In the fall of 1865, the young 'Mark Twain' spent time on Jackass Hill near Angels Camp. On one of his regular visits to the bar at the Angels Hotel, he overheard the tale that he later penned. The short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" became his first published work and made Mr. Twain a household name.

In 1928, the Angels Camp Boosters Club (which is still very active in promoting fun) organized a celebration in honor of the first paving of Main Street and chose to use Mark Twain's famous story as the focus for their event. The first Jumping Frog Jubilee drew over 15,000 people to Angels Camp. They came from all over the countryside on foot, in wagons, and on horseback.

Today, thousands of frog jump contestants from all over the world give this event unique international acclaim. Plan to attend the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee held annually the third week in May at "Frogtown".

Breathtaking rodeos, live concerts, exhilarating midway rides, country crafts, professional and amateur art and exhibits, lots of food, a beautiful setting, and much more make this a fun weekend for the entire family. For more information, take a look at the official frog jump site at www.frogtown.org