The Story Behind the Stand
It started with a backyard table, a bag of lemons, and a kid who wouldn't take no for an answer.
How It All Started
It's Lemon Time! was born in the summer of 2019 in a Fresno backyard. Our founder, Maya Reyes, was 11 years old when she set up her first lemonade stand at the end of the driveway — hand-painted sign, a pitcher of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and a jar for coins.
By the end of that first weekend, she'd sold out twice and had three neighbors asking if she could come to their block party. Her parents helped her buy a real stand, and It's Lemon Time! was officially in business.
Today, Maya and her family bring the stand to birthday parties, school carnivals, farmers markets, and corporate events all across Fresno. Every cup is still made the same way — fresh lemons, real fruit, and a whole lot of love.
Our Mission
"To bring people together over something simple, delicious, and made with care — one fresh-squeezed cup at a time."
Always Fresh
We squeeze every lemon by hand, every single event. No concentrates, no shortcuts.
Community First
Fresno is our home. We love supporting local events and making our neighborhood a little sweeter.
Kid-Powered
This business was built by a kid, and we never forget that. We keep it fun, joyful, and full of energy.
Meet the Family
Maya Reyes
Founder & Chief Lemon Officer
Maya started It's Lemon Time! at age 11 and hasn't stopped squeezing since. She handles flavor development, event setup, and making sure every cup is perfect.
Rosa Reyes
Operations & Bookings
Maya's mom keeps everything running smoothly — from booking events to making sure the stand is stocked and ready to go. She's the backbone of the operation.
Carlos Reyes
Setup & Logistics
Maya's dad handles the heavy lifting — loading the van, setting up the stand, and making sure everything looks amazing before the first cup is poured.
Want Us at Your Next Event?
We'd love to bring the lemonade stand to you. Fill out our booking form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.