The DeWitt County Museum Association has obtained a trademark for the phrases ''Apple and Pork Festival" and "Apple n Pork Festival".

In a release last week, the Museum Association indicates the use of those phrases or substantially similar language on any apparel, decorative items, memorabilia, print or digital media or any other items will be restricted to those with a licensing agreement with the museum starting this year. 

Maureen Collins-Kolb indicates this an effort to make sure the festival continues on into the future. 

Collins-Kolb says the application to get a licensing agreement with the Museum is straightforward. She notes they will want to know what you intend to sell with the phrases on it.

Collins-Kolb says their primary focus is for the Apple and Pork Festival to continue to be a driver of good things for Clinton, DeWitt County, and central Illinois. She stresses they are not out to get anyone and they just want it to be a positive for the Museum. 

For details or questions, contact the DeWitt County Museum at 217-935-6066.