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A live band playing on the pavilion's main stage
Events · Gaylord, Michigan

Live Music & Upcoming Events at The Lakeside Pavilion

Concerts for 1,000+, seasonal parties, fire-pit winter nights and family fun, across the street from Otsego Lake.

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Upcoming events

Winter & holidays

Winter at the Pavilion

Covered and open-air, in use year-round. Past events include an ice fishing tournament.

[UPCOMING WINTER EVENTS]

Summer

Live music & festivals

Concerts on the pavilion stage and music on the backyard stage.

[UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS]

Fall

Harvest & seasonal

Our harvest party filled the fenced field with inflatables and lawn games.

[UPCOMING FALL EVENTS]

Riding in this winter? See riders & ride-in events.

What we host

Events at the Pavilion

Concerts1,000+ capacity, main stage FestivalsThree connected, fenced spaces Fundraisers & benefitsStage for speakers and auctions Community eventsFamily fun in the fenced field Ice fishing tournamentWinter events, dress for the season Harvest partyInflatables and lawn games Political ralliesStage, parking and room for a crowd Promoter & outside eventsAsk us for rental rates
The covered pavilion lit up at night for an event
Live music

A real stage for concerts

Live music on the pavilion stage: at least 20 x 15 ft, wheelchair accessible with a ramp. A second, smaller backyard stage by the food truck works for openers and between-set music. About the stage

  • 1,000+ for concerts; about 500 seated
  • Covered pavilion of about 8,700 sq ft (roughly 130 x 67 ft)
  • Full bar run by Iron Pig, plus the patio's container bar
  • Sound/PA and AV: [PA / AV DETAILS]
  • Field overflow for concerts: [CONCERT OVERFLOW ON FIELD]
Promoters & outside events

Bring your event here

Promoters and outside events: ask us for rental rates.

  • Iron Pig keeps bar rights at every event.
  • The renter handles security, insurance and permits.
  • 72 on-site spaces, including 5 ADA spaces, plus shuttle parking from an adjacent lot for big events and concerts.
  • Restrooms on site, with upscale restroom trailers available.
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Catered events

Food by Iron Pig

Catered events from $29 per person. Final quote depends on menu, guest count and date.

No separate venue fee for events catered by Iron Pig. Events have a food and beverage minimum based on date and guest count. [F&B MINIMUMS]

Whole hogs smoked right in the backyard, next to the outdoor kitchen.

Event FAQs

How many people can you hold for a concert?

1,000+ for concerts, and about 500 seated.

How big is the stage?

At least 20 x 15 ft, wheelchair accessible with a ramp. There's also a smaller second stage in the backyard.

Can promoters rent the venue?

Promoters and outside events: ask us for rental rates. The renter handles security, insurance and permits.

Can we bring our own bar?

No. Iron Pig keeps bar rights at every event and runs the full bar.

Is there a sound system?

Sound/PA and AV: [PA / AV DETAILS]

Can the field be used for concert overflow?

[CONCERT OVERFLOW ON FIELD]

Do you host events in winter?

Yes. The covered, open-air pavilion is used year-round, with fire pits available. It's open-air, so dress for the season.

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Tell us your event, date and expected crowd and we'll reply with availability and a quote.

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Or call (989) 448-4222 (Leave a voicemail or use the inquiry form.)