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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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Snowmobiles parked in the snow in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse and The Lakeside Pavilion sign
Winter & holidays

Winter at the Pavilion

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

Snowmobile trail season runs December 1 through March 31 right across the street on Trail 27. Follow The Iron Pig Smokehouse on Facebook or check back here for newly announced winter tournament and ride-in dates.

Couples and guests under the timber pavilion at sunset watching the live band on stage
Summer

Live music & festivals

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

Summer brings live music concerts on the 20 x 15 ft+ pavilion stage, acoustic sets by the food truck and community fundraisers. Follow The Iron Pig Smokehouse on Facebook or check back for newly announced concert and festival dates.

Giant inflatable obstacle course in the fenced field during the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival
Fall

2nd Annual Harvest Festival

Our 2nd Annual Harvest Festival filled the fenced field with a giant obstacle course, monster-truck bounce house, slide, dunk tank, pony rides and a petting zoo.

Each fall we host our annual Harvest Festival in the fenced field along with autumn live music and fire-pit nights. Follow The Iron Pig Smokehouse on Facebook or check back for newly announced fall dates.

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
Inside the timber-frame pavilion at night during a live concert with purple stage lighting, high-top tables and a fire table
Live band The Ride performing on the main stage under the Iron Pig neon sign and antlersThree musicians in cowboy hats playing guitars on the wooden stage under stage lightsCrowd seated at picnic tables and high-top tables inside the pavilion at nightOtsego County Fire Department Tower 2 ladder truck and vintage fire truck at a Fill the Boot community fundraiser
Live music & community benefits

A real stage for concerts & fundraisers

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
  • 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.
  • The covered pavilion seats about 500 for dinner, and the connected pavilion, backyard patio and fenced field hold 1,000+ for concerts, festivals and large outdoor events.
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.

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).

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?

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.

Can the field be used for concert overflow?

The covered pavilion seats about 500 for dinner, and the connected pavilion, backyard patio and fenced field hold 1,000+ for concerts, festivals and large outdoor events.

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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