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Led Zeppelin & Journey tributes along with hot dog eating contest, pet parade highlight Windy City Hot Dog Fest
Ketchup or no ketchup?
That could be the hottest topic of discussion among those attending the annual “Windy City Hot Dog Fest” on Friday through Sunday, May 30-June 1, in the 4000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in the Six Corners commercial district on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
The Portage Park street festival will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday along Milwaukee Avenue between Cuyler Avenue on the north and Irving Park Road on the south. The event is being organized by the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Vienna Beef.
Nine hot dog vendors from the Chicago area will compete to be the “Top Dog!” Those vendors are 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.
“For something different, Chicago’s Dog House in Lincoln Park returns with its 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,” event organizers said.
The hot dog eating contest will start at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, and space is very limited. Registration is available at windycityhotdogfest.com
A kids’ area also is planned, and there will be arts & crafts vendors, including Polar Bare Bath (soaps and body care), Lil Bird Kitchens LLC (jarred relishes) and Papa Caps Foods (hot sauces).
In addition, the “Top Dog Parade” will start at noon Sunday, June 1. Registration for the dog parade is available at windycityhotdogfest.com
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. The chamber said that its 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 recommended. Tax funds are not used for the production of the festival.
“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, visit windycityhotdogfest.com
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