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    Upland Lemon Festival

    3.1 (108 reviews)

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    Paul P.

    Parking was horrible and expensive finally squeezed in a place on a residential area. Nothing really unusual most vendors besides food vendors was not good. Lots of people for such a small place but everyone was cool. Music was also good would like to see more lemon stuff besides lemonade.

    June O.

    hadn't been here in years, but decided to go since there wasn't much else to do. I was surprised by how many people attended. There were numerous arts and crafts vendors, food booths, and places serving alcohol, giving visitors plenty to see, try, and enjoy. There were also several rides that looked like a lot of fun, along with multiple stages featuring a variety of live music throughout the festival. My main concern was the overcrowding in certain areas, especially around the rides. At one point, a man fell, and many people didn't even notice because the crowd was so dense. It seemed like some attractions could have been spread out more evenly into less congested areas to improve traffic flow and make the event more comfortable for everyone.

    06/08/25
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Sunday, 06/08/25 for the first time with my boyfriend. Parking can be tricky - you can either find one by luck for free or go somewhere to pay ($20). This 'festival' was okay - it just reminds me of the LA County Fair with same vendors we saw.

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    Peter H.

    My friend heard about the festival the day of and figured we didn't have much better to do on a Saturday evening. Traffic grew heavier the closer we neared downtown, and by sheer luck we found parking at the nearby post office. The festival was packed with people, though the streets were wide enough to maneuver around easily. Plenty of familiar fair foods like churros, funnel cakes, and corn dogs along with agua frescas and beer gardens. Carnival attractions such as fun houses, giant slides, and swing rides had families lining up and down the street. Most brick and mortar shops and restaurants along the route were also opened, even a dentist for some reason. A handful of vendors were really hawking unique interpretations of Labubus. On one end, there was a stage setup with a No Doubt cover band "No Duh", and then a few blocks down a DJ was playing the song "El Rey" that folks sang and danced along to. Overall, this was a fun local festival worth walking about with plenty of nightlife energy.

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    Elizabeth S.

    This is an annual festival. This time it is a huge event. Lots of amusement rides, booth of different kinds such as food, bbq, jewelry and more. I was amazed with 3 different bands performing live in different areas. Great family event. The only setback was parking. Sooooo difficult.

    Used in 2025 stage map. (Ref. 2023 layout)
    Sera F.

    Tombstone was fun. The chela's were exp $15 for 12 oz can and mix. $15, 20, and 30 dollar parking lots but lots of free parking if you don't mind walking .3 - 1 mile. Definitely felt safe with hired security and police close by and tons of barricades to protect pedestrians and vendors. No free lemon samples like culver city's. However, it was certainly similar to the LA County fair, enjoy!

    Joel J.

    It's the real deal. This place has exploded with vendors, music, and things to do since I was last here. The surge in popularity is evident. Fun enough times. Had to come early (at opening) before the masses showed up. Encourage you to do the same. Free public parking or else $20-$30 nearby Only downside was I was expecting to see more items "lemons". Still a great time though. Recommended

    I saw enough lemon merch and food/drink infused with lemon that the name is fitting. It was ULTRA convenient to arrive via Metrolink. The train station is directly in historic downtown Upland. Thus, I didn't have to deal with the nightmare of finding parking. I liked that the rides were off to the left and that the kiddie rides were separate from the regular rides and games. There were reinforcements so it felt safe to be in an open space. I like that the stores took effort to incorporate lemons in their displays. Out of the many festivals I visit in Southern California, I was surprised to see many liquor vendors: tequila, whiskey, vodka, and beer tastings/booths. There were also many permanent jewelry vendors. The stages were far enough from each other and there were dance performers at the end of the street. Only downside for me was the woman that kept inching her way to the left and completely blocked my view of the dancing (all seats were occupied at the time I arrived).

    The only drama I want is this ride and maybe the churro line.
    DoingJasonThings W.

    First time at the Upland Lemon Festival and I had a blast! The scenery was beautiful, the atmosphere was lively, and the crowd brought great energy. The rides were exciting, the food hit the spot, and even the ladies were outshining the lemonade. Only downside? The "no single riders" rule on some rides was kind of ridiculous, and overall it was a bit pricey. But HEY, when life gives you lemons... you head to the Lemon Festival

    Mandy M.

    Getting there was easy enough, parking not so much. The festival opened officially at 11AM, we were there at 12. We first checked the free parking lots close to downtown, they were full. There were some close but blocked off and you had to pay something like 20 bucks to park there?! I don't think so. So we ended up further away on another street. Admission was free, which is good if you have a bigger family, so you are not already broke by the time you go through the entrance. There were lots of rides, arts and crafts as well as food vendors, think .... Fries, ice cream, Teriyaki, cheese steak, BBQ, pupusas, tacos and more. BUT ... where were the lemons? It's the lemon festival and there was hardly anything lemon themed. I was expecting more like lemon pie, lemon cookies, lemon candies, even savory dishes incorporating lemons, some creative lemon drinks besides lemonade, more lemon themed decorations ... That was really disappointing. So instead of trying lots of lemon flavored items, we ended up with Philly cheesesteak ($20 bucks each?!) and two drinks from Rad Coffee. The coffee was good but the price for some of the food items was insane. Now, I don't expect it to be cheap at an event like this but what I saw, was wild. I think I saw another reviewer saying something about some single dishes of over 30 and 40 bucks. Say what?! Overall it was more of a county fair, than a lemon festival. Another thing that really needs improvement, are the maps provided on the website. They were too small, pixelated and not downloadable.

    Raymond G.

