Held the 3rd weekend in May each year (Thursday through Sunday) the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee commemorates the story that launched Mark Twain’s career, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. These days, the Jubilee kicks off with a children’s parade in historic downtown Angels Camp, ...
The story, first published in book format in 1867 , later became known as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. This tale from the Gold Rush launched Twain’s career not only across America, but all around the world, putting Mark Twain and little old Angels Camp and Calaveras County on the international map.
The Frog Jumping Competition takes place in two side-by-side locations at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds (which is also known as Frogtown) in Angels Camp, CA, The Main Stage is where the competition takes place, and the smaller Lily Pad stage is great for anyone wanting to jump a frog without the pressure of competition.