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Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry
Railroad are located just North of Flint. Follow I-475 North off I-75 or
I-69 to Saginaw Street – Exit 13.
If you are coming from the I-475 exit 13, please go north on Saginaw
Road to Mt. Morris Road. Turn right (east) onto Mt Morris Road. Follow
Mt. Morris Road to Bray Road. Turn right (south) onto Bray Road.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad will be approximately 1 1/4
miles on your left-hand side (east) at 6140 Bray Road, Flint. FREE PARKING!
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Save the Date
Crossroads Village
& Huckleberry Railroad
Ladies' Night
Out: Shopping and a Sneak Peek
at Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic
Monday, November 17, 2008
Come and
experience Ladies' Night Out for a shopping experience that cannot be
duplicated in a mall or big box store!
Save the Date
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Victorian Tea
November 29 December
6. 13, 20 and 27, 2008
A Victorian Tea is something of a cross between a formal sit-down
function and a buffet because you are offering hour d’oeuvres-type
finger foods in an elegant, seated environment. Crossroads Village’s
Victorian Tea experience is filled with old village charm and is a true,
historic Victorian Tea. (more info)
Radio Show
“Live Radio Comes to Flint”
Live, From the Colewell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads
Village, Michigan…It’s “The Huckleberry Radio Hour”, the first live
radio show produced in mid-Michigan in a generation.
“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days with
a lot of today. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour, Neil Woodward,
a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and
stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well
known, local broadcaster Michael J. Thorp.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each
show including; mid-Michigan’s favorite duo, “Mustard’s Retreat”, Great
Lakes Singer, Songwriter Lee Murdock, and young bluegrass wunderkinds
“Cats & the Fiddler”.
These live radio events will air once a month throughout the summer of
2008, beginning with the opening day of Crossroads Village, May 24th,
then on Saturday June 21st, and Saturday July 26th. Every “Huckleberry
Radio Hour” will begin at 7PM and be heard on Flint’s WFNT Radio 1470AM,
and will be heard worldwide on the internet.
Michael J. Thorp, who is producing as well as hosting the show said,
“when you think of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour”, think of a combination
of those classic radio shows, “The Grand Ole Opry” and “A Prairie Home
Companion.” “If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, “The
Huckleberry Radio Hour” will give you some.”
The music, the commercials, even the sound effects will all be performed
live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon
Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will create,
live, all of the sound effects used on the show. If you want to know why
they call it a Foley Artist, tune in to the first show on May 24th.
The “Huckleberry Radio Hour will also feature its own soap opera, “As
the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the
residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story
telling and lots of music and fun in a jam packed hour of live
entertainment all on your radio and all live start to finish.
Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour is a “Live” radio show, the studio
audience will play an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The
audience is an essential part of the show”. “Without their response,
it’s not “Live” radio.”
Tickets to the first broadcast of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” on May
24th are free, but limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6,
800.648.7275, ext. 6 or email your request to
Genesee County Parks’ reservation office, hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday. Tickets to the June 21st and July 26th broadcasts
are $5.00 and available for purchase online or call 810.736.7100, ext. 6.
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Take Home a
Keepsake
Like the small towns of the last century, visitors to Crossroads
Village will find a well-stocked general store and post office,
plus shops that specialize in everything from candy to model
trains.
Shop at the General Store
and Village Post Office
The shelves of the General Store reach nearly to its 12 ½-foot
ceiling, and they’re filled with many of the same kinds of goods
that families purchased in this very store 100 years ago. You’ll
find three kinds of flour ground right in the Village at the
Atlas Gristmill, plus jams and jellies, candles, kitchen towels
and pretty dishes. There’s also a big selection of toys and
gifts for every budget, so you can bring a bit of Crossroads
Need postcards, stamps or disposable cameras? Stop next door at
the post office and stock up on supplies. Cards and letters sent
from here will be stamped with the Village’s own postmark!
Especially for Train Fans
The Train Station Gift Shop is a
train-lover’s dream with its bins of train whistles, engineer
caps, books, games and collectables.
Daily Programs
May 24 – September 1 ~ Step Back into Time at
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Step back into time and participate in an active
village where you can help with chores, learn traditional crafting
skills and trades, and play the old fashioned way! There is so much for
the entire family to do! In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop
by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled
newspaper. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost:
Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Children’s Costume Contest,
Crossroads Village would like you to dress the
part! Come dressed the old fashioned way, like you are from the
1800’s! Costume contest is everyday at 1:30 pm at the Salter Cabin.
Come and win a prize! Registration is not required. Time: 1:30 pm.
Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Daily Chores,
Lend a hand with the following chores: butter churning,
sewing, gardening, clothes washing, and more! Registration is not
required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Stanley School Program,
Join us for some old fashioned classroom
learning! Take part in lettering writing for the pony express,
participate in one of five classes throughout the day, enjoy your lunch
with the school madam or join in for some recess fun! Registration is
not required. Time: various times throughout the day. Cost: Village
admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries: 810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Farm Life,
See how the farm life was in the 1800’s by visiting
Crossroads Village farm house. Watch the farmers milk the cow, feed the
chickens, wash clothes, help with the gardening, and learn about
butterflies and hummingbirds. Registration is not required. Time: 10
am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with
inquiries: 810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Children’s Crafts,
Children of all ages join us at the Mason Inn on
Main street to participate and enjoy crafts. Decorate a container to
plant a seed in, or participate in one of the many other crafts we
offer. All your’s to take home! Registration is not required. Time:
10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with
inquiries: 810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Pony Express,
”The mail must go through” is the motto of the original
pony express. Come to Crossroads Village and see our pony express
travel through the village. Write letters at the school house to any
one in the village; drop it off at the General store, and everyday at
3:45 pm, watch for River or Rain, our miniature horses deliver mail, the
Crossroads Village Pony Express way. Registration is not required.
Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost: Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb
with inquiries: 810-249-3828.
May 24 – September 1 ~ Old Fashioned baking,
Come enjoy the sights and smells of old
fashioned baking at Crossroads Village. No matter what day of the week
it is, someone is baking in the kitchen! Whether it’s the Buzzell house
or the Eldridge house, it always smells like home cooking in the
village. Registration is not required. Time: 10 am to 5 pm. Cost:
Village admission. Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:
810-249-3828.
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5th Annual Huckleberry Hustle 5k Run,
5K Walk
& Little
Berry Dash
Thursday ,
July 10, 2008
Enjoy a rustic run through Crossroads
Village and its backwoods trails. The trail run ends at the
historic 1912 Parker Carousel where you can hear the
“happiest music on earth” as you take your free spin on the
carousel. Enjoy a cup of delicious lemonade and munch on a
tasty berry muffin too. We hope to see you there!
***NEW THIS YEAR*** Little Berry
Dash: Ages 6 and under are invited to dash around
the block from table to table and
collect items for their goodie bag. Each child will receive
a t-shirt, a certificate, a ribbon and a goodie bag.
Click here to register online.
Please us these trip id's to register online for the Huckleberry Hustle
Trip ID: 3hustle
Trip ID: 3hustlez (Little Berry Dash)
Click
here to download a Huckleberry Hustle race registration form (pdf).
Complete the race registration form and send it to: Genesee County Parks
Administration Office, 5045 Genesee Road, Flint, 48506. You may also
pick up a race registration form from one of the following locations:
Genesee County Parks Administration Office, 5045 Genesee Road, Flint,
48506, The Complete Runner, 915 S. Dort Hwy, Flint and Bauman's Running
& Walking Shop, 1453 W. Hill, Grand Blanc. Send the completed race
registration form to Genesee County Parks Administration Office, 5045
Genesee Road, Flint, 48506.
The Crim race voucher cannot be used for
online registration.
One participant per
registration.
Starting Time: Little Berry Dash: 6:30 pm.
Huckleberry Hustle Run: 7:00 pm. Huckleberry Hustle Walk:
7:05 pm.
Registration & Pick-up: Registration and race
material pickup will be held at the Genesee County Parks
administrative office located at 5045 Stanley Road, Flint
(at the corner of Stanley and Genesee Roads), Tuesday July
8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Early Registration: Ends July 1, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
Late Registration: Starts July 2, 2008.
Race Day Registration: Begins at 5:00 p.m. at
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad.
Age Categories:
Run: 13 and under, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 +
Walk: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 +
Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and
3rd place male and female in each category for the 5k run.
1st through 10th place male and female awarded for the 5k
walk. The male and female with the best times for each race
will receive an overall award.
Course: Course is a relatively flat three-mile (5k)
loop and consists of dirt roads and trails of varied terrain
through Crossroads Village and its backwoods trails.
Facilities: Restrooms and storage space available at
the Mill Street Warehouse. Not responsible for lost items.
Location: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad,
6140 Bray Rd., Flint, MI 48505. Take I-475 to Saginaw St.
(exit 13). Take Saginaw St. north to Stanley Rd.,
then east on Stanley Rd., take Bray south to the Crossroads
Village.
Volunteer Opportunity: Crossroads Village is always
looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering for the race, or are looking for new volunteer
opportunities, please contact us today: 810-249-3855.
Make check or money order payable to Genesee County Parks
and mail with completed entry form to:
Huckleberry Hustle
Genesee County Parks
5045 Stanley Road
Flint, MI 48506.
Entry fee is non-refundable.
Last
year's
Huckleberry Hustle Race Results:
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