Photos by Jay Lawson
The Central Adirondack Association hosted its 40th Annual Father’s Day Frog Jumping Contest on Sunday, June 16 at the Town of Webb tennis courts.
Frank Brown of Frankfort won first place in the heaviest frog category with an 11.5-ounce frog. Caitlin Mazzotta of Utica came in second with her six-ounce frog, and Evelyn Buckley of Vernon took home third place with a four-and-a-half ouncer.
Cedric Barkauskas of Thendara was awarded first place in the lightest frog category with a frog weighing in at .1 ounce. Second and third place respectively went to Shaye Helfert and Hannah Briggs of Oriskany with their frogs weighing in at .2 and .3 ounces, respectively.
With a jump totaling 70 inches, first place in the longest jump category went to Owen Buckley of Vernon, followed by Chase Greene of Old Forge in second place with a frog jump of 64 inches. In third place was Calvin Barkauskas of Thendara whose frog jumped 60 inches.
Cora Hinsdill of Boonville took home first place for fastest frog with Chase Greene coming in second. Third place was awarded to Jeremiah House of Boonville.
Mike Farmer and winner of the Ugliest Tie, Ed House of Boonville
The business frog winner, whose name will be engraved on the traveling trophy, was Enchanted Forest Water Safari was the winner in the business category for having the fastest frog in the contest. Its name will be engraved on the prize traveling trophy.
An ugly tie contest traditionally runs in tandem with the event and this year’s winner was Ed House of Boonville.
Mike Farmer and Laurie Barkauskas (right)
The Central Adirondack Association would like to thank all the children, fathers and frogs that helped celebrate the 40th anniversary of the event.
They offered a special thanks to Master of Ceremonies Bill Allen, and to honorees, the Gaffney family, who had three generations participating in the event.
