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Downtown Flat Rock Presents the 9th Annual Chalk The Walk at HuRoc Park Sat. June 3rd

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The 9th annual “Chalk The Walk” at HuRoc Park takes place on Saturday June 3rd at 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 off of Arsenal Road in Downtown Flat Rock and show off their skills. This Ninth Annual Event and 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

Join Us for a FREE Fun time at HuRoc Park on Saturday June 3rd from 11AM-1PM.  See you there.

 

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2023 Spring Flat Rock Historical Society Antique and Flea Market

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Flat Rock Flea Market
Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market

The Flat Rock Historical Society Spring Flee market is scheduled for SUNDAY MAY 7th from 7 AM – 3 PM rain or shine. This market usually attracts more than 200 dealers and thousands of shoppers. The market will take place at the Flat Rock Speedway (14041 Telegraph) located 1 mile south of Downtown Flat Rock on Telegraph Road (US 24).

The vendors sell everything from antiques, tools, furniture and anything else you can imagine.

You can check out the Historical Society bake sale, where you can get some of the best sweets made in Flat Rock.

You can also stop by the concession stand for the perfect flea market hot dog.

Make sure to arrive early to get a close spot, that way you can easily make many trips to drop off your great deals.

SORRY NO PETS ALLOWED. There is neither admission nor parking fee. Handicap parking, restrooms, and concessions are available.

2023 Events Continue with Family Fun Events in Flat Rock

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This year’s calendar in Flat Rock is Full of Family Fun Events in Downtown and beyond.  Starting in May at the Community Center, Flat Rock Our Hometown along with the Flat Rock DDA are presenting a Business Expo featuring our Brick and Moter business in Flat Rock and adjoining communities.  The Expo starts at Noon on May 18th and goes until 3PM.  The event is FREE and open to all.  There will be food and food sampling along with retail businesses giveaways at the community center.  For a list of businesses attending stop by the Flat Rock Our Hometown or Downtown Flat Rock facebook pages for the latest listings.

Next is 10th Annual “Chalk The Walk at HuRoc Park” on Saturday June 3rd.  This year’s event is scheduled from 11AM to 1PM. We invite artist of all ages to show their skills on the 3/4 mile walk around the park.  Chalk is and refreshments are provided to the little ones.

June continues with “Concert in the Park Series” June 8th starts with the Flat Rockers starting at 6:30pm and the second on June 22nd also featuring M125 also starting at 6:30pm. The Concert in the Park Series is at the Gazebo in HuRoc Park.

New this year is our Food Truck Rally and Artisan Show at the Flat Rock Plaza (old K-Mart Plaza). The event will take place on July 15th from Noon to 8pm.  There will be food along with plenty of specialty venders.  NOTE: if you are interested in becoming a vender at this show, Click Here.  The plaza is big and there is still spaces available.

That is only a partial list of events, below is the entire list of events for Flat Rock in 2023.

 

2023 Easter Egg Hunt April 1st at Community Park

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The 2023 Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Community Park on Gibraltar Road in Flat Rock.  It is presented by Flat Rock Our Hometown and Flat Rock Parks and Recreation Department. This year’s event will run from Noon to 2:30 p.m.

The Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow drop is FREE and open to the public with no registration is required.

Here are the times and age groups:

12:00 arrival time

12:15 marshmallow drop 6-9 Years Old

12:45 egg hunt 0-3 Years Old

1:15 egg hunt 4-5 Years Old

1:45 marshmallow drop 10 Years and older

2:30 end time

There will be special Golden Eggs that will have special prizes from area businesses.

The Easter Bunny and the goodie bags will be in the warming building.   Parents should bring their own cameras.

Parking will be available at Flat Rock High School or Flat Rock Public Library. The city hall parking lot will be closed so the Flat Rock Fire Department can display their truck.

Restrooms will be available at the city’s warming building.

This event is presented by City of Flat Rock Community Center and Flat Rock Out Hometown.

 

Flat Rock Christmas Passport Program Card for 2022.

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Flat Rock Our Hometown along with the Flat Rock DDA are once again presenting the Flat Rock Christmas Passport Program.

We are once again using the Passport Punch Cards system.

