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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2008
Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee
Entertainment
Frogtown
- Angels Camp Mark Wills,
the multi-platinum selling
country star, performed live at the Calaveras County
Fair & Jumping Jubilee, May 17.
"When people come to my shows,
they're going to see a country boy having a lot of fun,"
says the chart-topping performer. "More than anything
else, I want to entertain people.My goal is to always make
my show something that leaves people feeling happy.
The band and I play
everyone's favorites from my past
albums
as well as songs from the new record 'Familiar
Stranger' being released in
2008."When
performing in concert, music doesn't always need to be
perfect and sterilized.It's that natural energy
and emotion during a show that an audience connects with
that makes live shows so exciting"
The award winning Mark Wills has
scored 8 top 10 hits and has made a name for himself as
the gifted interpreter of such tender sentiments as
"Wish You Were Here" and "Don't Laugh At Me." The
Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist of 1999
has staked his claim as one of country music's top male
performers by carving out a niche for himself by
creating his own moving renditions of such R&B love
songs as "Back At One" and "Almost Doesn't Count." His
hit-packed musical legacy includes his unforgettable
ballads "Places I've Never Been," "I Do (Cherish You)",
and "She's In Love."
It is not surprising with the
Fair's Mark Twain connection that we have chosen an
artist who was the voice of Huck Finn in the
star-studded animated feature film Tom Sawyer
and had two of his musical performances also appear on
the soundtrack.In the new millennium, his
career heated up again. His bopping, fun-loving single
"19 Somethin" and "I Fooled Around and Fell in Love"
are sure to please fans.
The Mark Wills
concert was on the Frogtown stage.
The concert was included
with admission to the Fair.
Kid Fiddlers
Frogtown- Angels Camp Kid Fiddlers
is the Jackson Family band from
Salt Lake City,
Utah.
The 5 children
range in age from 6 to 17. They have performed
across the
United States
and
Europe.
They just released their 3rd CD (which you can order
from this website)! Their popularity
among audiences of all ages is growing because of
their comedy and amazing talents - vocally,
instrumentally, and incredible clogging. Kid
Fiddlers will be appearing on the Huck Finn Stage at
the 2008 Jubilee.
Farmer Earl and Moo Mania
Farmer Earl is ag-cited to come to the Calaveras
County Fair! He strolls
the
midway daily and will be be performing on the Huck
Finn Lawn Stage. You are sure to see him when
you visit the fair!
Ventriloquist Rob Lemaster as Farmer Earl will show
you the funny side of farming with a cast of
characters that is outstanding in their field. Like
Myrtle an utterly ridiculous dairy cow, and Charlie
the Crazy chicken, Daryl the zany farm hand and
Milton
the talking Milk Carton. Everyone has a good time and
no one gets hurt - the Moo-Mania Comedy Show is
agriculturally correct!
2008 Junior Fair Board
2008 Calaveras County
Fair
and Jumping Frog Jubilee
Presenting Sponsors Jackson Rancheria
Casino, Hotel and
ConferenceCenter Mark Twain Saint Joseph's Hospital Toyota Motor Company
Wenbourne Construction
Diamond
Sponsors Clarke
Broadcasting
Gold Sponsors
AngelsCampVeterinarianHospital
Angels Murphys Rotary Club
Angels Sheet Metal - Distinctive
Metals
Big Bear Drywall
Black Oak Casino
Coors, Miller
Genuine Draft and
Sierra Nevada
Brewing Company
albums
as well as songs from the new record '
the
midway daily and will be be performing on the Huck
Finn Lawn Stage. You are sure to see him when
you visit the fair!
