The fourth helping of “Addison By the Slice” is just around the corner, ready to serve the best pizza Addison has to offer. Last year more than 2,000 people turned out, building on the success that began with the event’s debut in 2002.

This year eight restaurants will sell $1.00 samples during the Pizza Bakeoff, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Village Green, just east of the Village Hall, at One Friendship Plaza.

Judges will determine winners in several categories: Best Sausage, Best Thin Crust, Best Deep Dish/Stuffed, Best Specialty and Judges’ Choice. However, the most coveted award – the People’s Choice Award – will be determined by attendees.

Once again, the event is being held on National Night Out, and will include participation by the Addison Police Department. After sampling pizza from as many vendors as they like, attendees can visit the National Night Out booth to cast their ballot for the People’s Choice Award. The great sounds of the Limited Edition Big Band will be enjoyed beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Winners in the pizza bakeoff will be announced following the concert. Nardi’s Pizza has held the top prize for three years running; last year, John’s Pizza was awarded the Judge’s Choice

Participating restaurants are: Bacci’s Pizza, 613 W. Lake St., Casino’s Pizza, 190-A N. Swift Road, Giordano’s Pizza, 1323 W. Lake St., Home Run Inn, 1480 W. Lake St., John's Pizza, 100 E. Lake St., Nardi's Tower of Pizza, 23 N. Addison Road, Pyramid Club, 236 W. Lake St., and Uncle Pete's, 688 N. Mill Road,