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Flat Rock Train Depot Open Saturday Sept. 18th

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The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open this Saturday September 18th during the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.  As you are checking out all the COOL cars, stop in and check out all the trains.  Entre fee will be FREE but a donation would be appreciated.  Here is information on the Train Club;
The Flat Rock Model Train Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in our area.
The Flat Rock Train Depot featured in Lionel’s “switcher” magazine!
The Flat Rock Model Train Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in our area.
Henry Ford originally brought the railroad to Flat Rock in the 1920’s when he consolidated and improved the lines. He built the dam across from the current “Depot” and also the Model T Headlamp Plant in Flat Rock. These are displayed to scale on the layout in addition to the DT&I Railroad story.

Like trains? Then come and see our layout! We feature American Flyer and Lionel Trains that wind past towns, a carnival, a zoo, a circus, farms, dams, over bridges, through tunnels and over mountains and past the Great Train Wreck. All displays are created in miniature.

Come over to HuRoc Park and join us for Cruzin’ Flat Rock and check out all the cool model trains, that will bring out the kid in any of us.

8th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show

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The Flat Rock DDA along with the Flat Rock Community Foundation is presenting the 8th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.  Flat Rock Our Hometown is a Major Supporter of Cruzin’ Flat Rock.

The PSCU Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show is Saturday, September 18, 2021.

The 2021 Show includes;

  • Free Registration on site (see info below on printable form)
  • Trophies Awarded
  • FREE Event Shirt to former Cruzin’ Trophy Winners (Must bring trophy to receive free shirt)
  • All Classes and Styles of Cars and Trucks Welcome
  • Registration runs 9 AM until Noon
  • Show starts at 10 AM Ends at 2:15 PM
  • Gibraltar Road Loop Cruise starts at 2:15 PM (Click Here for map)

The show also includes;

  • Door Prizes
  • 50/50 benefits the Flat Rock Animal Shelter
  • Basket Raffle benefits the Train Depot
  • DJ music starting at 10 AM
  • Live performance at 11 AM
  • Event Shirts Discount with registration (2 per registered vehicle)
  • Food on site
  • Cruzin’ Flat Rock show is at 28800 Arsenal Road in Flat Rock, Mi. across from HuRoc Park.
  • New this year-The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open with a Family Discount.

    The Flat Rock Train Depot

This year’s show entry point will once again be at Arsenal and West Huron River Roads near HuRoc Park. (Site Address is 28800 Arsenal Road) (Follow the signs)

Visitors to the show can park on Atwater, East Huron River and Gibraltar Roads.

There will be music with a DJ Michael, starting at 10 AM and a live performance by local singer Courtney Lynn at 11 AM.  There will also be Door prizes  You can get into the drawing for the door prizes by registering on site when you come in.  Trophy and Door Prize presentation at 1:30 PM

Each registered vehicle will be able to purchase TWO Cruzin’ Flat Rock shirt at a Great Discount.

There will also be carnival style food trucks on site for those who want purchase a snack to eat. Or you can walk to some of our great local restaurants like Atwater Street Taco, Nutrition Hub and Michael’s On The River.  Check your Cruzin’ booklet for discounts and more information on the show.

You can CLICK HERE for your Printable Registration Form. 

You can also pick up copies of the registration forms at some of our local area business.

 

Cruzin’ Flat Rock Chairman’s Choice Winner for 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

We want to thank Public Service Credit Union for being our Title Sponsor.

Cruzin” Flat Rock would like to Thank all of our local sponsors listed here;

Atkins Insurance, Atwater Street Taco, Atwater Paddle , Station 24, Auto Financial Group, Biggby Flat Rock, C. E.  Raines Company –Riverview, Cooking in the “D” Catering, Crusin Classics Agency –Wyandotte, Fellows and Co. Family Auto, Flat Rock Auto Care LLC, Flat Rock Auto Supply, Flat Rock Hardware, Flat Rock Our Hometown, Flat Rock-DDA, Flat Rock Community Foundation, Frost & Remer Insurance Agency, GLC Landscaping, S&J Cupcakery, Jim’s Butcher Shop, McKenna & Associates, Michael’s On The River, Nutrition Hub, Strands Salon, Public Service Credit Union (PSCU), RE/MAX Masters, Rite On Auto Sales, Rock-On Smokers, The Mike Hall Agency, Vintage Blossoms, Zick Law Agency, Zorba’s Coney Island and GoJo’s Grubhub.

2020 Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show This Saturday

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The Flat Rock DDA along with Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Community Foundation is presenting the 2020 Cruzin’ Flat Car and Truck Show.

