July continues with events downtown and at HuRoc Park. Check out the information below…


For those who want to part of the taste of Flat Rock, fill out and return the form below.

News and Events in Flat Rock, Michigan
By Joe Pagano
July continues with events downtown and at HuRoc Park. Check out the information below…
For those who want to part of the taste of Flat Rock, fill out and return the form below.
By Joe Pagano
The Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority along with MMS Flat Rock presents the animated movie “CARS” as part of the “2015 Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show” at HuRoc Park. On Saturday August 15th the movie will be part of the “Cars and Kids” night which also includes, Disc Golf, a Ventriloquist and more. The kids can also register for a Fishing Tournament that runs from Noon to 4:30 on Sunday August 16th. Other things available are bounce houses, food and drink. There is no cost for the Movie, Disc Golf or Ventriloquist show.
Show Cars can also register for the Sunday event from 6-9 PM and stay to watch the movie in their CARS like an old style Drive-In.
HuRoc Park opens at 6 PM for the events.
Disc Golf starts at 6:30 PM
Ventriloquist starts at 7:30 PM
The Movie Cars starts at Dusk
The DDA and MMS Flat Rock would like to thank Flat Rock Auto Care, Steinert CPA’s along with Frost and Remer for their sponsorship of the movie in the park.
By Joe Pagano
The Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Flat Rock Community Foundation are presenting the Second Annual “Cruzin’ “Flat Rock Weekend” Car Show at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock. The Title Sponsor this year is the Carl Crook Agency in Flat Rock. The weekend event is scheduled for Saturday August 15th from 6 to 11 PM and Sunday August 16th from 8AM to 10 PM with Trophies and Prizes for the best cars and motorcycles at the show. We expect from 200 to 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles.
The show cars, trucks and motorcycles will range from Antiques, Historic along with current model cars, street rods and trucks.
The weekend starts off with “Kids and Cars” night on Saturday August 15th. The park opens at 6 PM for kids activities. The main event for Saturday evening is the “Movie in the Park. The feature will be the animated film “CARS”. Car show cars, trucks and motorcycles are also invited to register their cars and show them on Saturday evening. The MMS Flat Rock is conduction a Citizens Choice Award for the best photo. You can vote to your favorite Picture at 25 Cents per vote. The top vote getter will be presented with a certificate. The proceeds will go to the Volunteer Flat Rock Dog Pound. Last year over $220 were donated to the pound.
On Sunday, HuRoc Park opens for the car show and swap meet at 8 AM. Cars, trucks and motorcycles can register until noon. The show includes music starting at 10:30 AM with A Live Concert starting at 2:00 PM. Starting at 2 PM is Steelin’ Time, a local Downriver Band with Bill Barker of Flat Rock on Drums. At 5:30 a Local Favorite, Sherman Arnold as Elvis handing out his Elvis Scarves to all the Ladies. And National Band, Frijid Pink starting at 7 PM. There will also be a Fishing Tournament starting at Noon. There is a look view of the weekend schedule below including the Movie in the Park and Fireworks.
To register your car, truck or motorcycle in advance Click here and print it out the form bring it with you to register.
To register for your swap meet area Click Here.
To register for the Fishing Tournament Click Here.
For a Printable Copy of the Current Flyer Click Here.
For Music Flyer for Car Show including Frijid Pink, Click Here.
Quick Look at Cruzin’ Flat Rock Weekend
Kids and Cars Night – Saturday August 15th Activities
Park Opens including Photo Contest | 6 PM |
Registration of Cars, Trucks and Cycles | 6 PM |
Food Drink Vendors | 6 PM |
Bounce Houses | 6 PM |
Disc Golf | 6:30 PM |
Ventriloquist/Magic Show | 7:30 PM On Stage |
Movie-In-The Park -CARS– | 8:45 PM (approximate time of dusk) |
Car Show and Swap Meet -Sunday August 16th Activities
Park Opens for Registration and showing of Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles | 8 AM |
Swap Vendors and other booth Open including Photo Contest | 9 AM |
Food Vendors | 9 AM |
Fishing Tournament Registration | 9 AM |
DJ Music Starts | 10:30 AM |
Fishing Tournament Starts | Noon |
Steelin’ Time | 2 PM |
Beer Tent Opens | 3 PM |
Car, Truck and Cycle Awards | 5 PM |
Fishing Tournament Awards | 5:15 PM |
Sherman Arnold as Elvis | 5:30 PM |
Frijid Pink | 7 PM |
Fireworks | 8:45 PM (Approximate time of Dusk) |
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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.