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Angels Camp, CA — The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is in full swing.

Yesterday was the “Idol” singing contest. This years winner is Colton Minehart. Ironically, his brother won the contest last year, as reported here. There are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy this weekend. The main event of course is the International Frog Jump Finals on Sunday. Today is the Livestock Auction, which also brings large crowds. Here is the schedule for Saturday:

Rain or Shine
 
7:30 a.m. Frogtown Stampede Competitors Meeting
8:00 a.m. Frogtown Stampede —Arena National Anthem, 3 Man Cattle Penning, 2-Person Cattle Penning,
Cattle Sorting Cattle Stealing, Ranch Roping, Calf Branding
9:00a.m……… Frogtown Bull Pen for New Teams – Frog Jump Stage
PEEWEE Showmanship – Tower Pavilion
9:30a.m………. Frog Jump Entry Booth Open (Closes at 3:30 p.m.)10:00a.m…….. Buildings & Booths Open
Petting Zoo – Timber Town
Small Animal Round Robin—Barns
Daily Baked Goods Judging—Home Arts Building
 Be a Kid Again, Talent Show— Mark Twain Hall
  Fun Jump Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm) – Rosie the Ribiter’s Stage
Chef Ray Duey… Demo Kitchen in the Wine Pavilion (until 8 p.m)
Jump Start Challenge (until 11:00am) – Main Stage
Doctor Solar – Front Lawn
10:30a.m…….. Frog Spa open for tours—underneath the Main Stage
11:00a.m……..Captain Jack Spareribs Pirate Show- Timber Town
Kids & Junior Qualifying Frog Jumping (until 12:00pm) – Main Stage
Calaveras Cattlemen’s BBQ – Cattlemen’s Park
 12:00p.m……. California Carnival OPENS
California Highway Patrol Mounted Unit
Team Challenge Frog Jumping (until 3:00pm) – Main Stage
Arm Wrestling Competition- Mark Twain Hall
Farm Girl Chef— Demo Kitchen in the Wine Pavilion
Doctor Solar – Tom Sawyer Hall
Captain Jack Spareribs Pirate Show – Timber Town
Hillbilly Silly Science Show – Ranch House
Craft – Becky Thatcher Hall
1:00p.m……. On-site Flower Arranging Judging– Home Arts
 Large Animal Round Robin—Barns
1:30 p.m. Frog Break
2:00p.m…….Farm Girl Chef— Demo Kitchen in the Wine Pavilion
Captain Jack Spareribs Pirate Show– Timber Town
Doctor Solar – Lawn Area
Michelle Lambert-Ranch House Stage
3:00p.m………Open Frog Jumping (until 4:00pm) – Main Stage
Erin Enderlin – Ranch House Stage
4:00p.m……. Farm Girl Chef— Demo Kitchen in the Wine Pavilion
Captain Jack Spareribs Pirate Show – Timber Town
  Meet the Champion – Frog Spa
Grover Anderson- Ranch House
5:00p.m……
 Doctor Solar – Tom Sawyer Hall
Erin Enderlin – Ranch House
6:00p.m…….Captain Jack Spareribs Pirate Show– Timber Town
Dinner on the Porch – Frogeteria Deck (Ticketed Event)
Michelle Lambert…Ranch House Stage
Hillbilly Silly Science Show – Mark Twain Hall
6:30p.m. ……Grand Entry – Celebrating the American Hero
Salute to First Responders
Friends of the Fair $1000 Drawing—Arena
Cowgirl Tricks – Mark Twain Hall
7:30 p.m…….. CCPRA, Pro Rodeo – Produced by Rocking’ M Productions sponsored by the Higgins Ranch
8:00p.m….. Hillbilly Silly Science Show – Mark Twain Hall
9:00p.m……. Plan B—Ranch House
12:00p.m……Grounds Close
Every Day….
More ….
Mi-wuk Village
Old Engine Show
Something Ridiculous
Fables of the West
Sterling the Bubblesmith
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Totally Twisted Balloons

 

Here is the schedule for Sunday:

Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee Sunday Schedule

Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee Sunday Schedule

 

  • Calaveras Fair - Archive Photo
  • Idol winner (left) Colton Minehart with his mother (center)
  • Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
  • Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
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