Joe Pagano, Author at Downtown Flat Rock

The Taste of Flat Rock Saturday July 20, 2019

July 18, 2019 By Joe Pagano

The Second Annual Taste of Flat Rock is this weekend on East Huron River Road from Seneca Road to Division. What can I expect at this years Taste of Flat Rock?

Sample food from local Flat Rock businesses.
Kid zone, live entertainment, sidewalk sale.
Promoting our local businesses in part of our business district.
The finalize food vendors list is below.

The event starts at 1pm and runs to 5pm. You can get samples of many of the foods from local restaurants, see the list of restaurants and vendors below.

Biggby Coffee Flat Rock
Wize Guys
The Roc
Capt. Nemos
Wimpy Burger
BYOB, Build Your Own Burrito
Sprint
Flat Rock Community Center and Stone Creek Banquet Center
Flat Rock Historical Society
Blue Heron Trading Company
The Detroit Marshmallow Company
Zorba’s Coney Island
Motor City Canoe Rental
Dairy Queen Flat Rock

Kates’s Kitchen
Masserants
Strands
Kim’s Jewelry
PKSA Karate
S & J Cupcakery
Primerica
Motor City Canoe
Atwater Street Tacos
Atwater Paddles
Jim’s Butcher Shop/Catering
Motor City Antiques
Remax
Calder Dairy

There will also be entertainment, the list and times are listed below;

Here is the list of foods that will be available for $1 or $2-

Flat Rock Taste of Flat Rock Sample offerings for 2019

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B.Y.O.B. Flat Rock Our Hometown Featured Business

July 18, 2019 By Joe Pagano

B.Y.O.B, or Build Your Own Burrito is firstly a family business that opened three years ago here in Flat Rock. It is largely unknown that fifteen years ago the restaurant was called Julio’s. The restaurant came upon difficult times for the owners, Maria and Sal, following a car accident that left their daughter, Krystal, paralyzed as a result. In response, the family only grew stronger in their efforts to provide Krystal the care and support she needed.
Their dedication is visible now in their efforts to create B.Y.O.B. twelve years after the event, testament to the perseverance of the family. Emanuel and Josue worked to open the restaurant again as B.Y.O.B. A year ago, Maria and Sal took over management of the restaurant. Maria comments, “I love Flat Rock. it’s the cutest little hometown. The community is so supportive.” When they were closed, Maria commented to the good nature of her Flat Rock neighbors to regularly check up on the property and the welfare of the family.
B.Y.O.B, offers many options, including, quesadillas, tacos, nachos.

Staying loyal to taco Tuesdays, they offer $1.25 corn tacos and $1.50 flour tacos.

B.Y.O.B. will be unveiling a new and improved menu next week. Support this amazing local business by checking out their new menu items and visiting them at the Taste of Flat Rock event on July 20th!

For those wanting to stay in, sample their new menu at home with Door Dash and Postmates.
B.Y.O.B- Build your own Burrito is located at

26068 Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:30am-8pm
Saturday 12pm-7pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BYOB/347162439372711
Phone: (734) 789-7104

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2019 Summer Blast June 7th thru 9th

May 29, 2019 By Joe Pagano

The 2019 Flat Rock Summer Blast will be here in a few weeks. This year it will be held June 7-9th at the beautiful HuRoc Park along the Huron River in Flat Rock, Michigan.

This is a FREE festival including FREE parking and open to the public, and fun for all ages!

In addition to the free entertainment throughout the park, the 2019 Ford Flat Rock Summer Blast also features

Lucas Hoge at the 2019 Flat Rock Summer Blast.

*** Friday night FIREWORKS
*** Free CONCERTS and ENTERTAINMENT all weekend long
*** CARNIVAL Midway
*** Shell Camino Monster Truck SHOWS & RIDES…
*** Cruzin Flat Rock CAR SHOW (Saturday)
*** Huge BEER Tent
*** Delicious FOOD
*** Arts, Crafts & Vendors
*** and much MORE fun throughout the park!

