the Calaveras County Bullfrog

From World Famous Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee:

“Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee – Overview

One of the longest running fairs in California, this four day event draws participants from towns not only all around the country, but also all around the world. Located in the beautiful rolling foothills of California’s Gold Country just outside the quaint Gold Rush town of Angels Camp, the international The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is disguised as a small town fair harkening back to a simpler era. But don’t let appearances fool ya. The Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee blends good ol’ fashioned fun with a hearty dollop of world literary history. 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.”

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From Behind Mark Twain’s “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”:

“Did you know Mark Twain found his voice not in the South, but right here in Angels Camp, Calaveras County, California? Ready to become a part of the living legend? Read this three part series on The Celebrated Jumping Frog by Mark Twain to explore the little known tale of how Mark Twain, the brilliant American humorist and storyteller, found his voice not in the South, but right here in Angels Camp, CA, with his first successful work of fiction, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and how you can become a part of the next chapter of Mark Twain’s adventurous legacy today.”

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From Frog Jump Welfare Policy:

Policy Statement

The Board of Directors of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee®, is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to frogs, and advocates the safe and proper handling of frogs used in public events.

General Policy

It is the intention of the Board of Directors to ensure the safe and proper handling of all frogs involved in the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee and related events and activities.

This policy shall also apply to Frog Jump Contests officially sanctioned by the fair, regardless of where they are held, as well as Special Frog Jumps and promotional activities held in conjunction with the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee.

This policy shall apply to the following categories of frogs: 

• Those frogs obtained by the association and under the control and supervision of the association
• Those frogs obtained by others and brought to the Calaveras Fairgrounds for the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee or related events and activities
• Those frogs used in any jump sanctioned by the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping frog Jubilee.

It is the intention of the Board of Directors to ensure the safe and proper handling of all live frogs involved in the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee and related events and activities.

More at: Frog Jump Welfare Policy