The Flat Rock Community Foundation is proud to announce the return of the Flat Rock Summer Blast, taking place July 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2026 at Community Park, located at 25500 Gibraltar Road in Flat Rock, Michigan.
As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, this year’s Summer Blast promises to be one of the largest and most exciting community events ever held in Flat Rock. Residents and visitors from across Downriver, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan are invited to enjoy three incredible days of live entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, food trucks, vendors, family activities, and community fun.
Admission is completely FREE.
Event Schedule
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, July 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 18, 2026
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live music begins at 5:00 PM each day.
Family Fun for All Ages
The Flat Rock Summer Blast offers something for everyone including:
- Carnival Rides
- Fireworks Spectacular
- Live Music
- Food Trucks
- Vendor Marketplace
- Beer Tent
- Petting Zoo
- Kids Bounce Zone
- Meltdown 3-Day Youth Basketball Tournament
Whether you’re bringing the entire family, meeting friends, or simply looking for a great summer event, Summer Blast delivers a full weekend of entertainment and community celebration.
Live Entertainment
Thursday Night
CHIT
Fire Lake – Bob Seger Tribute Band
Friday Night – America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Floyd Taylor Walls
Sunglasses After Dark
10:00 PM Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday Night
DJ Jimi
Lightfoot
Mondo Kane
Teddy Petty and the Refugees
Additional entertainment announcements will be posted as they are confirmed.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
This year’s event proudly honors America’s 250th Anniversary with live entertainment and a Fire Works show to Follow at 10pm July 17th, 2026
Community Park
The event takes place at beautiful Community Park located at:
25500 Gibraltar Road
Flat Rock, Michigan 48134
The park provides plenty of room for entertainment, carnival attractions, food vendors, family activities, and community gathering spaces throughout the weekend.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Flat Rock Community Foundation would like to thank our sponsors whose support helps make this event possible:
Ford Motor Company
US Steel
Priority Waste
Canadian National Railway (CN)
Their continued commitment to the community helps provide free family-friendly entertainment for thousands of visitors each year.
Join Us This Summer
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to the Flat Rock Summer Blast 2026 for three unforgettable days of music, food, rides, fireworks, and community spirit.
For entertainment updates, vendor information, sponsorship opportunities, and event announcements, visit:
We look forward to celebrating with you this summer. At Summer Blast 2026