Local authorities are readying for roughly 100,000 visitors to Clinton this weekend for the annual Apple n' Pork Festival.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers says it's all hands on deck for his staff and by the time Saturday morning rolls around, they are on standby for any issues that may arise. He notes over the years they haven't seen any major issues.

Chief Lowers reminds attendees pets are not allowed on the Homestead grounds. He says pet owners will be reminded of this if they choose to bring their pets along this weekend.

The nation has seen large events like this become the targets to unfortunate events and Chief Lowers says making sure this event is safe has always been on their radar.

Chief Lowers is the frontman in the count of visitors to Clinton with his methods being a long, well-kept secret. Last year, estimates were 105,000 people to the Apple n' Pork festival. 

The festival is this Saturday and Sunday in Clinton.