Program Information.

  • You will get a passport business card from any participating Flat Rock Businesses. Each card has 6 places in which to punch.
  • All Flat Rock participating businesses will have a card display near the cashier where you can take a card and receive a card punch.
  • Each Passport card is be coated so you can easily clean them.
  • The card will remain in your hand while the business punches it with their unique punch.
  • The program has started for 2022 and end on December 16, 2022.

Note; many stores already have their kits and may ask you if you would like to participate.

Flat Rock Passport Customer Rules and information.

  • Look for the Flat Rock Our Hometown clock decal at local businesses.
  • A full list of participating businesses is available on the Flat Rock Our Hometown Facebook page and on this site soon.
  • Visit local participating Flat Rock businesses and complete the punches on the passport card.
  • You must have punches from at least three (3) different businesses punches on each passport card (i.e. you can get up to three (3) stamps from one business, but the other three (3) must be different participating businesses.
  • Remember that 6 different punches will get you into the SPECIAL Grand Prize drawing for a basket filled with gifts from ALL participating businesses!
  • You get bonus stamps on Small Business Saturday weekend and Winterfest weekend.
  • Fill out your name, address and phone number on the passport card and drop in the box at City Hall for a chance to win your prize.
  • Passports Cards MUST be submitted to City Hall by December 16, 2022, by 12 NOON.
  • Customers can start another passport card for more chances to win. You can fill out more than one card but can only ONE prize per person.
  • The new passport cards can be picked up at any participating store or at city hall, the community center or the local library.
  • The drawings will be held on December 16, 2022 and awarded at the City Council meeting on December 19, 2022.

 

  • NOTE; You are NOT required to be present for the drawing, but we ask that you plan to attend the City Council meeting if you are a winner. The City Council meeting for the drawing will be at 7:30p.m. on December 19, 2022

 

Prizes;

First – $500, – Second $250, Third – $100 in Flat Rock Dollars.

The Grand Prize is a Basket with something from every participating business.

Check back soon for the updated participating business listing.

Abby’s Mutt Hut – 26464 W. Huron River Drive

Adolph’s Auto Repair and Towing – 28299 Telegraph Rd.

Atwater Street Taco – 26425 Atwater St.

Bashar’s Cuisine – 27103 Telegraph Rd.

Biggby Coffee Flat Rock – 26614 Telegraph Rd.

Blue Heron Trading Company – 26217 E. Huron River Drive

Convenient auto care – 28810 Telegraph Rd

Expo Nails – 26606 Telegraph Rd.

Fellows and Co. Auto Repair – 27512 Telegraph

Flat Rock Community Center – 1 Maguire St.

Flat Rock Animal Clinic – 27116 Telegraph

Flat Rock Krzyske Brothers Hardware – 26329 E. Huron River Drive

Hair Classics – 26664 Telegraph Rd.

Instinct Salon – 27250 Telegraph Rd.

Jim’s Butcher Shop – 28418 Telegraph

Lather Barbershop – 26854 Telegraph

Lefty’s Cheesesteaks – 27026 Telegraph

Marlo’s Cutting Crew – 25658 E. Huron River Dr.

Masserant’s Feed & Grain – 27550 Telegraph

Michaels on the River – 28828 Telegraph

Mimi’s Pizza – 26902 Telegraph

My Salon – 26080 E. Huron River Drive

Pet Needs, Etc. – 28325 Telegraph

Public Service Credit Union – 26121 Vreeland Rd.

Royal Shirtery – 23981 Vreeland Rd.

Sherry’s Academy of Dance, 27369 Telegraph

Shagg’s Salon – 26317 Gibraltar Rd.

S & J’s CupCakery – 26314 E. Huron River Drive

Southern Scentsations – 27419 Telegraph Rd.

Station 24 – 28801 Telegraph Rd.

Strands of Hair – 26318 E. Huron River Dr.

Sugar Island Baking Company – 28773 Telegraph Rd.

Tom’s Collision – 26813 Telegraph Rd.

Wize Guys Bistro – 26123 E. Huron River Drive

If your Flat Rock Business is interested in participating in the Flat Rock Christmas Passport Program – 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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