Frogtown, CA...We stopped by the busy gun show that continues through today at the Calaveras County Fairground. We were not allowed to take photos inside the show but they were doing a brisk traffic. The 2nd amendment is alive, well and driving commerce in the foothills of California.
Frogtown, CA...The Fairgrounds main telephone line is temporarily out of order. please call 209-736-2564 for assistance. RV Spaces for the Fair in the Frogtown RV Park are on sale now!
The Weather Outside May Be Frightful But Inside Monkeez It's Fun and Delightful!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 01/02/2013 10:59 AM
Frogtown, CA...Barrel of Monkezz was welcomed to the business community is high style on December 13th. Dignitaries from the City, Angels Camp Business Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Destination Angels Camp were on hand for the ribbon cutting, congratulatory speeches and Grand Opening Celebration. Monkeez is barrels of fun and owners Matthew and Jennifer Iannarelli have made it a labor of love and a safe and fun place for all our local kids of all ages. They have Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Human Bowling, Games, Bounce Houses that even adults can play in and much, much more...
Angels Camp, CA....In another of our 2012 finalizing pieces we posted over 150 photos from events in the Angels Camp and Frogtown area that somehow never quite made it to articles and albums earlier. From Chamber mixers to appreciation dinners and the announcement of Cowboy Roots and Cowboy Roots as the theme of the 2013 Fair, Baseball Tournament Fund raisers, Pics from Dr. Doolittle, Photos Shoot Scenes from the Nutcracker, Summer Carnivals at the Refuge Church, The final Fireman's Fun Day at Utica Park, Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon, Breast Cancer Night at Bret Harte, Taste of Calaveras 2012, Meals on Wheels Fund Raiser and much more.
Grand Opening for Barrel of Monkeez Tomorrow Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/12/2012 01:51 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Barrel of Monkeez, barrels of fun, is tomorrow evening, Thursday, 12/13, ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. at the Tom Sawyer building, IN the Fair grounds - access via Gun Club Rd (or the Hwy 49 south entrance between Angels RV Resort and Whittle Rd. at Glory Hole Sports). Go through the parking lot, through the big white gate with the "Barrel of Monkeez" sign, then go straight all the way to the very last building. It will be well-lit, you can't miss it. (but call me if you get lost, 209-768-0359)
Santa's Express Dinner & Dance at Frogtown a Big Success! Updated Over $15,000 Raised!!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 11/22/2012 10:53 AM
Frogtown, CA...Mark Twain Hall was filled for the annual Santa's Express Dinner & Dance on Saturday Night. Over $15,000 was raised and hundreds of toys were collected. Donated Toys, Live Auctions, Silent Auctions, Bake Sales and many more opportunities created donating opportunities. All those who worked hours and hours hours organizing and fundraising should be very proud of their efforts. Because of them lots of local families will have a great Christmas!!
Click Above for More Photos of The Event...Video Enclosed.
Calaveras FFA Takes Officer Division at Sectionals
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 11/09/2012 04:24 PM
Frogtown, USA...On Thursday, the Fairgrounds along with Calaveras High School hosted the sectional FFA opening and closing ceremony competition. Fourteen schools from the section competed. There were 58 teams total in the competition. Calaveras High School FFA won the officer division and Tracy High School won the open division....
Sac-Joaquin Cross Country Sub-Section Meet At Frogtown
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/05/2012 02:53 PM
Frogtown, USA...Sac-Joaquin Cross Country Sub-Section Meet At Frogtown on Saturday drew over 100 teams to race on a course that started and finished on the Frogtown grounds and traversed the hills of the Tryon Ranch. Over 60 School bus loads of kids and so many cars they were parked along the road all the way out to Distinctive Metals along Gun Club Road. It looked like one of the busiest fair days and they were all there to race their best on the famous Frogtown Cross Country Course. Sonora's Steven Grolle sped to a 6th place Varsity Men's finish. Bret Harte's speedy junior Tristan Boblet raced to 79th. The Varsity Men's Field was 798 Runners Strong!!
