The 2025 edition of the Apple n' Pork Festival is in the books and despite some unexpected heat this weekend, a good crowd populated.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers says a crowd of just over 38,000 came out for Sunday and felt, despite the heat of the weekend, a lot of people braved the elements for a weekend in Clinton.

CH Moore Homestead Director, Joey Long felt there was a different energy at the festival on Saturday and was very encouraged by that.

Chief Lowers commends the people who attend the annual festival and notes the only issues were minor things like some heat-related illnesses, bee stings, and minor traffic and parking issues.

Long continues to be encouraged by the number of young people who take an interest in the history of the CH Moore mansion. She feels the enthusiasm for the Homestead and the history of the community is getting passed down to the next generation.

Many groups on the Homestead grounds were running out of food and beverages by the early afternoon hours. The Festival set an attendance record in 2022 and organizers were surprised to see this year's attendance be as strong as it was.