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The covered open-air pavilion and its stage at golden hour, The Lakeside Pavilion in Gaylord, MI
Across the street from Otsego Lake in Gaylord · Catered by Iron Pig Smokehouse

Wedding & Event Venue Across from Otsego Lake in Gaylord, Michigan

A covered pavilion with a big stage, a string-lit backyard patio and a fenced field, with whole hogs smoked right on site.

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Three connected, fenced spaces

One property, room for the whole day

Explore 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.

Bride and groom dancing under a white floral arch and Mr. and Mrs. sign inside the lit timber-frame pavilion while guests raise their glasses

The Pavilion

Covered and open-air, with a large wheelchair-accessible stage and a full bar.

String lights over the Iron Pig backyard patio with the Iron Pig food truck

The Backyard Patio

String lights, the Iron Pig food truck and a smaller second stage.

Inflatable games in the fenced field behind the pavilion during the harvest party

The Fenced Field

Open, fenced room behind the pavilion for lawn games, inflatables and kids to roam.

Only here

Whole hogs, smoked right in the backyard

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.

  • Whole-hog pig roast as the centerpiece of your reception or party
  • Full bar at the pavilion, plus the Iron Pig food truck on the patio
  • Catered events from $29 per person. Final quote depends on menu, guest count and date. Request a quote.

Want Iron Pig's whole-hog catering at your own location? See Iron Pig catering.

Whole hog smoking on the grates inside the Iron Pig Smokehouse offset smoker in the backyard at The Lakeside Pavilion
Dual-stack whole-hog offset smoker, outdoor kitchen sign and wooden second stage on the Iron Pig backyard patioFull wooden bar inside the covered pavilion run by Iron Pig Smokehouse
Celebrate here

Every kind of gathering

WeddingsCeremony on the stage, dinner under the pavilion Rehearsal DinnersPig roast the night before Grad PartiesGrad parties, reunions and birthdays Reunions & BirthdaysFenced field for the kids Company PicnicsPicnics and holiday parties Live MusicShows on the pavilion stage Community & RalliesSeasonal events and rallies RidersSnowmobile ride-ins with designated sled parking; side-by-side clubs, ask us about events

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A live band playing on the large stage at The Lakeside Pavilion
Stage & live music

A real stage, ready for the show

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 · Stage power and lighting are on site. Ask us about PA, microphone and AV options for speeches, presentations or live music — or your band or DJ is welcome to bring their own setup.

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The details

What's on site

Full barAt the pavilion, plus the patio's container bar.
Whole-hog smokerPlus an outdoor kitchen, in the backyard.
Two stagesMain stage is wheelchair accessible.
Fenced propertyThree connected spaces.
Lawn gamesLots of room for lawn games.
On-site parking72 on-site spaces, including 5 ADA spaces, plus shuttle parking from an adjacent lot for big events and concerts.
RestroomsOn site, with upscale "Potty Palace" restroom trailers from Spartan Septic & Sewer for weddings.
Food truckIron Pig on the backyard patio.
Fire pitsFire pits available.
Sled parkingDesignated spots for riders off Trail 27.
Open all year

Every season in Northern Michigan

The 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.

Across from Trail 27

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.

Questions couples and planners ask

How many guests can you hold?

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.

How much does it cost?

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

Is there a venue fee?

When Iron Pig caters, there is no separate venue rental fee — instead, a food and beverage minimum applies by day and season: $5,000 on peak Saturdays (June–September), $3,000 on Fridays and Sundays (and May/October weekends), and $1,500 on weekdays (Monday–Thursday) and off-season dates (November–April). Promoters and outside events: ask about venue rental.

Is it on the lake?

We're across the street from Otsego Lake.

Is there parking?

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.

Can I book the pavilion in winter?

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

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Plan your event

Check Your Date

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 Tour

Or email info@thelakesidepavilion.com · Phone (989) 448-4222 (Leave a voicemail or use the inquiry form.)