A covered pavilion with a big stage, a string-lit backyard patio and a fenced field, with whole hogs smoked right on site.
Check Your DateSee the spacesExplore the pavilion, patio and field: ceremony under the pavilion, cocktails on the patio, games in the field. A covered pavilion of about 8,700 sq ft (roughly 130 x 67 ft), with room for about 500 seated guests, and 1,000+ for concerts.
Covered and open-air, with a large wheelchair-accessible stage and a full bar.
String lights, the Iron Pig food truck and a smaller second stage.
Open, fenced room behind the pavilion for lawn games, inflatables and kids to roam.
Our whole-hog smoker setup and outdoor kitchen are right in the backyard, so your pig roast is smoked where you celebrate, not trucked in. Food and drink by Iron Pig Smokehouse.
Want Iron Pig's whole-hog catering at your own location? See Iron Pig catering.
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The pavilion's 20 x 15 ft+ wheelchair-accessible stage works for ceremonies, live music and speakers. A smaller second stage in the backyard by the food truck is ready for live music.
Main stage: at least 20 x 15 ft · Sound/PA: [PA DETAILS]
About the stageThe pavilion is covered and open-air, in use year-round. Summer weddings and picnics, fall harvest parties, and winter cold-weather fun like an ice fishing tournament and holiday gatherings. Gather around our fire pits. It's open-air, so dress for a Northern Michigan winter.
We're right across the street from Trail 27 on the Iron Belle Trail. Snowmobilers: ride in from Trail 27, conditions permitting, with designated sled parking and fire pits to warm up by. Side-by-side clubs: ask us about events.
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The covered pavilion is about 8,700 sq ft (roughly 130 x 67 ft), with room for about 500 seated, and 1,000+ for concerts.
Catered events from $29 per person. Final quote depends on menu, guest count and date. Request a quote.
No separate venue fee for events catered by Iron Pig. Events have a food and beverage minimum based on date and guest count. Promoters and outside events: ask about venue rental. Minimums: [F&B MINIMUMS]
We're across the street from Otsego Lake.
Yes. 72 on-site spaces, including 5 ADA spaces, plus shuttle parking from an adjacent lot for big events and concerts. Designated sled parking for snowmobiles, too.
Yes. The covered, open-air pavilion is used year-round. It's open-air, so dress for the season.
Tell us your date, guest count and event type, and we'll reply with availability and a quote. Catered events from $29 per person; final quote depends on menu, guest count and date.
Check Your Date & Book a TourOr email info@thelakesidepavilion.com · Phone (989) 448-4222 (Leave a voicemail or use the inquiry form.)