The Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee
May 16 to 20, 2007
Today, few events illustrate the gold rush era, as well as the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee. Every May the entire community celebrates its history and its future. The tradition of county residents showing off their best still holds true today.
The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee has grown to an event with more than 35,000 attendees. It is estimated that the Calaveras County Fair generates approximately 25.5 million dollars in revenues through hotels, restaurants, retail, payroll and other related revenues.
Each year more than 2000 frogs participate. The top 50 frogs qualify for the International Frog Jump Grand Finals, which are held on Sunday of the Jubilee at 4:00 pm. The current world’s record was set in 1986 by “Rosie the Ribeter.” Rosie jumped 21’ 53/4”.

The Jumping Frog Jubilee is held the 3rd weekend of every May. The Jubilee starts with a children’s parade in downtown Angels Camp and ends with a Destruction Derby on Sunday evening. The Calaveras County Fair has a unique history and a bright future. Hop on over to Calaveras County and join us! For more information please call 209-736-2516.

Calaveras Passport Weekend
June 22 to 24, 2007

The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance presents the 11th annual Passport “Wine” Weekend, June 22-24, 2007. This fun and exciting event boasts new dates, new passport options, new specialty hors d’oeuvres and a first time summer solstice Luau!

In addition the the 3-day passport, a Sunday only passport will be offered to allow one day visitors the opportunity to join the wine tasting festivities. The cost for the 3-day passport will remain the same as last year, $60.00, and the Sunday only passport will be available for $40.00.

Winery Hors D’oeuvre menus will be included with passports to give wine enthusiasts a preview of the fabulous food that will be served and paired with Calaveras award winning wines.

In conjunction, CWA will host their 1st annual “Summer Solstice” Luau on Saturday evening the 23rd, at Murphys Creek Park from 5 to 8 PM, and the event will be open to the public! Local winemakers will be on hand to visit with guests and share their passion and art of winemaking. Passport holders will also receive a discount to this exciting new event!

Stay tuned for information on Friday’s Passport Weekend kick-off!