The PSCU Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show “COVID 2020 Edition” is ON for this Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Registration fee is FREE on site.

The show runs from 10AM ends at 2PM with a special addition this year of a cruise down Gibraltar Road.to show off your Classic Cars to the folks in Flat Rock.  The small one loop cruise starts at 2 PM at HuRoc Park.  You must register your car at the show to ride in the cruise. Click here to see route.

Registration for the show and cruise starts at 9AM

This year’s entry point will once again be at Arsenal and West Huron River Roads near HuRoc Park.

Visitors to the show can park on Atwater, East Huron River and Gibraltar Roads.

The show will feature only one trophy, this year, the “Chairman’s Choice Award”.

There will be music with a DJ, Stay Cold Entertainment, starting at 10 AM and a live performance by local singer Courtney Lynn at 11 AM.  There will also be Door prizes, including a gift card from Flat Rock Auto donated by Key Bank along with 10 FREE car washes from Cobra Car Wash in Flat Rock, tools from the Flat Rock Do-It-Center and wash bucket kits from the local auto parts places.  You can get into the drawing by registering on site when you come in.

The “COVID Edition” Entry includes a free T-Shirt to former trophy winners when displaying your trophies.

There will also be carnival style food trucks for those who want purchase a snack to eat. Or you can walk to some of our great local restaurants like Atwater Street Taco.  Atwater Taco is offering a discount  by just showing your completed and signed registration form.

Cruzin’ Flat Rock T-Shirts will be available for only $5 for most sizes.

 

We will be following the Social Distancing Rules.

The registration forms are available here or at area your small business shops.

We want to thank Public Service Credit Union for being our Title Sponsor.

Click Here for the Printable Registration Form

 

Cruzin’ Flat Rock COVID 2020 Edition Sept. 12th

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The “COVID 2020 Edition” of the Cruzin’ Flat Rock and Truck Show is ON and will take place on Saturday September 12, 2020.

Because of the COVID outbreak there are some changes for this year’s show.  Registration fee is FREE because there will only be ONE trophy.  The show runs from 10 AM to 2 PM with registration starting at 9 AM.  The entrance to the show will still be at Huron River and Arsenal.  There will not be a festival this year so we are bringing in a couple of festival style food trucks where you can purchase lunch or you can go to a few of the local restaurants within walking distance of the show.

We ask that everyone practice social; distancing for the safety of participants and for our friends and families visiting along with the spectators.

New this year, because there isn’t a festival tied to the show, there will be a live performance at 11 AM along with a local DJ, “Stay Cold Entertainment” during the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Show.  As in last year’s shown there will also be Door prizes, when filling out the entry form along with a 50/50 drawing.  The money will go for the dog shelter to help purchase food and cat litter.

The “COVID Edition” Entry includes a free T-Shirt for former trophy winners when displaying their trophies.  Cruzin’ Flat Rock T-Shirts will be available for only $5 for others who want purchase one.

Click Here  for a printable version of the registration form.  You can also get the forms at many local Flat Rock stores or restaurants.

 

Fourth Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show June 9th

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Cruzin Flat Rock Car, Truck And Motorcycle Show June 9th HuRoc Park Flat Rock Mi.

The Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car-Truck & Motorcycle Show is less than a month away. The show takes place on Saturday June 9th at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock. The entry fee is only $5.00 (spectators are FREE) and each entrant will receive a Cruzin or Summerblast T-Shirt, a Cruzin 2018 Dash Plaque, a chance at a door prize from local businesses and other goodies. If you have been a Cruzin’ Trophy Winner in the past, your entry fee will be waved when you bring your trophy and display it at the show.
Below are the Prizes you can win including a trophy for all three places winners in each category.
In addition to the cash prizes listed below, the first-place winners will receive a Cruzin’ Flat Rock Hat.

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
Motorcycles All Years $50 First Place

$35 Second Place

$15 Third Place

The entry form can be picked up prior to June 9th at the following Flat Rock businesses or Public places;

Bigby Coffee Blue Heron Caulder’s Dairy
Capt. Nemo’s Jim’s Butcher Shop Flat Rock Auto Repair
Flat Rock Hardware Michael’s On The River O’Reilly Auto
Public Service Credit Union – Flat Rock along with the Trenton, Grosse Ile and Romulus offices Salute’ The Roc Restaurant Strand’s
Simpler Times Zorba’s Coney Island Wimpy Burger
Flat Rock Public Library Flat Rock City Hall  Flat Rock Recreation

NOTE:  The forms are on the back side of the Summer Blast Flyers at each location.
You can also print the registration form –Click Here

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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