Even though it's the beginning of August, the DeWitt County Museum is in the middle of getting ready for the 44th Apple 'n' Pork Festival.

Resident Manager of the DeWitt County Museum Larry Buss says after the museum's July meeting, the museum starts preparing for the festival. He adds the museum spends this time figuring out what groups are participating and vendors that will be coming.

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Apple 'n' Pork has been having record setting attendance the past few years. Buss feels to keep up with the large crowds, there needs to be a large volunteer base. He says the volunteers are highly appreciated and help make Apple 'n' Pork the festival it is.

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The Museum is looking for volunteers of all kinds. Buss says there is a volunteer job for everyone. Volunteers aren't just needed during the festival either. The Museum needs help setting up for the event the week before as well.

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The Apple 'n' Pork festival is held every year during the last full weekend of September on the grounds surrounding the C.H. Moore Homestead and down Center St.

For more information on how to become active at the Apple 'n' Pork festival, call 217-935-6066.