The Lemon Festival has been an important part of Upland tradition since 1997. What originally started as a simple way of celebrating the city’s citrus industry origins has grown into a town-wide affair including the annual Lemon Idol vocal contest, food competitions, craft vendors, community organizations, carnival rides and more. Be sure to folow us on Facebook for news, updates, photos and more!
See below for more information on how to participate as a vendor, sponsor, performer and more...
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In 2023, we will welcomed more than 175 vendors for the Festival, including an amazing roster of vendors, food trucks, and so much more!
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You may not bring in any of the following:
Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of law enforcement or security officials.
* "Therapy" or "Emotional Support" animals do not meet the definition of a Service Animals and are NOT permitted
The overall Festival is open:
FRIDAY 3pm – 11pm
SATURDAY 11am – 11pm
SUNDAY 11am – 11pm
Carnival rides stay open until Midnight daily.
Alcohol sales end at 10pm daily.
Admission to the Festival is free.
All live music performances are free.
Carnival Rides require the purchase of tickets.
Food & Beverage prices are set by the individual vendors.
More information on advance carnival ticket purchase and the list of vendors will be released closer to the event date.
Pets are not allowed, except for Service Animals.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: "Therapy" and/or "Emotional Support" animals do not meet the definition of a Service Animal and are NOT permitted
YES! We encourage you to photograph and film your experience and share it to friends and family, and to social media!
All photography and filming must be for personal use only. Commercial broadcast of the live music performances is not permitted.
We have over 50 F&B vendors with everything from pizza to hot dogs to BBQ to cultural/ethnic specialties to beer and cocktails (21+) and of course, lots of LEMON SPECIALTIES AND LEMONADE!
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Yes, we have alcohol service at several bars inside the Festival. 21+ attendees must show ID, and they are permitted to walk around the Festival zone with their drinks. No alcohol is permitted outside the Festival zone.
Please drink responsibly, and don't drink and drive!
Yes there are portable restrooms set up throughout the downtown area for attendees