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Dousman Derby Days
This year (2026) marks the 71st annual Dousman Derby Days in Dousman, Wisconsin. It is a great community event that has benefitted many service organizations in and around Dousman over the past 70+ years. The Dousman Community Club plans to continue that partnership and funnel our proceeds back into our community. It takes many volunteers and tens of thousands of dollars to put on such an event. It also takes great partnerships, with local organizations, to make this event a success and see it grow. The organizers hope that you can join in making Dousman Derby Days a success! Want to see Dousman Derby Days continue into the future? Volunteer at the event 🙂
Dousman Derby Days will be held at Cory Park in Dousman, WI July 24th, 25th, and 26th.
The Wisconsin State Frog Jump Championship will be held at Cory Park in Dousman, WI during Dousman Derby Days on July 26th and 27th. Registration from 12:30-3:30pm both Saturday and Sunday with jumping starting at 1pm. Additional information can be found on the website or Facebook.
2026 Dousman Derby Days details:
The fun weekend will include:
Parade | Music | Some Carnival Rides | Soft Ball Tournament | Rock Wall | Inflatables | Bumper Cars | Live Music
Dousman Derby Days will have $5 day wristbands for the INFLATABLES!!
No pre-sales, all wristband purchases made during the event at designated spots. Carnival and inflatables will be separate!
UPDATE: THERE WILL BE “SOME” Carnival Rides at the event!
And of course……… the Famous Wisconsin State Frog Jump! Might by the last year, so come out and jump!
Young and old try coaxing their frog into jumping the longest distance. An event for all ages.
Saturday and Sunday
Last Call 15 minutes after Registration closes
Last Call 15 minutes after Registration closes
Entry fee is $1.00 per frog.
An additional $1.00 fee per rental frog.
Each contestant is allowed to enter 2 frogs each day of the contest.
An additional $1.00 fee per rental frog.
Each contestant is allowed to enter 2 frogs each day of the contest.
The Wisconsin State Frog Jump is family fun event and was started back in 1956 by Earl Gramiling and Jane Abbott as a fundraiser to rebuild the community hall on Main Street that had been destroyed by a fire. Along with Bob Jefferies, and most recently Molly Courtney, they kept the tradition alive. If it had not been for these folks, we would not be here jumping frogs. The frog jump has become a cherished Dousman tradition and is based on the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee, in Calaveras County, California.
The Wisconsin State Frog Jump Record still stands at 19 feet 3.5 inches set in 1974 by Eric Carlson of Delavan and his frog Sam. The current World Record was set in 1986 by Rosie the Ribeter at 21 feet 5 and ¾ inches at the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee.
Friday
- 5PM: Beer and Food Tent Opens
- 5-7PM: Glacier Rock Petting Farm
- 5-7PM: Children’s Area: FREE Kid’s Activity
- 5-8PM: Children’s Area: Kid’s Inflatables
- 5:30-7PM Children’s Area: Foam Party
- 8-11:30PM: Live Music by Mt. Olive
Saturday
- Noon: Beer and Food Tent Opens
- Noon-7PM: Glacier Rock Petting Farm
- Noon-5PM: Children’s Area: FREE Kid’s Activity
- 12:30PM: Cornhole Tournament by Dousman/Ottawa Lions Club
- 12:30-3:30PM: Registration for Wisconsin State Frog Jump (1:00PM Jumping Starts)
- 1-7PM: Children’s Area: Kid’s Inflatables
- 1-4:30PM: Live Music by Crossfire
- 2-4PM: Children’s Area: Balloon Twisters & Glitter Tattoos
- 2-4PM: Children’s Area: Characters
- 4-7PM: Children’s Area: Rock Wall & Bumper Cars
- 5-6PM: Children’s Area: Kid’s Magician
- 5-7PM: Jukebox Bingo
- 8:00-11:30PM: Live Music by Smart Mouth
Sunday
- 11AM: GIGANTIC PARADE on Main St and Ottawa Ave
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- The famous GIGANTIC PARADE has been a family favorite from the very beginning of Dousman Derby Days. It is said to be the best in the area, great entertainment and perfect length. There are ample spots along the parade route to sit and see all the attractions and parking at Cory Park makes it easy.The average cost for the parade alone is $10,000 per year. The Parade Committee raises money all year with chicken barbeques and meat raffles, but a large portion of the funds required to put on this event come from donations from individuals and businesses, like you. Remember, no donation is too small!
- Parade starts at the corner of Main Street and Wilson Ave and travels through downtown, pass Cory Park and turns east on Ottawa Ave and ends at Wolf Drive.
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- Immediately After Parade: WI Badger Band
- Noon: Beer and Food Tent Opens
- Noon-Gone: Derby Days Parade Chicken BBQ
- Noon-5PM: Glacier Rock Petting Farm
- 12:30-3:30PM: Registration for Wisconsin State Frog Jump (1:00PM Jumping Starts)
- 12:30-4:30 Children’s Area: Kid’s Inflatables
- 1-3PM: Children’s Area: FREE Kid’s Activity
- 1-3PM: Children’s Area: Balloon Twisters & Glitter Tattoos
- 1-5PM: Live Music by Tim Castle
- 1:30-3:30PM: Children’s Area: Characters
- 1:30-4:30PM: Children’s Area: Rock Wall & Bumper Cars
Full Schedule can be found here as it is updated often.
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