“Upland Lemon Festival in the Inland Empire returns from June 14th through the 16th. This annual community-driven event celebrates Upland’s citrus heritage while showcasing local businesses, varietal food vendors, live musical entertainment, a carnival and lots more. The Festival first debuted in 1997 and is set to be bigger and better this time around. This FREE family-friendly event annually attracts more than 100,000 attendees from around the Inland Empire and all of Southern California.”
“We are excited to expand the 2024 Upland Lemon Festival. Expect more stages with headline musical acts and bigger and better carnival attractions. Another year of family-friendly fun at this beloved community tradition.” - Steve Clayton of Soundskilz, the production agency who organizes the annual festival on behalf of the City of Upland.
“The festival boasts live musical entertainment across 5 stage areas featuring various popular cover-band acts and national headliners such as Eve-6 and Tyler Rich. The long-standing vocal competition Lemon Idol, will take place throughout the weekend, during which contestants of all ages perform for attendees and a panel of judges, competing for cash prizes and Lemon Festival glory. Also not to be missed is the newly expanded (due to popular demand) Country-zone, highlighting country bands, themed-vendors, line dancing and more.”
“Attendees can partake in carnival rides and games throughout the weekend (with more attractions and a full-size roller coaster onsite this year), visit any of seven (7) full bars for 21+ refreshments and sip fresh-squeezed lemonade and sample lemon-themed food offerings in the sunshine. Guests can also visit over 150 booths featuring specialty craft vendors, retail goods and local nonprofit organizations, and enjoy 50+ food vendors offering all sorts of satisfying fare including (but certainly not limited to) lemon-centric sweets.”
Producer Steve Clayton and food and beverage coordinator Sarah Madriz join us to squeeze out the details of all that is the Upland Lemon Festival.