The world-renowned Calaveras County Fair
& Jumping Frog Jubilee has a rich heritage dating back to
the 1800's. In the early Gold Mining Days, the
Mother Lode Country was very prosperous. It
attracted many industrious individuals looking for
adventure. One such individual was Samuel Clemens
who regularly made the trip from San Francisco to a
small mountain cabin near Angels Camp. It was
during one of Mr. Clemens' trips that he heard a tale
that inspired his first published work, "The Celebrated
Jumping Frog of Calaveras County". The story
records the antics of a character named Jim Smiley and
his frog Dan'l Webster. Mr. Clemens first
published this story in 1865 and used his pen name,
"Mark Twain", and so the legend began. Today the
adventure continues, we still jump frogs as part of the
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, which is
held annually the 3rd weekend in May.
This "Old-Fashion County Fair" features exhibits,
entertainment, rodeo, horse events, livestock exhibits
and the best little carnival in the west. Everyone
is your neighbor and you are hosted by the friendliest
people on earth.
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