Join Us For The Annual
Upland Lemon
Festival
Three days of live music, carnival rides, Lemon Idol, food, vendors, and family fun.
What to Expect
A Whole Weekend of Fun
Live Music
5 stages, 50+ performances all weekend long
Carnival Rides
Pre-sale wristbands save big on unlimited rides
Lemon Idol
Solo vocal competition presented by Ovation
Food & Vendors
200+ vendors, food trucks, crafts and community
VIP Lounge
Shaded seating, AC restrooms, premium bar
Upgrade Your Day
Lemon Fest VIP
Elevated Oasis
Skip the lines. Skip the crowds. Skip the porta-potties. Our VIP Get Away is a shaded, intimate lounge with a premium bar steps from the main stage — designed for guests who want to enjoy the festival in comfort.
- Premium VIP Bar — curated drinks with little to no wait, one complimentary drink ticket per entry
- Shaded seating & tables steps from the main stage
- Flushable AC restrooms — no porta-potties
- Complimentary snacks and exclusive tasting experiences from brand partners
- Capped & intimate — we limit access to keep it relaxed
Located adjacent to the main stage at 60 E 9th St, Upland, CA 91786. Each guest entering VIP requires a VIP ticket regardless of age. No outside beverages.
The 2026 Lineup
Three Days of Tribute Bands
Nine tribute acts headline five stages across the weekend — plus dozens of featured artists, dance troupes, karaoke and street performers.
Flashback Heart Attack
80s Tribute
Journey USA
The Ultimate Journey Tribute
Uptown Funk
Tribute to Bruno Mars
So Petty
A Tom Petty Tribute
Just A Girl
A No Doubt Tribute
Chris Rose & The Traveling Band
Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dressed to Kill
Classic KISS Tribute
Lemon Idol Finals
Presented by Ovation
Stevie Nicks Illusion
Stevie Nicks Tribute
Featured Entertainment
Toxic Hunger · The Project · Your Guilty Pleasure · Mohave Beach Band · Pump 5 · Moon Colony · Midnight Curfew · Artificially Hip · Blue Hwy · Viper & The Deckhand · Von Sutton · DJ Kermie · IIUVXO · 4 The People · Mykele Hill · The Angry Babies · XNK · Harry's Truck · Blue Dune · T3rrible Humans · Iris · Roamin Gypsies · Planet Caravan · Checkered Daydreams · Deaf Butterfly · Tribal Beats Belly Dance · Shorline Kings · Pretty Okay · On Stage Karaoke and much more
Plan Your Visit
Weekend Schedule
Four stages, three days, 75+ performances. Browse by stage to plan your weekend.
Citrus Grove Stage
- 5:00 PMToxic Hunger
- 6:30 PMThe Project
- 8:30 PMFlashback Heart Attack
- 12:15 PMYour Guilty Pleasure
- 1:45 PMMohave Beach Band
- 3:15 PMPump 5
- 4:45 PMMoon Colony
- 6:30 PMSo PettyA Tom Petty Tribute
- 8:30 PMJourney USAThe Ultimate Journey Tribute
- 12:15 PMOvation School for the Performing Arts
- 1:45 PMMidnight Curfew
- 3:00 PMArtificially Hip
- 6:00 PMBlue HWY
- 8:00 PMUptown FunkTribute to Bruno Mars
LemonSeed Saloon
- 5:00 PMViper & The Deckhand
- 6:30 PMVon Sutton
- 8:30 PMOn Stage Karaoke
- 1:00 PMRSVP
- 2:30 PMDJ Kermie
- 4:00 PM4 The People
- 5:00 PMDJ Kermie
- 7:00 PMJust A GirlA No Doubt Tribute
- 8:30 PMOn Stage Karaoke
- 1:00 PMBilly Proulx and the Crew
- 2:00 PMDJ Kermie
- 4:00 PMMykele Hill
- 5:00 PMDJ Kermie
- 6:30 PMChris Rose & The Traveling BandTribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
- 8:00 PMOn Stage Karaoke
Historic Upland Gazebo
- 6:15 PMFNX
- 8:30 PMPlanet Caravan
- 5:45 PMLemon IdolPresented by Ovation
- 7:15 PMDressed to KillClassic KISS Tribute
