Making sure roughly 80,000 people stay safe at the Apple N' Pork Festival is no small task. 

DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker explains that part of where the Festival takes place is actually outside of the Clinton City limits, meaning the Sheriff's Office has to work with City law enforcement to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. 

While the Apple N' Pork Festival brings tens of thousands of visitors to the area, Sheriff Walker says issues are typically few and far between. He attributes the well-behaved nature of the event to its focus on being family-friendly. 

The Sheriff recommends using the shuttle to get back and forth from the homestead grounds to prevent traffic with the high volume of pedestrians. He appreciates drivers who go slowly and practice caution this weekend. 

The Apple N' Pork Festival is this Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th, and you can learn more by finding the Apple N' Pork Festival on Facebook. 

Keep it to Regional Radio all week long for more comprehensive coverage of Clinton's biggest event of the year.