Upland day at the L.A. County Fair is Sept. 8

Upland residents can enter the L.A. County Fair for free during "Upland Day," from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 8.

Residents are to bring one new or gently used book to get in for free.

A portion of the books will go back to an organization within the city.

Entertainment on the community stage will feature local Upland bands.

The Upland Community Parade will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a celebration for Upland's Community Heroes at 5:30 p.m. on the Building 4 stage.

This year's heroes are Cara Nicole Ablett, Max Williams and Linda R. Bracey.