In Focus: Frogs Off to the Races at Toledo Cheese Days
Silas Wheeler spooks his frog into flight at the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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A sign outside the gate lays out the gist of the fun at Ted Hippi Field on July 7 pretty well.
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A competitor soars through the air during frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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Charlie Davis, 4, gets his frog before lining up to compete at the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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Contestants wait their turn and examine their charges before their heat at the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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Frogs chill out in a holding tank before their big moment at the Toledo Cheese Days' Frog Jumping Contest, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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A frog goes flying during the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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A hopper hides in the grass at the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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Sophia Abbarno urges her frog along during the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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A pair of frogs are handed over for to compete in the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.
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Toledo Cheese Days has everything most community festivals have: a parade, dignitaries, a car show, food, entertainment and more.
It has one thing the others don't — Frog Races.
This tradition began in 1981. This year's races were held Friday.
Read about the origins and rules of Toledo Cheese Days Frog Races in this 2016 story from The Chronicle's archives: https://www.chronline.com/stories/toledo-frog-jumping-remains-a-family-tradition-after-35-years,47856
