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What’s Happening in Downtown Flat Rock in 2019

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Flat Rock Our Hometown along with the Flat Rock DDA operate and sponsor events in the downtown and surrounding area.

Events for 2019 include;

  • The Fur Fest at HuRoc Park on May 18th,
  • Chalk the Walk at HuRoc Park on June 1st,
  • A Taste of Flat Rock in the downtown area on July 20th,
  • Spooktacular and Trunk or Treat in the downtown area on October 19th ,
  • Small Business Saturday on November 30th
  • Christmas Passport from November 1st to December 13th.

Other activates sponsored by the Flat Rock DDA are

  • Summer Blast June 7th-9that HuRoc Park,
  • Cruzin Flat Rock Car and Truck Show, June 8th on Arsenal Road at HuRoc Park
  • Riverfest September 13th-15th at HuRoc Park.

All of these events are FREE to the public because they are sponsored by your local Flat Rock businesses along with the Flat Rock DDA and Flat Rock Our Hometown.

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Activities in Downtown Flat Rock Michigan in 2019.

Cruzin Flat Rock Facebook Page

The 6th Annual Cruzin Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.

 

Sumer Blast June 7-9, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Blast Website

Summer Blast Facebook Page

 

Adkins Insurance is January 2019 Business of the Month

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Adkins Insurance at 26263 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, MI

Doug Adkins started Adkins insurance in November of 1990. Just on the edge of the city limit, Doug began his small insurance business after working for some time at MET insurance. His drive to create his own mark lead Doug to opening his insurance agency with the intention of offering many options with many other companies. In offering more, Doug Adkins has created a unique insurance agency for the people of Flat Rock as we know it today. In 2011, Doug made the official move to Flat Rock by opening the new Adkins Insurance at the old Flat Rock theater. His presence within the Flat Rock community is visible in devoted involvement to the Flat Rock train depot and a member of Flat Rock Our Hometown Design Committee. Speaking further to his character, you’ll often see Doug plowing the sidewalks for neighboring businesses.

Doug and the Adkins Insurance Company also are a sponsor of the spring Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show.

Kristi is the face you will see walking into Adkins Insurance today. Kristi has been working with Doug since 2013, originally as a secretary. She then decided she would also obtain her insurance agent license in 2014, and later continued her education to obtain her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2018. Kristi also obtained a business degree from Henry Ford College in 2016. Kristi provides outstanding customer service, only adding to the profoundly helpful and personal nature of this Flat Rock business. This very nature is truly what defines Adkins Insurance. In working with Doug and Kristi, Adkins provides policies that feel as though they work for you and your budget. In acknowledging the importance of strong and successful small businesses in Flat Rock, it is important to consider the way Doug Adkins brings a personal feel to something so impersonal as insurance policy.

Adkins Insurance is located in the former Flat Roc Theater.

Adkins Insurance offers a wide variety of insurance;

  • Home
  • Auto
  • Commercial
  • Health, plus Medicare plans along with advantage plans
  • Bonds
  • Annuity’s
  • Life insurance

Adkins insurance is located at 26263 Gibraltar Rd #800, Flat Rock, MI 48134
www.adkins-ins.com or https://www.facebook.com/adkinsins/
734-783-1717

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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2017 Summer Blast This Weekend at HuRoc Park

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2017 Summer Blast

The 2017 Flat Rock Summer Blast is this weekend, June 9-11th at the beautiful HuRoc Park along the Huron River in Flat Rock, Michigan. This is a FREE festival, open to the public, and fun for all ages!

In addition to the free entertainment throughout the park, see schedule below, the 2017 Flat Rock Summer Blast also features The 4th Annual Cruzin Flat Rock Car Show, 5K run/walk, beer tent, arts and crafts, fireworks and more!

If you are interested in registering your car or motorcycle for the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show at the 2017 Summer Blast: http://flatrockriverfest.com/cruzin-flat-rock-car-show/

To stay up to date on all the latest info regarding Summer Blast, please be sure to LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Flat-Rock-Riverfest-129341883803647/

 

Get your $5 off wristband coupon for the Carnival Midway at Summer Blast! Valid on 1-Day & 3-Day wristbands! Available at many businesses throughout the city, as well as the Flat Rock City Hall, the Community Center and the Flat Rock Library! (The back side of the flyer has the registration for the Cruzin Flat Rock Car Show on 6/10 as well!)

