The City of Clinton is missing the 80,000-plus visitors that annually make tracks for the annual Apple n' Pork Festival as COVID-19 has le the cancellation of this year's event, but that isn't stopping organizers from making the most of the situation.

While so many DeWitt County and other central Illinois groups benefit greatly from the festival, Director of the DeWitt County Museum and CH Moore Homestead, Joey Long is missing the many great intangible pieces of the Apple n' Pork Festival that make it a one-of-a-kind event. 

Clinton and many in central Illinois are very aware of the importance of the Apple n' Pork Festival to the historic home on Clinton's north side and Long points out the Apple n' Pork Festival has allowed the Homestead to keep itself up and remain viable.

Thousands and thousands of dollars are raised each year for the Homestead through people taking tours of the homes and from partial proceeds raised by the community groups on the grounds. Long notes, however, there are many expenses with hosting the festival. 

As the pandemic has left the Homestead unable to accept guests and visitors, not just Apple n' Pork Weekend but also throughout the last six months, Long is very thankful for the generosity shown by the community to continue to support them. 

You can learn more about the Apple n' Pork Festival by finding the event's Facebook page or also seek out the DeWitt County Museum on Facebook as well.