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Fifth Annual 2019 “Chalk The Walk” at HuRoc Park

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Fifth Annual Chalk The Fifth Annual Chalk the Walk at HuRoc Park, Flat Rock Michigan

This year’s annual “Chalk The Walk” takes place on Saturday June First at HuRoc Park from 11AM to 1PM. Chalk The Walk is presented FREE to the public. This fifth Annual Event is presented by Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority. Chalk the Walk is where children of all ages along with their families and friends can draw on the walkway at the HuRoc Park in downtown Flat Rock. The event is sponsored by Michelle Davis at ReMax Masters, Flat Rock who provides the chalk to artist of all ages, and Biggby Coffee of Flat Rock who will provide drinks.

Thanks to both of these local businesses.

 

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 WELLCOME!
    • The important thing is to HAVE FUN

 

2019 Chalk the Walk
                                                                                     HuRoc Park, Flat Rock, Michigan

 

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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.

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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

 

Bingo is Back at the Riverfest this year.

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Bingo at the 2018 Flat Rock Riverfest.

Yes we have Bingo this year at the 2018 Riverfest on September 14, 15 and 16 2018.

BINGO hours are as follows:
Friday: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturday: 2:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

The Riverfest is at Huroc Park along the Huron River in Flat Rock, Mi.

28800 Arsenal Rd, Flat Rock, Michigan 48134

2018 Flat Rock Riverfest sponsored by Meijer
September 14, 15 & 16 at Huroc Park

Remember we have Free shuttles service from the Flat Rock High School & the Flat Rock Plaza.

2018 Flat Rock Riverfest – September 14, 15 & 16th!

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Get ready!  The 2018 Flat Rock Riverfest presented by Meijer will take place September 14, 15 and 16th at the beautiful HuRoc Park, located along the Huron River in downtown Flat Rock. This years festival will feature three days of family fun and entertainment – including carnival rides, incredible Live music and great food!

Friday’s Entertainment Lineup!

4:00 – 5:30pm Howling Mercy

6:00 – 7:30pm Trilogy

8:30 – 10:00pm ATOMIC RADIO              

10:00pm FIREWORKS!

10:20 – 11:00pm ATOMIC RADIO

Saturday’s Entertainment Lineup!

12:30 – 1:00pm The Flat Rock Barnes Elementary – Verve Machine Group

2:00 – 4:00pm Doesn’t Matter Band

4:30 – 6:00pm Sarah Sherrard Band

6:30 – 8:00pm Boogie Dynomite

8:30 – 9:00pm DETROIT CIRCUS FIRE & LIGHT SHOW

9:00 – 11:00pm MEGA 80’S

Sunday’s Entertainment Lineup!

12:30 – 1:30pm The Roosters

2:00 – 4:00pm Athens Creek

4:30 – 6:00pm WAR MACHINE

Performance times subject to change

For kids and family entertainment – Click Here

For Carnival Ride Waistband Coupon – Click Here

Back by popular Demand is BINGO.  For times and more info CLICK HERE.

FREE Riverfest Parking – Shuttles run every 15 Minutes to the Flat Rock High School Parking Lot and the Flat Rock Plaza Lot.

 

Sponsored by the Flat Rock DDA.

 

 

Motor City Canoe and Kayak Rental -FR Our Home Town Business of the Month-August 2018

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Motor City Canoe and Kayak Rental Atwater and Telegraph Flat Rock, Mi FROH Business for the Month of Aug. 2018

Motor City Canoe and Kayak rental opened in Flat Rock in 2016. Owners Alex Knoch and John Blevins think that Flat Rock is the perfect location combing retro style with old town charm.

Alex came up with idea as there was really no place downriver to canoe or kayak. Alex was a Boy Scout and had worked with the scouts up north for years with canoeing and kayaking. His friends asked him where they could rent canoes and kayaks in the area and seeing none south of Ann Arbor, Alex decided to open a place since there was a significant need.

Their location at Atwater near HuRoc Park in Flat Rock is the perfect entry point. Patrons can do a short 2 hour trip to Dodge Park or a longer 5 hour trip to Lake Erie.

Flat Rock Our Hometown (FROH) is excited to highlight Motor City Canoe and Kayak to our business community. It’s a perfect addition to our downtown that highlights why Flat Rock is quickly becoming a destination and recreation hub downriver. Just a note, it’s nice to have young business owners invest in our city, Alex is only 26 and now successfully runs other locations on top of starting in Flat Rock.

During the month of August, Motor City Canoe and Kayak is offering rent one get the other rental half off, Monday thru Thursday.

Contact Motor City Canoe and Kayak by visiting their website at www.motorcitycanoerental.com or calling 313.473.9847. You can book outings by phone or online.

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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