Calaveras County Homecoming hops on after two-year break
After two years, the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is back in a whole new way. Author: Meagan McPhillips Updated: 12:19 PM PDT May 13, 2021
CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif.
Editor s note: The photo and video above is from the 2018 Jumping Frog Jubilee for Bartell s Backroads.
After two years, the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee is back with a whole new look.
For its big return, the homecoming event s theme is Back in the Saddle Again and begins Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, May 16.
Although this homecoming event is different than the traditional county fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, it will feature some of its classic events like the marketplace, local horse events, the Miss Calaveras Scholarship Pageant, Saddle Queen competition, and kiddie carnival.
Laurie Giannini
Angels Camp, CA A reimagined popular community event is coming up in Calaveras County next week, and it will be previewed on Mother Lode Views.
The third weekend in May is typically the “Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee.” Because the state had not put out guidance for fairs in the months ahead of this year’s event, the organizers made changes to this year’s celebration and are calling it the “Calaveras County Homecoming.” It will have many of the similar elements of past annual fairs, like the frog jump, Miss Calaveras Pageant, vendors and all of the fair food. However, there will be new health protocols and other related efforts to keep visitors safe.
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee 2017 Wine Pavilion
There are some virtual events and fundraisers planned this weekend.
The Angels and Murphys Rotary is hosting a Meals on Wheels Fundraiser. The funds will help the Meals on Wheels program support feeding 68 local seniors. Due to the lack of in-person fundraising and the local need of seniors doubling since COVID, they are hoping for donations of $219 to feed one senior for one whole year, any amount of donation is appreciated. For details view the event listing here. There is also a fundraiser in the community section of our classifieds for Operation: Josh’s Smile. Josh is a local artist and musician who grew up in Sonora and dedicates much of his energy to helping others. Community, garage sale and mercha
Bob Trinchero
Angels Camp, CA – A staple of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, Director Bob Trinchero has passed.
Trinchero died on Tuesday. He was 80 years old and had been in declining health for several years, according to CEO Fair Manager Laurie Giannini. Trinchero held the position of Fair Director for 22 years. Over those years, he was instrumental in forming the “Friends of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee” in 2008. It is a not-for-profit organization that works hand in hand with the Board of Directors. In 2011, he led the board in a reorganization that resulted in a financial and community revitalization, recounted Gianinni.