The annual Windy City Dog Fest returns Friday in Portage Park for its fourth year. 

There is more good news. The event has expanded to three days. 

The event kicked off at 4 p.m. at Six Corners in the 4000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. 

This year, the event will feature nine of Chicagoland's favorite hot dog vendors competing for your vote to become top dog. There will also be vendors and entertainment all weekend.

Windy City Hot Dog Fest has something for everyone

Chicago's Dog House is one of the restaurants participating this year. Owner Aaron Wolfson explains why people should come out and experience the festival.

"It's always a really busy festival, and I think they just want to extend the festival one more day to bring more people there for people to enjoy it, and it's a great event. I say come on by, bring your family … it's a wonderful event," he said.  

Also at the event, Faraz Sardharia with Tandoor Char House will offer a South Asian take on tradition.

"Your traditional Chicago-style hot dog with a little bit of our Tikka Masala flair," he said.

Looking for something more classic, Vince Divincenzo over at Frannie's Beef and Catering has you covered.

"It's just the love that you put into it, the preparation, the freshness of the hot dogs – making sure they're rotated properly," he said.

But leave it to Billy Marino at Leona's Pizzeria to marry the two Chicago staples.

"We have a pepperoni pizza dog this year," he said.

It'll be a friendly competition among vendors to see who will become this year's top dog.

Days and times for Windy City Hot Dog Fest 

The event opens from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, contestants will compete in a hot dog-eating contest, and the Top Dog Parade will be held on Sunday.

More information can be found on the event's website.