The Upland Lemon Festival returns April 25- 27 in downtown Upland as a celebration of the city’s citrus history with lemon pie-eating contests, games, carnival rides and entertainment, including Lemon Idol and tribute bands.

Admission is free and parking is available throughout downtown.

In addition to the food and entertainment, highlights include a crate label exhibit and a butterfly house for children, complete with insect crafts and balloon artists.

Sponsors of the festival include Welk Resorts, Ar rowhead 100% Mountain Spring Water, SoCalGas and Energy Upgrade California.

The Upland Lemon Festival is produced by The Learning Centers at Fairplex, the community focused, nonprofit, philanthropic arm of Fairplex.

Pre-sale discount carnival tickets can be purchased at participating 7-Eleven stores in Upland or online at www.upland lemonfestival.com.