Third 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 Third Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest happening Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2 in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. The event will be held from Noon-10 p.m. on 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.

Eleven of Chicagoland’s favorite hot dog vendors will compete to be the Top Dog! You get to be the judge! Hot Dog fans can try Lee’s Concessions (last year’s “People’s Choice” winner), Chicago’s Dog House, Baked Cheese Haus, Bust Outs, Byron’s Hot Dogs, Crave Belly, Lola’s Coney Island, Frannie’s Hot Dog, Leona’s, Cruzin Munchies and Tikki Masa Dogs.

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, June 1 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, including Tim Souers Art (local artist), Myumi Chan & Co.(all-natural soy fragrance candles), Lil Bird Kitchens (jarred veggie mixes).Plus, 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 to the fest, including the Midway Monster Hot Dog, consisting of bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and giardiniera peppers. Last year’s People’s Choice winner Lee’s Concessions will feature a Banh Mi Hot Dog.  Finally, for non-meat eaters, Tikki Masala Dogs will have a vegan hot dog for sale.  And don’t forget all the varieties of Chicago dogs available!

Music acts include:

Main Stage Line-Up at Warner:

SATURDAY
12:30 pm – School of Rock
2:00 pm – Too Fighters
4:00 pm – Petty Union
6:00 pm – The Gingers
8:00 pm – Kashmir

SUNDAY
12:30pm – Mariachi Los Palmeros
2:00 pm – Largemouth Band
3:30 pm – Jak Tripper
5:30 pm – Soul Sacrifice
8:00 pm – Bostyxx

Community Stage Line-Up at the Six:

SATURDAY:
12:00 pm – The Broken
1:30 pm – Hugo – Elvis Tribute Artist

3:00 pm – Jake Stirn
5:00 pm – Chai Tulani, Reggae Soul
7:00 pm – Largemouth Band

SUNDAY:
12:00 pm – Lemon Knife
1:30 pm – Ballet Folklorico de Chicago Dance
3:00pm – Hugo – Elvis Tribute Artist
5:00 pm – Naked Brunch
7:00 pm – Ronnie and the Nastys

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.

“We are thrilled to bring the Windy City Hot Dog Fest back for its third year, “said Linda Stagner Interim 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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