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Leap Frog: Valley City Hosts Annual Frog Jump Event
One of Northeast Ohio's quirkier events showcased hundreds of leaping frogs this past weekend. Photos by Matthew Chasney
by Cleveland Magazine Staff | Jul. 24, 2023 | 2:41 PM
Matthew Chasney
Valley City's frogs had hops this past Sunday, when they competed in the town's annual Frog Jump event.
Since 1962, the small Northeast Ohio town has hosted the fest — initially finding inspiration from the Mark Twain tale "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," according to the Valley City Frog Jump website.
The tradition has continued ever since — and grown in popularity, drawing thousands of visitors in every summer.
Check out photos of the 2023 Frog Jump below:
Aliyah Duplaga waits her turn to jump Goliath at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
Ribs are served on the Midway at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
Blake Pracko at the face painting booth at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jumping Festival.
The officiating booth at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
Seville Mayor Carol Carter enjoys a laugh after judging the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
Sullivan Ratcliff at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
A competitor fails to escape its container at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
Barrett (L) and Cedric Kocksis (R) prepare their frogs at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
'Name That Song' contest at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump.
Shelly Sabol sipping lemonade at the 2023 Valley City Frog Jump Festival.
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