Lemon Festival well attended

The Upland Lemon Festival this weekend had record breaking attendance, according to the city's redevelopment director.

Although the attendence and profits have yet to be calculated, Jeff Zwack said vendors ran out of food on Friday, the first night of the festival.

We had a great crowd, the weather was fantastic," he said. "I think all in all we're very plaesed about the attendence and how well everything went and how much fun people had."

The city did a lot of advertising for the event this year, Zwack said.

They advertised with the Daily Bulletin, on the radio, direct mail pieces and banners.

"So people were very aware of it," he said.

The Lemon Idol contest and the children's grove were draws as well.

The city held a pre-sale of carnival ride tickets at a discout price.

"We sold up through Thursday, which was sold out," he said.

The Festival was held Friday through Sunday in downtown Upland.