The 53rd edition of the Apple n' Pork Festival is set to return in September of this and one of the many hit features of the festival is back as well.

All who wish to enter the Pigs on Parade contest for the Annual Apple ‘n Pork Festival are asked to pick up entry forms and plywood pig cutouts at the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum August 17th through August 22nd, or until all available pigs have been claimed.  

There will be a $5 entry fee charged; payable when registering and receiving the pig. Artists, families, individuals and non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate- organizers ask for no commercial or political entries.

This is the ninth year for the popular contest. The museum uses the colorful, amusing porcine creations to decorate the festival grounds and museum fences during the Apple ‘n Pork Festival.

Completed pigs are to be returned September 14th through September 18th. Entries will be judged and cash prizes will be awarded. “Grand Campion” will receive $50 and $25 will go to the “Reserve Champion.”

The 2021 Apple 'n Pork Festival will take place Sept. 25th and 2th, 9am-5pm at the C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Musuem.

For more details, please phone the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum at 217-935-6066.