Frogtown, CA....The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is more than 80 years old and steeped in the traditions of the Gold Rush and the Ol’ West, but this year they are proving that you can teach an old cowboy new tricks or status updates. For the first time, the Calaveras County Fair will have a special booth, called a social media hub, where fairgoers can log onto their favorite social media site and update their pages on the spot...
Adriane Reimer and "Leaps, Metes & Bounds" Take 1st Place at Today's Government Center Frog Jump!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/08/2012 01:53 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Assessors Office again hopped away from the field for bragging rights and qualification in the Frog Jump Finals. Tuesday's event had most of the county employees and many of the elected officials our cheering their Department's entries in the Frog Jump. Traditionally it is the last to be hired to have the honor of jumping for their departments and county's honor. We have photos and video of all the fun...
Chance to Win $10,000.00 At This Friends of the Fair Pot O' Gold Raffle!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/11/2012 06:54 AM
Frogtown, USA....Friends of the Fair in cooperation with the junior live stock committee are conducting the annual Pot o' Gold raffle. All proceeds benefit the Calaveras County Fair capital improvements program. Tickets are $25.00 each, or five for $100.00. Raffle drawings are held nightly during the fair. Thursday through Saturday raffles are held before the evenings main entertainment (see fair schedule)....
A Little History on The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee....Coming Up May 17th~20th!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/10/2012 07:11 AM
Frogtown, USA....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. .....
Action shots of Kevin Daly and his 2011 Frog Are Here!
Frogtown, USA...The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee held its Amateur Wine Competition on May 3. The panels of judges and the Calaveras County Fair are pleased to announce the following medal winners. Rousanne 2012 entered by Bert MacDonald-Gold Award and Best of Show. Complete results enclosed....
Ladies & Gentleman It's Fair and Frog Jump Season!! ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/03/2012 11:06 AM
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....
Senator Gaines Announces 38th Annual Capitol FROG JUMP RESULTS....Competition was fierce in frog jumping festivities!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/02/2012 02:58 PM
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Rocklin) today hosted the 38th Annual Capitol Frog Jump at the State Capitol. Elected officials, legislative staffers and media participated to see who could make their frog jump the farthest. “It was an honor to sponsor the 38th Annual Capitol Frog Jump in my second year representing Calaveras County in the 1st Senate District,” said Gaines. “The event is a staple in the Capitol community and a great way to get the word out about the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee taking place at the end of this month.”...
Full Results are Enclosed and This Years Photos are on the Way!!
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee 2012 Professional Wine Competition Wine Competition Results
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/01/2012 10:39 PM
Frogtown, CA....The 2012 Wine Competition took place at the Fairgrounds last Friday, April 27 and the highlights of the winners are as follows: Best of Calaveras: La Folia 2011 Muscat Canelli, Angels Camp, Mineral 2009 Merlot, Angels Camp. Best of Show: Toogood Estate Winery, 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Fair Play, Shenandoah Vineyards, 2009 Barbera, Plymouth, Ironstone, 2010 Muscat Canelli, Murphys...
Frogtown, USA...The last couple of weeks preparations for the 2012 Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee have shifted into high gear. Community members and staff are scurrying about the grounds getting ready for the time every year when Angels Camp is on the national stage. Last week we stopped by and saw Ron Dwelley, Buck King and RJ Dwelley hard at work putting in new tanks for the Frogs to rest their legs in between heats. They told me that even tiny massage tables will be provided this year to give this years crop of Frogletes the best chance to jump past Rosie The Ribbitter's long standing World Record....
2012 Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump Saturday, May 12th
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/30/2012 09:22 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump will be held concurrently on Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altaville Melones Fire Department in Angels Camp. Fourteen Applicants to Vie for Jr. Miss Calaveras County: The Junior Miss Calaveras competition is open to 8th grade girls in Calaveras county. The contestants are judged on beauty, personality, pleasantness and ticket sales by a panel of judges. The winner will be announced during the Junior Frog jump and she will be presented at the Calaveras County Fair during the Miss Calaveras announcements the next week....
Shelby Warner, Kodie Harding, Kayla Stevens
Kodie kisses a frog in 2011
