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Flat Rock Downtown Events in July of 2024

July 5, 2024 By Joe Pagano

Shop Hop – Date and Location Change

The Downtown Flat Rock Shop Hop has been combined with the Taste of Flat Rock on July 20th.  All venders are invited to show their products at the Taste.

The Shop Hop is brought to you by the Flat Rock DDA and Flat Rock Our Hometown.

Family Festival – July 17th

This year we have combined events to bring you the Family Festival.  The Festival includes Chalk-The-Walk, Movie in the Park with the addition of a Bounce house, Kids train rides, Corn Hole, Kids Crafts along with ice cream, food, snacks and drinks just in time for the movie at 6:30 PM. This combination of events makes for a delightful family evening at HuRoc Park on July 17th.

The festivities begin at 4PM with Chalk-The-Walk, supported by the Michelle Davis Group-Re/Max Masters and Biggby Coffee – Flat Rock. They are inviting artists of all ages to display their talents along the park’s 3/4 mile sidewalk. Additional attractions include a Bounce House, a Kids Train, Corn Hole, and various crafts and activities presented by the Flat Rock Recreation Dept. These activates run until the movie starts at 6:30PM.

The movie feature for the night is “Lilo & Stitch” will be shown on our BIG digital screen. The movie is supported by the Flat Rock DDA and local businesses.  A selection of popcorn, candy, and other snacks will for sale before and during the movie.

Fire Lake – July 18th

Fire Lake is a Michigan Based band that pays tribute to one of Michigan’s Favorite Rock-and Roll Icons, Bob Seger. Prepare yourself to feel the genuine passion of over 50 years of Seger hit songs and some rare gems that Seger fans appreciate. Rather it is a concert theatre event or an all-night Rock-and Roll dance party Fire Lake, and its Seger catalog has it covered.

Fire Lake starts at 6:30PM

Taste of Flat Rock – July 20th

 

This year’s Taste will run from Noon until 5. Because of the closure of Gibraltar Road, the Taste of Flat Rock has been relocated on Arsenal Road at HuRoc Park.  Arsenal Road will be closed in front of the park so the participating shops and Restaurants can have booths on the road. There will be face painting, a bounce house, and slide fir kids. Our DJ Michael will fill the air with Great Music and announcements.  This year you will have the park to keep you cool and a place to sit and enjoy your food.  As in the past, we will have all your favorite local food for you to sample.

Because of the Gibraltar Road closure and other activities, the Shop Hop has been combined with the Taste of Flat Rock.  So, as you are sampling all the great local food don’t forget to look at some of our local venders and artisans who will be presenting their UNIQUE goods for you.

For Food or Non-Food participant forms, CLICK HERE.  For more information contact Diane Parker at Biggby Coffee of Flat Rock.

NOTE: portions of Arsenal Road will be closed for the Taste of Flat Rock from 8 AM – 8 PM on July 20th.

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Cruzin’ Flat Rock COVID 2020 Edition Sept. 12th

August 23, 2020 By Joe Pagano

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.

 

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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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