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< Friday, May 20, 2016 >


All Day Free Fair Shuttle Now Serving Murphys and Arnold! Calaveras Transit Will Take You To The Jumping Fro
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)...New service this year: Calaveras Transit will take residents of Murphys and Arnold to the fair for FREE on Saturday, May 21! The bus will stop at the Arnold Library on Blagen Road, at Big Trees Market, and at Murphys Suites. Fair goers from Valley Springs also have a free shuttle available on Saturday. See the schedule below. The bus can also stop at any safe place along the route if you call Calaveras Transit customer service at 754-4450 by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 20, to make arrangements.

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A FREE shuttle will be running at frequent intervals on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between the fair and the Angels Camp Transfer Station (the shelter in front of Save-Mart).

Enjoy the convenience of being delivered right to the entrance of the fairgrounds. Save on parking and gas.
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If you have questions, contact Public Works at 209-754-6401 or transit@co.calaveras.ca.us. And check the Calaveras Transit facebook page for updates.
All Day Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark Dream Book Party
Angels Camp, CA...It's time for a Dream Book Party at Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark. May 14th-20th Turn in your Wish List and receive a coupon to save 40% off an item.

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All Day Make Plans Now...The Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Is May 19 - 22
Frogtown, USA....Our moment in the national spotlight runs May 19 - 22 this year. It is small town Americana with Jumping Frogs thrown in.


All Day Tributes to the Great, Rock On At Frogtown!!!
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)...Classic rock vibes will echo at Frogtown every night of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. Four distinct tribute bands will rock the Lawn Stage at 8 p.m. Rockin Down the Hiway! - Doobie Hits and Musical Trips will perform on Thursday. Boston Rocks will take the stage Friday and Journey Unauthorized is slated for Saturday. The Boys of Summer - a tribute to the music of the EAGLES is set for Sunday.

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Rockin Down the Hiway! is best known for their all-hits, road-themed show playing a list of well known songs about travel, hot rods, cruising, trucks, buses, train, highways and America's love of automobiles and the open road.They have added a full set of greatest hits by the Doobie Brothers. Seasoned musicians in this group are - Tommy "T-Bird" King, band leader, front man, lead vocalist, keyboard and harmonica player; "Cadillac Jack" Hurst - lead guitar; "Drivin'" Darin Wilson, guitar, lead and backing vocals and a multi-instrumentalist who also plays bass and keyboards; "Jalopy Jeff" Viducich, bass and vocals and Robert "The Roadster" Mills - drummer who joined the band this year, drummer.

Boston Rocks is new to the tribute scene with energetic vibes from Boston, the iconic band out of its namesake city that skyrocketed to success during the 1970s and 1980s. Boston Rocks includes Jay Baysinger on keyboards and vocals; John Medina on drums and vocals, Reed "Clackers" Kay on bass guitar and vocals and Dallas Perkins on guitar and vocals.

Journey Unauthorized has performed over 350 shows worldwide since 2007, more than any other Journey tribute band. Critics say no other rendition of Journey's music comes close to this level of performance, which has taken years of mastery and unmatched attention to detail. Band members are Perry Stevens, lead vocalist; Joel Pelletier, keyboards and background vocals; Damion Mantle, electric and acoustic guitar; Jimmy Wells, drums and percussion and Stephen Goodwin, bass and vocals.

The Boys of Summer make their homes in different parts of the U.S. They re-create some of the greatest music ever written. With well over 400 high profile shows since 2004, they are becoming known as the top touring Eagles tribute band in America. The Boys include Jimmy Williamson, drums and vocals; Darrel Mnson, lead vocals and guitar; Chris Turbis, keyboards, guitars and vocals; Craig T. Fall, lead guitar and vocals; Willy Winkler and Jerry Schaeffer, bass and vocals.

