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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. Cruzin’ Flat Rock take place he weekend after the Flat Rock Riverfest this year.

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 business or at the Flat Rock Riverfest Sept. 10-11, 2021 (the weekend before the Cruzin’ show).

 

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.

2021 Taste of Flat Rock This Saturday

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BYOB will be at this years Taste of Flat Rock.

FROH’s Taste of Flat Rock which will be this Saturday (July 17) after a year off due to COVID.  This year’s Taste will run from Noon until 5. We will be closing down E Huron River from Seneca to Garden Blvd and the participating shops and Restaurants will have booths on the road. There will be face painting, a bounce house, and slide fir kids. Demos by PKSA and Sherry’s School of dance as well as music by Courtney Lynn.  There will be tents to keep you cool and a place to sit and enjoy your food.

Here is a list of the participating businesses;

  • The Rock
  • Wize Guys Bistro
  • BYOB-Build Your Own Burrito
  • Jim’s Butcher Shop
  • Biggby Coffee Flat Rock
  • Atwater Street Taco’s
  • Taco Bell
  • Dairy Queen
  • S&J Cupcakery
  • Calder Dairy
  • Nutrition Hub
  • Blue Heron Trading Company
  • Not Your Average Shoppe
  • Strands of Hair
  • Cardinal Quill Tattoo
  • Atwater Paddles
  • First Congregational UCC
  • Public Service Credit Union

Come down and meet up with your friends and neighbors and possibly make new friends, in person.

This is a family event brought to you by Flat Rock Our Hometown and support by the Flat Rock Downtown Authority (DDA).

Here is a copy of the 2021 samples that will be available at The Taste of Flat Rock;

 

Here is a list of our Street Businesses and the items they will have for you;

There will also be entertainment on the street including DJ and Singer Courtney Lynn, PKCA demonstration and Sherry’s Studio dancers.  Stop by and check it all out on Saturday July 17th on East Huron River Road in Downtown Flat Rock.

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Rite On Auto Sales FROH Featured Business

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Rite On Auto Sales on Telegraph Road, Downtown Flat Rock, Mi.
When you walk into Rite On Auto Sales you quickly realize you are not in your typical dealership – they truly have a vast array of cars. Their selection varies from everyday cars, trucks and SUVs to classic cars and exotics. In addition to some of the most unique cars, you can meet a one-of-a-kind staff at Rite On Auto sales. Nicole, the manager, met with me with a firm handshake and bright smile – very excited to tell me all about the business. She emphasized on how they really work with everyone, from limited income to extravagant taste, seniors who only have social security as their income, and buyers with bad credit. Nicole is proud that they work with local credit unions to help people get an affordable rate and a vehicle that works within their budget. The atmosphere is one of true kindness, as well as excitement for what is offered and how they can work with the customer. Nicole introduced Steve, the owner. Steve opened Rite On Auto Sales in 2014. This was in addition to his already established car dealership in Ecorse that he has owned since 2001. Steve has been a car enthusiast for as long as he can remember.
When he was looking to expand, he found the perfect location – Flat Rock. It was spacious and close to his home. Once in the store, Steve soon found out that the building was a dealership in the 1950s. Steve began the process of restoring the building to its original look. To see businesses, like Rite On Auto Sales, who take pride in the glory and history of Flat Rock, as well as an appreciation for its sense of community, was so great to witness. Steve expressed how he has never experienced such community support. He boasted how the FR Police always responded quickly with any issue, the police found his stolen Jeep 20 minutes after he reported it as stolen. Steve said, “We feel safe here.” To listen to Nicole and Steve talk about Flat Rock was nothing short of heartwarming. Steve said it best, “I love Flat Rock!”
We hope you’ll check out Rite On Auto Sales for your next car or just stop by to view what a cool selection they have in the store.
We hope you will visit to see the progress they have made in restoring the building. Steve, Nicole, and Umar will be happy to show you around!
Rite On Auto Sales is located at:
27508 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 789-8888
Hours are:
Monday -Friday 10:00am -6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am- 3:00 pm
closed Sunday
For the Rite On Auto Sales website CLICK HERE
For their Facebook Page CLICK HERE
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Vintage Blossoms Flat Rock Our Home Town featured business.

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Vintage Blossom’s Downtown Flat Rock Michigan

Vintage Blossoms opened in July of 2019 during Taste of Flat Rock street fair. A highlight for two sisters long Journey. Through Ashlee and Alexis’s hard work their dream of having a place of their own came true. Ashlee started painting furniture when she was eighteen, selling at local pop up markets, quickly Ashlee couldn’t keep up with the demand, her sister Alexis at fifteen started to help. Their parents also pitched in to help the girls. Ashlee fondly remembers her dad towing the trailer to shows; until she learned how navigate the trailer.

When the girls found out that Darlene’s Flower Shop a downtown Flat Rock favorite was for sale, they quickly made an offer. As part of purchasing the building and business, Ashlee and Alexis wanted to keep the flower tradition, as it had been a flower shop for eighty years. Ashlee and Alexis worked for free and under Darlene’s tutelage until the purchase was complete. They also took classes and learned everything they could about the art of flower arranging. Once they had ownership they remodeled the store, brought in local vendors, they finally had a permanent location to display their custom and vintage furniture.

If you haven’t been in Vintage Blossoms, please stop by. Ashlee and Alexis are delightful. Their store is incredibly cute. They have twelve local vendors that carry, signs, candles, and gifts. The girls display their furniture, plants and flowers throughout the store. They rearrange the store every two weeks with different items. There is always something new to discover. The florist part of the business is near and dear to them, they have house plants, beautiful arrangements, a large array of beautiful flowers. Ashlee spoke about how she loves to take time with people specializing in boutiques, to make them exactly what they want, from the type, the color of flowers or maybe a sentimental item added to the arrangement.

Vintage Blossom is located at:

26249 E .Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134

(734) 782-2266

Hours:

Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm

Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm

Closed Sunday

Click Here for Vintage Blossom’s Facebook Page

Feature story written by Shayla Viterllo-Hopper, Flat Rock Our Hometown

 

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The 7th Annual Chalk The Walk is Saturday June 5th at HuRoc Park

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This year’s annual “Chalk The Walk” takes place on Saturday June 5th at HuRoc Park from 11AM to 1PM. Chalk The Walk is presented FREE to the public. This annual event is a family fun event where artist of all ages can stop by HuRoc Park on Arsenal Road in Downtown Flat Rock and show their skills. This seventh Annual Event is presented by Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority. Chalk the Walk is sponsored by Michelle Davis Group at RE/MAX Masters, Flat Rock who provides the chalk to artist of all ages, and Biggby Coffee of Flat Rock who will provide drinks for the young ones.

We thank both of these local businesses for their support.

 

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 all WELLCOME!

  • The important thing is to HAVE FUN

See You at HuRoc Park for Chalk The Walk on June 5th

 

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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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