawn Stage
5:30p.m…….Destruction Derby—Arena, Friends of the Fair
Friends of the Fair $10,000 /stock Trailer Drawing
6:00p.m…….Power Up Fitness Kids Hip Hop—Lawn Stage
7:00p.m…….Power Up Fitness Zumba-Lawn Stage
11:00p.m…....Grounds Close
Everyday
The Kautz Ironstone Wagon
Old Engine Show
Art in Action
Old Fashion Hospitality
Saturday May 19 – Tough Enough to Wear Pink,
Cowboy Country Day
Cowboy hats for the first 100 kids
8:00 a.m. Gates Open Ranglin’ and Ropin’ Events—Arena
(Grand Entry featuring the Saddle Queen), National Anthem, Calf Branding, Ranch Roping, 2-Person Cattle Penning, Stick
Horse Races, Junior 2-Person Cattle Penning, Sack Races for Kids 3- Person Cattle Penning, Cattle Sorting, Wheel Barrel
Races, Real Ranch Cattle Penning, Barrel Racing
9:30a.m…....... Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
10:00a.m…..... Buildings & Booths Open
Small Animal Round Robin—Barns
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
Youth Talent Show— Lawn Stage
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm) - Luly Pad Stage
Open Frog Jumping (until 11:00am) - Main Stage
10:30a.m…..... Frog Spa open for tours—underneath the Main Stage
11:00a.m…..... Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Kids & Junior Qualifying Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) - Main Stage
Calaveras Cattlemen’s BBQ – Cattlemen’s Park
12:00p.m….... PAUL MAURER CARNIVAL OPENS
Safari Sadie- Kid’s Balloon Show- Lawn Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 3:00pm) - Main Stage
Arm Wrestling Competition-Lawn Stage
Free Kids Craft Project (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last) - Floriculture Building
1:00p.m……. Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
On-site Flower Arranging Judging– Wine & Floral Pavilion
Large Animal Round Robin—Barns
Arm Wrestling-Lawn Stage
2:00p.m…….Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
Grover Anderson-Ranch House
Wood Working With Jack & Bob
3:00p.m…...... Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Open Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm) - Main Stage
Groove Union – The Ranch House
4:00p.m…….Ag. Mechanics—Industrial Arts Auction –Tom Sawyer Hall
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
5:00p.m…….Safari Sadie- Kid’s Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
6:00p.m…...... Power Up Fitness- Kids Hip Hop — Lawn Stage
7:00p.m….. Calaveras Idol Showcase—Main Stage
Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Main Stage
Safari Sadie- Kid’s Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Teen Dance-The Pad Sponsored by Sonora Community Regional Hospital (Ends at 10:00 p.m.)
8:00p.m…..... Friends of the Fair $1,000 Drawing—Main Stage
Love and Theft Concert- Main Stage
9:00p.m….... Plan B—The Ranch House
12:00p.m….... Grounds Close
Everyday
The Kautz Ironstone Wagon
Old Engine Show
Art in Action
Old Fashion Hospitality
Get Your Tough Enough To Wear Pink
Merchandise in the Livestock Area and
Support Cancer Research
Friday May 18 – Heritage Day- Food for Families Day,
Kids 12 and under free!
Bring in a can food item for the Calaveras County Food Bank.
The first 100 kids who participate will receive a free gift.
8:00a.m….… Gates Open
Market Goat Show—Swine Show Ring
Calaveras Junior Horse Show & Gymkhana—Arena
9:00a.m….… Beef Show—Tower Pavilion
Rabbit Show—Barns
9:30a.m….… Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
10:00a.m….... Buildings and Booths Open
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
Scholastic Frog Jump (until 12:00pm)—Luly Pad Stage
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) - Main Stage
Free Kids Trail -In Search of Eldorado –pick up at the Main Gate – Sponsored by Golden State Cellular
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group Demo—Home Arts (Ends at 2p.m.)
10:30a.m.…… Frog Spa open for tours—underneath Main Stage
11:00a.m.…… Safari Sadie’s Kids Balloon Show – Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
12:00p.m….... PAUL MAURER CARNIVAL OPEN
Calaveras Idol Competition
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 3:00pm)—Luly Pad Stage
Open Frog Jumping (until 2:00pm) - Main Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Free Kids Craft Project (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last) - Floriculture Building
Cupcake and Cookie Wars for Kids (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last)—Tom Sawyer Hall
1:00p.m….... Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Bonsai Demonstration by Don Balsley—Floriculture Building
2:00p.m…...... Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group—Home Arts
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm)—Main Stage
Grover Anderson- the Ranch House
Wood Working With Jack & Bob – Tom Sawyer Hall
3:00p.m….....
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Special Jumps Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm)—Luly Pad Stage
4:00p.m…...... Safari Sadie’s Kids Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Open Frog Jumping (until 5:00pm) - Main Stage
Grover Anderson – the Ranch House
4:30p.m…...... Frog Jump Entry Booth Closes
5:00p.m…..... Cindy Witt —Lawn Stage
6:00p.m…..... Grand Entry featuring the Calaveras County Saddle Queen including games for the Kids – Arena
Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Arena followed by:
Bert Brother’s Bronc and Bull Riding Show, Sponsored by the Sam L. Higgins Ranch
Kid’s Hip Hop– Lawn Stage
Travelin’ Back in Time- the Ranch House
7:00p.m…..... Safari Sadie’s Kids Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Teen Dance- The Pad – Sponsored by Sonora Community Regional Hospital
7:30p.m……. Bull Riding—Arena
9:00p.m…..... Cindy Witt —The Ranch House
12:00a.m…… Grounds Close
Everyday
The Kautz Ironstone Wagon
Old Engine Show
Art in Action
Old Fashion Hospitality
Thursday May 17
Heritage Day – Apple Pies and Family Ties
Soccer Balls donated by Round Table Pizza for the first 100 kids.