In addition to classic rock, the Fair entertainment lineup also caters to country music fans. Country rock superstars Little Texas from Nashville, is the headliner on the Main Stage Friday night at 8 p.m. The group recently released a new album "Young For A Long Time," their first since 2007's "Missing Years." Since their debut album in 1992, Little Texas has sold over seven million albums, earned threeGrammy nominations, won a CMA Album Of The Year award and earned the title "The Hardest Working Band In Country" by playing over 300 shows a year!

For details on the Fair's complete entertainment lineup, check out www.frogtown.org
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Gold Rush History Comes to Life At Columbia State Historic Park’s Diggins 1852
Columbia, CA...Columbia State Historic Park will present “Diggins Tent Town 1852”, their annual living history event this coming May 19th through May 22nd. Sponsored by Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park and depicted by over 150 costumed volunteers, visitors can experience the events and environment of an 1850’s mining camp that is re-created in detail from the clothing, food and entertainment.

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The event weaves visitors through the characters’ lives of 1852 Columbia; the powerful stories of early miners and their wives, politics and daily events. Meet the merchants, artisans and entertainers who have come to the Diggins to “mine the miners’ pockets.” Interact and observe the lifestyles of the early miners as they prepare their meals, launder their clothing and care for gardens and livestock. Learn about their crafts, how their children played, their music and other forms of entertainment – including gambling! A variety of foods, drinks and other items are available for purchase inside the event.

Open from 10AM to 4PM daily, admission to Columbia “Diggins 1852” is $7 per adult and $2 per child 12 and under. There is no charge for parking and admission to the park. For more information contact Columbia Visitor Services at www.parks.ca.gov/Columbia or call (209) 588-9128.
05:00 PM New Events At The Calaveras County Fair - Fun Fair Events ~ By Mary Payne
Angels Camp, CA...The Junior Livestock Auction Committee would like to let the community know of three new fun events at our county fair. Friday May 20,216 two of the events will be held in the Tower Pavilion. The Livestock Evaluation Team Competition will be held following the Replacement Heifer Sale. This competition will provide the opportunity for teams of exhibitors ages 9 to 13 and 14 and older to evaluate market animals. They will be judging beef, swine, sheep, and market goat.

Adult Master Showmanship
Livestock Evaluation
Pee Wee Showmanship
Adult Master Showmanship will start at 5 pm also on Friday. There are three levels of expertise for the event: Novice (never done it, don't know a thing), Intermediate (done it, but it's been awhile), and Expert (I'm an expert). Adults 18 years and older can be nominated by fair exhibitors to show. Nomination fee is $10.00. A nominee may buy out of the show for $20.00. Or buy an insurance policy to opt-out of any level for the 2016 fair for $50.00. Expert level is by sponsored fee of $100.00 each. A trophy buckle will be awarded to the highest Expert showman/woman. Proceeds go to the Junior Livestock Committee to support the shows. Each adult will show: beef, swine, sheep, and market goat. : A fun time should be had by all.

Saturday May 21, 2016 9 am in the Tower Pavilion for the first time Pew Wee Showmanship. This is open to all comers ages 5 to 8. One my show: rabbit, fish, pet rock, frog or toad, pygmy goat, cavies (guinea pig), poultry and water fowl. If entering any animal not already on the fair grounds, check in at the fair office upon arrival with your pet. Sign-up is at 8:30 am, parent/guardian must accompany the exhibitor.
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Zucca After Hours
Join us all year on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-8pm for a relaxing evening in our garden with your favorite Zucca varietals. Enjoy a glass, bottle or a flight of four wines and savor the atmosphere of our wine garden.

Bring your own dinner from home or one of the great local restaurants.
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM Friday Jazz At Alchemy
Every Friday, Alchemy features jazz standards by Matt Cullen on our patio from 5:30-8 pm. Matt will play with an “enhanced rhythm” section and will sometimes be joined by guests. There’s room to dance :)
The music is free; all we ask is that you call 728-0700 for reservations and that you eat some dinner. Hear samples of Matt’s music on his website here: mattcullenonline.com

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