Between 80 and 100-thousand guests are expected to converge on Clinton, Illinois this Saturday and Sunday for the annual Apple and Pork Festival. Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers says this one weekend will allow so many groups to operate throughout the entire year.

 

 

Chief Lowers says the biggest challenge facing Clinton Police that weekend is the traffic congestion. He says Business 51 comes to a very big slow down if that is route you chose to take to get into Clinton. He calls it a calm crowd overall though. 

 

 

The complaints and responses are generally minor in nature. Chief Lowers says parking issues or keys being locked in the car are the most common calls they receive.

 

 

Chief Lowers reminds attendees pets are not allowed on the Homestead grounds, something local law enforcement officials will be keeping close tabs on this year.