8:00 a.m. Grounds/Gates Open
Swine Show—Swine Show Ring
Sheep Show—Tower Pavilion
9:00 a.m. Poultry Show
10:00a.m….... Kiddie Parade—Downtown Angels Camp
Buildings & Booths Open
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
Free Kids Trail -In Search of Eldorado –pick up at the Main Gate – Sponsored by Golden State Cellular
Mark Twain – Lawn Stage
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group Demo—Home Arts (Ends at 2p.m.)
11:00a.m….... Safari Sadie Kids Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s
Hot Dog booth opens (ends at 2pm)
Frog Jump Entry Booth Opens
12:00p.m…… PAUL MAURER CARNIVAL OPENS
Mark Twain—Lawn Stage
The Wild West Show— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Fun Jump Frog Jumping Open—Luly Pad Stage
Free Kids Craft Project (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last)- Floriculture Building
Free Kids Craft - (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last) Tom Sawyer Hall
Free Kids Sewing Project (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last) - Home Arts Building
12:30p.m…… Frog Spa open for tours—underneath the Main Stage
1:00p.m…..... Cavy Show—Barns
Safari Sadie Kids Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
2:00p.m…...... Saddle Queen Competition—Arena – Sponsored by Solar Universe
Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
Mark Twain—Lawn Stage
Competitive Frog Jumping Team Challenge (until 4pm) - Main Stage
Wild West Show— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Barn Tours – Meet at Livestock Office
Grover Anderson – Ranch House Stage
Wood Working With Jack & Bob – Tom Sawyer Hall
3:00p.m…..... Safari Sadie Kids Balloon Show—Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
3:30p.m…..... Frog Jump Entry Booth Closes
4:00p.m…..... Travelin’ Back In Time –Lawn Stage
Wild West Show— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Grover Anderson – Ranch House
LEAP Frog Jump – Main Stage, Luly Pad (ends at 6p.m.)
5:00p.m…… Apple Pie Eating Contest (Sign up by 3:00pm in Tom Sawyer Hall)
O-Tra Brian Jirka Band (Ends as 7p.m. Ranch House)
7:00p.m….... Cindy Witt Concert—Lawn Stage
7:00p.m…… Top Hat School of Dance Performance—Main Stage
7:30p.m…… Fair Dedication, City of Angels Camp — Main Stage
Followed by the National Anthem
8:00p.m…… Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Main Stage
Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant—Main Stage-Sponsored Angels Murphys
11:00p.m….. Grounds Close
Everyday
The Kautz Ironstone Wagon
Old Engine Show
Art in Action
Old Fashion Hospitality
Friday May 18 – Heritage Day- Food for Families Day,
Kids 12 and under free!
Bring in a can food item for the Calaveras County Food Bank.
The first 100 kids who participate will receive a free gift.
8:00a.m….… Gates Open
Market Goat Show—Swine Show Ring
Calaveras Junior Horse Show & Gymkhana—Arena
9:00a.m….… Beef Show—Tower Pavilion
Rabbit Show—Barns
9:30a.m….… Frog Jump Entry Booth Open
10:00a.m….... Buildings and Booths Open
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
Scholastic Frog Jump (until 12:00pm)—Luly Pad Stage
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) - Main Stage
Free Kids Trail -In Search of Eldorado –pick up at the Main Gate – Sponsored by Golden State Cellular
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group Demo—Home Arts (Ends at 2p.m.)
10:30a.m.…… Frog Spa open for tours—underneath Main Stage
11:00a.m.…… Safari Sadie’s Kids Balloon Show – Lawn Stage
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
12:00p.m….... PAUL MAURER CARNIVAL OPEN
Calaveras Idol Competition
Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 3:00pm)—Luly Pad Stage
Open Frog Jumping (until 2:00pm) - Main Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Free Kids Craft Project (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last) - Floriculture Building
Cupcake and Cookie Wars for Kids (Ends at 3:00 or while supplies last)—Tom Sawyer Hall
1:00p.m….... Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Bonsai Demonstration by Don Balsley—Floriculture Building
2:00p.m…...... Winemaker of the Day—Wine & Floral Pavilion
San Andreas Community Covenant Knitting Group—Home Arts
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Teams Challenge Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm)—Main Stage
Grover Anderson- the Ranch House
Wood Working With Jack & Bob – Tom Sawyer Hall
3:00p.m….....
Puppet’s & Players Children’s Theater— Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Special Jumps Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm)—Luly Pad Stage
4:00p.m…...... Safari Sadie’s Kids Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Wild West Show- Mark Twain Saint Joseph’s Kidzone
Open Frog Jumping (until 5:00pm) - Main Stage
Grover Anderson – the Ranch House
4:30p.m…...... Frog Jump Entry Booth Closes
5:00p.m…..... Cindy Witt —Lawn Stage
6:00p.m…..... Grand Entry featuring the Calaveras County Saddle Queen including games for the Kids – Arena
Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Arena followed by:
Bert Brother’s Bronc and Bull Riding Show, Sponsored by the Sam L. Higgins Ranch
Kid’s Hip Hop– Lawn Stage
Travelin’ Back in Time- the Ranch House
7:00p.m…..... Safari Sadie’s Kids Balloon Show —Lawn Stage
Teen Dance- The Pad – Sponsored by Sonora Community Regional Hospital
7:30p.m……. Bull Riding—Arena
9:00p.m…..... Cindy Witt —The Ranch House
12:00a.m…… Grounds Close
Everyday
The Kautz Ironstone Wagon
Old Engine Show
Art in Action
Old Fashion Hospitality
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