Once again Hog and Roach, from Hoosier Tap & Grill in South Bend, hosted a 'customer appreciation party' for the 4th of July weekend at Roach's Double J ranch. Talk about pulling out all the stops...a new covered band stage was built to host bands including South Side Jim and the Boys, Driving Reign, the Sulentic Brothers, Shawn Michael and an open jam with a slew of other local talent.

People came out in droves to celebrate. At one time we stopped counting as we came to around 180 some bikes parked in the front drive...not to mention the cars, trucks and vans parked in the other designated areas as well as the camping areas that were set up. The kids were treated to swimming, a ride on the ranch's fire truck (yes, I said a fire truck) and a special treat of ice cream from, well, an ice cream truck that Hoosier had come in.

When it got dark it was time for one of the most spectacular fire works displays to be put on in the area...read this as A REALLY BIG FIREWORKS DISPLAY.

It's really kind of hard to explain it all, but, a big thanks to Hog & Roach and Hoosier Tap & Grill in South Bend for their generosity...what a party guys! Check out some of the pop-up pics below...

Bobby Caldwell - MichianaScene.com