Governor's Frog Jump & International Egg Strike
Springfield, SC · Quirky
- When
- April 2–3, 2027
- Where
- Downtown Springfield · Springfield · SC
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Springfield, a town of about 500 people, has held a frog jumping contest and egg throwing competition on the first weekend of April for six decades. The weekend also includes a parade, carnival rides and a car show. It began as a local fundraiser and has become one of the Midlands' longest running small town festivals.
The history within reach
Springfield, a town of about 500 people, has held a frog jumping contest and egg throwing competition on the first weekend of April for six decades.
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