*** Summer Blast Concert Announcement! ***
We are thrilled to announce Nashville country music sensation LUCAS HOGE will be performing at the 2019 Ford Flat Rock Summer Blast on Saturday, June 8th!

Lucas Hoge had a #1 Billboard Country Album sale chart with “Dirty South”, as well as hit song, “Power of Garth”. He is the Bass Pro/Cabela’s Ambassador, Southwest Airlines Ambassador and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and GSM Ambassador. Lucas also stars in the “Hoge Wild” TV series. Lucas will be taking the stage for a free concert on Saturday night at the 2019 Ford Flat Rock Summer Blast!

Here is the entire weekend lineup

For all you car enthusiast, the 6th Annual Cruzin Flat Rock Car and Truck Show is on Saturday June 8th.

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

Fifth Annual 2019 “Chalk The Walk” at HuRoc Park

May 6, 2019 By Joe Pagano

Fifth Annual Chalk The Fifth Annual Chalk the Walk at HuRoc Park, Flat Rock Michigan

This year’s annual “Chalk The Walk” takes place on Saturday June First at HuRoc Park from 11AM to 1PM. Chalk The Walk is presented FREE to the public. This fifth Annual Event is presented by Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority. Chalk the Walk is where children of all ages along with their families and friends can draw on the walkway at the HuRoc Park in downtown Flat Rock. The event is sponsored by Michelle Davis at ReMax Masters, Flat Rock who provides the chalk to artist of all ages, and Biggby Coffee of Flat Rock who will provide drinks.

Thanks to both of these local businesses.

Artist of all ages are welcome to draw on the walkway around HuRoc Park.

- Chalk will be provided in various colors to the First 100 Artists.
- An adult must be present to chaperone any artiest under 13 years old.
- Families, School and Church Groups are WELLCOME!
- The important thing is to HAVE FUN

2019 Chalk the Walk
HuRoc Park, Flat Rock, Michigan

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Sixth Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show June 8, 2019

May 4, 2019 By Joe Pagano

The Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car-& Truck Show is about a month away. Once again the show will be running along with Summer Blast at HuRoc Park.

The show is scheduled on Saturday June 8th on Arsenal Road at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock. The entry fee is only $5.00 (spectators are FREE) and each entrant will receive a Cruzin or Summer Blast T-Shirt, a Cruzin 2019 Dash Plaque, a chance at a door prize from local businesses, a 50/50 drawing and other goodies. This year we also have a local DJ, “Stay Cold Entertainment” Your entry fee is FREE if you have Won a Cruzin’ Trophy in the past. Your entry fee will be waved when you bring your trophy and display it at the show.
Potential prizes include a trophy and cash prize which are listed below.
In addition to the cash prizes listed below, the first-place winner in each category will receive a Cruzin’ Flat Rock Hat.

Registration starts at 8AM and runs until Noon. Judging will take place after 1PM. Prizes will be announced on the main stage in the park after 3PM.

Click Here to get a Printable Form.

This year’s weather will be better than last years’. See you on June 8, 2019 at HuRoc Park on Arsenal Road.

Judged Classes

Cars 1986-Current	$50 First Place $35 Second Place $15 Third Place
Cars 1960-1985	$50 First Place $35 Second Place $15 Third Place
Cars 1959-Below	$50 First Place $35 Second Place $15 Third Place
Trucks All Years	$50 First Place $35 Second Place $15 Third Place
Chairman’s Choice Award	$50 First Place

For more information on the Flat Rock Summer Blast – CLICK HERE

The Taste of Flat Rock Saturday July 20, 2019

Here is the list of foods that will be available for $1 or $2-

B.Y.O.B. Flat Rock Our Hometown Featured Business

2019 Summer Blast June 7th thru 9th

Fifth Annual 2019 “Chalk The Walk” at HuRoc Park

Sixth Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show June 8, 2019

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