Three events in downtown Saturday

The new certified Farmer's Market, called "Saturday Mornings at the Metro," will kick off it's inaugural event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of A Street and 3^rd Avenue, across from the Metrolink station.

The market will have more than a dozen vendors selling a variety of organic and non-organic fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, eggs, cheese, fish, baked goods, dried herbs and freshly cut flowers.

"The Market is being established for the benefit of the community and will provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to buy fresh food items at prices normally lower than retail, while experiencing the charm of Downtown Upland," said Jeff Zwack, the city's redevelopment director. "Surrounding merchants will realize an economic benefit from the increased pedestrian traffic created by this event."

Attendees will receive a complimentary reusable bag while supplies last.

A second event brand new to downtown, Artists on A Street, will showcase artwork from local artists from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on A Street.

The day will end on a spooky note with the annual Scary-A-Faire from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be pumpkin carving and costume contests.

Participants in the pumpkin carving contest must bring their pumpkin already carved.

Judging for the costume judging contest will end at 7:10 p.m. The winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. The categories include: prettiest, scariest, funniest and most creative.

Awards will be given for best game booths and most creative game booths.

Downtown will be blocked off for trick-or-treaters. 

Parking is free.