News and Events in Flat Rock, Michigan
With October coming to an end, we just want to remind you that YOUR VOTE Counts. There are many seats In the Federal and State Governments on the ballot. In Flat Rock there are also School Board Seats up this year along with a school millage. There are a lot of places to review each position to make an informed choice.
You can get a sample ballot at the Flat Rock City Hall Clerks office.
See you at the poles.
SWCRC – As a business owner the Chamber would like you to be their Guest at the Chamber Connections Group Open House 8to 9:30 AM on October 8th at the Wayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus at 21000 Norhtline Road, Taylor. For more information see the attached flyer.
2014 Riverfest – Friday Sept. 19, Sat. Sept 20 & Sun. Sept. 21st
Riverfest 2014 will end with a BANG Friday night with Fireworks. Friday night entertainment includes some favorites from past years like Daniel Harris and Mega 80’s. Saturday’s Headliner is Mitch Ryder. Sunday’s lineup includes War Machine. The entire music lineup is listed below the activities. The weekend is also filled with lot of other family fun activities including;
Saturday’s Activities
| 11 AM – Noon | Roosters |
| 1 – 2 PM | Tom Plunkart Magic Show |
| 1:30 – 2 PM | Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show |
| 2 – 2:30 PM | Take Down Wrestling |
| 3:30 – 4 PM | Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show |
| 5 – 5:30 PM | Tom Plunkart Magic Show |
| 5 – 6 PM | Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show |
| 6 – 7 PM | Detroit Lion’s Mascot “Roary” |
Sunday’s Activities
| Noon – 6 PM | Kid’s Corner OPEN |
| 1 – 5 PM | Mad Science including “Fire & Ice” and “Slime Station” |
| 1:30 – 3 PM | Take Down Wrestling |
| 1 – 1:30 PM | Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show |
| 3 – 3:30 PM | Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show |
| 5:30 – 6 PM | Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show |
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Friday September 19, 2014
| 4-5:30 PM | Remedy |
| 6:-7:30 PM | Daniel Harrison & the $2 Highway |
| 8-10:00 PM | Mega 80’s |
| 10:00 PM | Fireworks (Rain Date is Saturday at 9pm) |
Saturday September 20, 2014
| 11AM-12:30 PM | The Roosters |
| 1-2:30 PM | AllenAsTim and the Dance Hall Rockers |
| 3-5:00 PM | Digital Vinyl |
| 5-6:30 PM | (Mitch Ryder Set up and Sound Check) |
| 7-9:00 PM | Jimmy Aguire |
| 9:30-11:00 PM | Mitch Ryder |
Sunday September 21, 2014
| 1-2:00 PM | Edgar Wallace |
| 2:30-4:00 PM | War Machine |
| 4:30-6:30 PM | Phoenix Theory |
| 7-9:00 PM | Boogie Dynamite |
Free Shuttle Parking from the Flat Rock Plaza on Telegraph ONLY
The weekend also includes FOOD, ARTS & CRAFTS, PETTING ZOO, MONSTER TUCKS, Miss Downriver, a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Safe Bike Parking on the Island by local Boy Scout Troop and MUCH MORE. Stop by anytime over the three days and you will have a great time.
Tom Willkins 1971 Cougar XR7 was the “Best of Show” Winner for the 2014 Cruzin’ Show. Other winners were, for Truck’s-Don and Dorothy Raupp’s -1953 Ford F-150. In the 1959 and older category, Larry & Rhonda Olson’s 1941 Willies took first place. In the 1960 and newer, Jorge Arraondo’s 1970 Chevy 442 walked away the winner. There were two outer categories, People’s Choice and Mayors Choice. In the Peoples choice category, David Olson took it with a 1965 Mustang. In the Mayor’s Choice, Perry Comier’s 1967 Le Mans was the winner.
The Cruzin’ Committee would like to thank all the participants, fans and sponsors for a successful 2014 event. We are looking forward to next years Cruzin’ 2015 and seeing even more cars and fans of cars and music.
Cruzin’ HuRoc Park Car Show and Swap Meet sponsored by Carl Crook Agency is scheduled for Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 2th at HuRoc Park at Huron River and Arsenal Roads. The show includes car clubs from the surrounding area including the Wanders, MOCSEM Mustang group and others. You will also see a NEW 2015 Mustang On Site right from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
The show also includes LIVE music starting at Noon on both days. See the line up below. The show starts at 8 AM on both days with hundreds of dollars in prize money, and Trophies. The Awards Show starting at 5 PM on Sunday.
Huroc Park will be the best place to be this weekend beautiful warm weekend in August for the best CARS and Music in Southeastern Michigan.
Saturday Music Schedule
Penny Thieves Noon
Steelin” Time 2:30 PM
Hines Drive 5 PM
Frijid Pink 7:30 PM
Sunday Music Schedule
Bob and Carl Noon
Teen Angel 2:30 PM
Awards On-Stage 5 PM
Car Show Awards will be awarded starting at 5 PM Sunday including 13 Trophy’s and cash awards. There are also about 50 Door prizes and a goody grab bag for the first 200 entrants including an event shirt, photo of you and your car and many other items.
Other Activities Today
CARS, MUSIC, Swap Meet, Beer Tent and Food Concessions, 50/50 Raffle, Inflatable Rides, People’s Choice Photo Contest and Fun for the entire family.