- 4:30 PMThe Angry Babies
- 6:30 PMStevie Nicks Illusion
Lemon Tree Stage
- 5:00 PMIIUVXO
- 6:30 PMKP
- 8:00 PMTBA
- 9:30 PMBlue Dune
- 12:15 PMTBA
- 1:45 PMXNK
- 3:30 PMHarry’s Truck
- 5:00 PMDeaf Butterfly
- 6:30 PMT3rrible Humans
- 8:00 PMCapital Feelings
- 9:30 PMCheckered Daydreams
- 12:15 PMTribal Beats Belly Dance
- 1:15 PMRoamin Gypsies
- 2:45 PMShoreline Kings
- 4:00 PMPretty Okay
- 5:30 PMIRIS
- 7:00 PMTBA
- 8:30 PMThe BadLuck Band
All times subject to change. Final schedule confirmed closer to event weekend.
Beyond the Music
Things to Do All Weekend
Music is the headliner, but there’s a whole weekend of family-friendly attractions, games and experiences across the festival grounds.
Carnival Rides
A full midway with thrill rides, family rides and games. Pre-sale wristbands save big on unlimited rides — see banner below.
On-Stage Karaoke
Take the mic on a real festival stage. All ages welcome — sign-ups on-site.
Non-Profit Row
Meet the Upland-area non-profits making a difference in the community. Volunteer, donate, or just say hi.
Crafters Corner
Browse handmade goods from local artisans — jewelry, art, home decor, and one-of-a-kind festival finds.
Street Performers
Roving entertainers, stilt walkers, jugglers and surprises around every corner.
Food & Drink
200+ vendors and food trucks serving everything from festival classics to local specialties.
Kids Zone
Family-friendly activities just for the little ones, with safe play areas and entertainment.
FAQs
The 2026 Upland Lemon Festival runs June 5 – 7, 2026. The festival hours are as follows:
- June 5th – 4 pm – 11 pm
- June 6th – Noon – 11 pm
- June 7th – Noon – 11 pm
The Upland lemon Festival will take place in Historic Downtown Upland.
It’s free to get in (but be sure to bring money for food, beverage, and vendor items)!
Our set times will be released soon. Check back for updates.
This event is for all ages. Alcoholic beverages are for 21+
Be sure to wear some comfy shoes to walk the festival area and, with the event being outdoors, prepare properly (sunscreen, dress in layers, etc.).
In addition to live entertainment, there will be the annual Lemon Idol vocal contest, food competitions, craft vendors, community organizations, carnival rides and more.
In order to provide the best experience to those attending, we ask that there be:
- No Gang Attire
- No Weapons
- No Drones
- No Outside Alcohol
- No Skateboards
- Please Walk Your Bicycle
The Upland Lemon Festival is open to service animals only.
Join the Festival
Get Involved
From sponsors to street performers, the Upland Lemon Festival is built by the community. Find your way in below.
★ Priority
Sponsors
Put your brand in front of thousands of Inland Empire families all weekend. Multiple sponsorship tiers available with stage, VIP, and carnival placement.
Apply Now
Vendors
Feed, delight, and sell to a weekend of festival-goers. Food trucks, packaged goods, crafters, and artisans welcome. Apply through EventHub.
Calling All
Performers
Musicians, dancers, street performers, and specialty acts — if you have a talent to share, we want to hear from you. Multiple stages and time slots available.
Community
Volunteers
Help make the festival happen. Shifts are flexible across the weekend, and every volunteer gets a festival shirt and meal vouchers. Great for teams and student service hours.