    I have lived here in the City of Upland for over 23 years now. Coming to this downtown Upland area during the Lemon Festival is what intrigued me to live in this area. It has definitely changed over the years. Many vendors here. It is a family pass down to come here as my younger daughter came here all three days this year. She took me here on Sunday, which was Father's Day!!! We had some frozen pink lemonade and mini cinnamon pretzel bites from the Wetzel's Pretzels food truck. I love walking around and looking at all the crafts and different things you can buy. We bought a Minnie Mouse hat for my 3 year old granddaughters upcoming birthday party! Next, we bought asada nachos from another food vendor. It was a good portion for $20, which my daughter and I shared. Steep cost, but really good. We definitely were full. The highlight of our going to this Festival was our friend Michelle played on one of the stages there. The band she is in is called the Skinny Ties. They played and sang a cool set of 80's songs, which brought me back some younger memories. My daughter and I had had a blast here as I was truly blessed this Father's Day Weekend! Can't wait to come back here next year!!!

    Angelina H.

    Event was free admission and free street parking. It was a fun day with a lot to do and see. A lot of choices of food vendors, albeit somewhat pricey. There's also a lot of entertainment for kids.

    Shanell C.

    Great fun for the family. Friends this festival was so nice. The layout was amazing. The booths and stands were so pretty. You could see that they were very proud small business owners. We wandered around for a few hours and loved the Old Town feel of Upland. The festival sits in a great little area. Plenty of parking and tons of fun shops to explore outside of the booths. We found ourselves wanting food, and this is my only complaint. A lot of the stands removed the prices from their menu. They had no prices posted which was so sketchy. Literally was told an icecream sandwich was 25.00. Hmmmm..nope. We ended up with dole whip, brownies, cookies, popcorn and a teriyaki bowl. Thanks to the booths that were honest with pricing. That practice brought down the whole feel of the festival. Food vendors should not Price Gauge. Be fare and people will buy your food. Other than dishonest food vendors, this was a nice event that we will definitely visit next year.

    Lots of food clothes and goods vendors! A few music bands throughout too

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    It was a fun experience. A little pricey ... but fun just to be outside and listen to music..

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    Very fun but the rides are sometimes terrifying but that the way I like rides recommend

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    So they moved the fair to May. So There were so many exhibits I didn't get to them all.This year…read morethe temperature was perfect on Memorial Day. As soon as I entered the fair, a photographer asked if I wanted a picture taken. I checked for pricing and the lowest package they had was $40. Needless to say I did not take the photo . I did run into some cute jewelry vendors, and a soap making vendor that is local,and supported their business. I also saw some interesting art and the artist was onsite to talk about it. Parking at the fair is always something. They do have a complimentary tram that will take you closer to your car. For a discount on tickets, I decided to go with Mattress Firm.The process to reserve discounted tickets was easy. Til next year.

    I'm so happy I got to make it in for the last day! Coming to the LA County Fair is always a…read morefavorite tradition for both my friends and me. It was really cool to see all the retro-themed exhibits this year, from the "Retro Row" magazine cover section to the toys, teenage bedroom decor, video stores, typewriters, TVs, and more!! There were so many great photo op spots :) It was also interesting to see how much technology has changed over time and how some items are either no longer used at all or are used very differently now lol. As always, we spent time walking around and checking out the different outdoor booths, and a few of my friends even ended up winning some raffles! I also enjoyed seeing all the decorated tables and was especially happy to find the one my friend had entered into the competition. The other art exhibits were fun to look at too, and it was interesting trying to interpret the different pieces haha. As for food, I got to try the Watermelon Candy Chamoy, which I really enjoyed and would definitely order again!! I also tried the Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon Bits. They were good, but more of a "try it once" kind of thing for me. Lastly, I got to try some Fried Frog Legs from a friend, and much to my surprise, I actually liked them and could see myself ordering them myself in the future. Overall, it was another fun and enjoyable day at the fair :)

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    5 years ago I had the pleasure to do a Yelp Elite Event with Murder Co. I am happy they were able…read moreto survive through the pandemic! My family and I decided to do an escape room before one of the kids goes off to college. I am glad we got to experience the Maneater! The experience was pretty different and had my heart rate going! This is a great place for a group of friends or family to test your skills under pressure. There was definitely some laughs, screams, blood juice and pain. Thanks Mr.G for this awesome experience, you really put thoughts and time into this! I don't know what others are complaining about... Everyone was in character the moment you arrive. They are a little rough, but you do sign a waiver. You should know what you signed up for! Bring a towel for after the game, you will need to clean up some mess! One thing my group failed at was to be organized and pay attention to small details! I'll come back again and would love to try Pure Evil!

    If I could give it one star I would. READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SCAMMED!!!!…read more My fiancé and I were planning on attending with 2 of our close friends for date night. My fiancé was visiting from Iowa and my friends and I live about 1.5hrs away. While driving I received a text 17 minutes before that the experience was canceled due to technical difficulties. Were we annoyed that we drove 1.5hrs for no reason and wasted valuable, precious time? Yes. However, I get it, things happen. In an email they sent me, they had asked if we'd like to reschedule or get a refund. I asked for a refund. I have emailed them on 4 different occasions. The day of, the 20th, 22nd, 25th, and the 27th asking for a refund and/or the next steps to get our money back. No response. The phone number on their website is disconnected so I couldn't get through to anyone. To spend $320 and not even get one single reply is ridiculous. I had to file a claim and take it up with the Better Business Bureau. Very tacky business. Will NOT be recommending this experience to anyone and I recommend you don't waste your time either. I should have known better than to expect much considering how many typos they had on their confirmation email.

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