Bad Dads vocalist Dave Peake of La Grange belts out a classic rock song. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Bad Dads bassist Dan Laczynski of La Grange rocks the crowds at Rocktoberfest 2012, a benefit for Community Nurse Health Association in Sept. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Sarah and Adam Gojdas of LaGrange Park enjoy some conversation along with the music while waiting for their turn in the bags tournament. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Celebrity bartenders Rich Baca and Ryan Williamson wage a friendly contest to see who can garner the most tips at Rocktoberfest 2012, a benefit for Community House in Sept.
DeVries Grocery and Market employees Charley English of Darien, and Mike "the Butcher" Guihan of La Grange, man the grills to cook up brats, burgers and hot dogs. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Fans of Bad Dads give a cheer at the end of a Lynyrd Skynyrd cover song. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Ashley Makdad of LaGrange Park dances to the music with daugher Nora, 17 months. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Local dentist Tom Robieson of Bridgeview wears his tam-o'-shanter as he visits with friends. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Sarah Hornacek, 11, of La Grange practices her bag-throwing skills before the tournament. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Great music, fun contests, mouth-watering food and absolutely perfect weather. Everything fell into place on Sept. 15 when the fourth annual Rocktoberfest kicked into high gear. The fundraiser for local nonprofit Community Nurse Health Association welcomed 1,800 attendees to Gordon Park in La Grange for … Read More