Fourth Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest & Eating Contest

CHICAGO— We’ll let you decide if you want mustard (a Chicago must), ketchup or not at the Fourth Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest. Now it has expanded for three days of fun!  The event will be held Friday-Sunday, May 30-June 1 in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. Visit on Friday at 4-10pm, Sat/Sun from Noon-10 p.m. on 4000 N. Milwaukee Avenue between Cuyler Avenue and Irving Park Road. The event is being organized by the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Vienna Beef.

Nine of Chicagoland’s favorite hot dog vendors will compete to be the Top Dog! You get to be the judge Chicago’s Dog House, Baked Cheese Haus, Bust Outs, Byron’s Hot Dogs, J’s Bacon Hot Dogs, Sausage Fest Food Truck, Frannie’s Cafe and Tandoor Char House.

Are you the ultimate hot dog fan? Prove your hot dog loyalty by joining the hot dog eating contest. Five registrants can compete in a five-minute eating contest on Saturday, May 31 at 3:30 pm. Sign up online at windycityhotdogfest.com or on-site if spots are available. The winner will receive bragging rights!

Besides tasty dogs, patrons will listen to great local and regional acts on the event’s mainstage. Plus, don’t miss the kids’ area, arts & crafts vendors, Polar Bare Bath (soaps and body care), Lil Bird Kitchens LLC (jarred relishes) and Papa Caps Foods (hot sauces).

In addition, don’t miss the Top Dog Parade on Sunday at noon! Sign up your pooch for the parade online at windycityhotdogfest.com

For something different, Chicago’s Dog House in Lincoln Park returns with their unique hot dogs. This year, they are introducing Clifford the Big Red Dog (A jumbo 1/4 lb. hot dog topped with crunchy Flamin Hot Cheetos and gooey melted cheese for a fiery, bold bite). For those craving Mexican flare, try J’s Bacon Hot Dogs wrapped with bacon Sonora style!

Music acts on two stages include:

Main Stage Line-Up at Warner:

Friday
4:00pm – Viceroy
6:00pm – Fueled By Emo
8:00pm – Loudernow

Saturday
12:30pm – Mariachi Los Palmeros
2:00pm – Largemouth Band
3:30pm – Whatever, Nevermind (Nirvana Tribute)
5:30pm – RICO! – Santana Tribute
8:00pm – Journey Recaptured

Sunday
12:30pm – School of Rock Chicago
2:30pm – XOCHI
4:00pm – Rearview (Pearl Jam Tribute)
6:00pm – Too Fighters (Foo Fighters Tribute)
8:00pm – KASHMIR (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Community Stage Line-Up at the Six:

Community Stage at the Six!
Friday
5:00pm – Hugo Elvis
6:00pm – Mark Dvorak
7:00pm – Tavern Cats
8:00pm – Last Bar on the Left

Saturday
1:30pm – A Short Leap Theater Company
3:00pm – One River
4:30pm – Marianne + The Imaginary Band
6:00pm – Rob Moore
7:30pm – C3zr

Sunday
12:30pm – Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
2:30pm – ChickenFat Orchestra
4:00pm – The Val Leventhal Band
5:30pm – RedBud Park
7:00pm – Largemouth Band

Windy City Hot Dog Fest benefits the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce. Their vision is to help create a unique and vital shopping/entertainment district that enriches the business community, embraces history, celebrates the arts, preserves their natural environment and promotes quality events to instill a ‘sense of place’ in the community. A $10 donation is suggested. As a non-profit organization and not city funded, donations will help these festivals stay around for all to enjoy.

“We are thrilled to bring the Windy City Hot Dog Fest back for its fourth year,” said Linda Stagner Executive Director of the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to all fest attendees, the suggested gate donation helps keep this annual fest strong for all to enjoy.”

For more information, please visit windycityhotdogfest.com.

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