Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/28/2014 09:35 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 04/01/2014 11:12 AM
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Fun for the Whole Herd, May 15-18, 2014
Frogtown, CA ... The Angels Camp Museum and Carriage House Lecture Series continues on Thursday, Apr. 17 with a presentation by Bob Trinchero and Laurie Giannini on "The History of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee." Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7p.m. Admission is free for museum members, $10 for non-members. 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 Angels Camp. In the spirit of the old movie classic "State Fair," the fair is a blend of entertainment, exhibits, livestock, arena events, great food and its 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 & Jumping Frog Jubilee. Each 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 county's youth. The Calaveras County Fair & 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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