 

 

2017 Ford Flat Rock Summer Blast Schedule of Events

Festival Hours:

Friday (June 9): 4:00pm – 11:00pm Saturday (June 10): 11:00am – 11:00pm Sunday (June 11): 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Attractions All Weekend: Carnival Midway by Schmidt Amusements Shell Camino Monster Truck Rides Free Concerts (see below schedule for main stage lineup) Petting Zoo Pony Rides Arts, Crafts & Vendor Booths Large Miller and Craft Beer tent Food Concessions throughout the park Free Fitness Classes (see below schedule for details)

Friday, June 9th 4:00pm – Festival and Carnival Midway opens

Main Stage Entertainment:

5:00pm – 5:30pm – Performance by Barnes Elementary teachers – Andrea Gambino & Jeff Knight 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Stone Blue Steel

8:30pm – 10:00pm – Cruizin’ Jupiter 

10:00pm – FIREWORKS!

10:30pm – 11:00pm – Cruizin’ Jupiter

Saturday, June 10th

9:00am – Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show (same day registration available!)

9:00am – Kirby 5K Run/Walk  (same day registration available!)

10:30am – Free Cardio Drumming Fitness Class (All ages welcome! No registration needed, just show up)

12:00pm – Paint & Pour Class (adults 21 & up, pre-registration required)

1:00pm & 4:00pm – Shell Camino Monster Truck Show 6:00pm – Cornhole Tournament (same day registration available)

Main Stage Entertainment:

2:30pm – 4:00pm – The Boneshakerz

5:00pm – 6:30pm – Annabelle Road

7:00pm – 8:30pm – Daniel Harrison & the $2 Highway

9:00pm – 11:00pm – Dale Vaughn

 

Sunday, June 11th

10:30am – Free Yoga in the Park (no registration needed, just show up)

12:00pm – Family Painting Class (for families, pre-registration required)

1:00pm – Shell Camino Monster Truck Show

Main Stage Entertainment:

1:30pm – 3:00pm – The Flat Rockers

3:30pm – 5:00pm – Category 5

5:30pm – 8:00pm – Fifty Amp Fuse   

 

Thanks to all the local businesses for their continued support of the events at HuRoc Park.

 

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The 2017 “Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car-Truck and Motorcycle Show” Date Announced

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Spring is just around the corner which brings a New Season for outdoor events including the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show. This year’s car show will once again be earlier and combined with the Flat Rock Summer Blast Event. This year’s show will bring more CAR, Truck and Motorcycle participants along with fans to your Family Friendly Event. The Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car show will be a one day event on Saturday June 10th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Registration will start at 8 AM. The cost will only be $5. Winners from previous Cruzin’ shows can get in FREE if you placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place. Winners MUST bring and display their Trophy during the show. If you are one of the first 100 registered participants you will get a Cruzin’ Flat Rock or Summer Blast t-shirt FREE. The Judged Class schedule and registration form for this year’s Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is shown below. This year there will be CASH prizes and TROPHYS for Car, Truck and Motorcycle judged classes. We look forward to seeing you again this year at HuRoc Park for the 4th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show & Summer Blast.

Cruzin’ Flat Rock Registration Form below, complete bring it on June 10th or email completed form to cruzinflatrock@outlook.com

Click Here for updates on the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show.

REMEMBER-the show is part of the Summer Blast where there will be Country Music all day and lots of venders with include Food and Beer venders.  So Bring the entire family to this family friendly event.

Flat Rock Businesses Proudly Display Local Art

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Simpler Times Flat Rock

After completing a summer photography course in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority and the Flat Rock, Our Hometown organization, our local, amateur photographers put their skills to the test by capturing colorful and artistic photos at various locations in HuRoc Park.

Photos were initially displayed at the “Cruzin’ Flat Rock” Car Show where attendees were asked to vote for their favorite photos by making a donation to support the Flat Rock Animal Shelter. The winning photos are now going to be proudly displayed on a rotating basis at local businesses in Flat Rock.

 

The first two businesses to host the local photography artists are:

Salute Special Events, 26123 E. Huron River Drive, Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00p.m.-close

Simpler Times, 26314 E. Huron River Drive, Monday – Sunday, 7:00a.m.-10:00p.m.

Please visit during business hours to view the photos and feel free to donate to continuing supporting the Flat Rock Animal Shelter and the good work they do!

If you are a local business and would like to host the local art, please contact us by clicking here.

Salute
Salute Flat Rock

Keep an eye on this site to see where the local art supporting the Flat Rock Animal Shelter will move next!

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WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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