Photo gallery · 34 photos · Gaylord, MI

Photos from the Pavilion, Patio & Field

Real photos from events across our three connected, fenced spaces at 4055 Old US Hwy 27 S, across the street from Otsego Lake and Trail 27 in Gaylord, Michigan.

Weddings & Receptions (4) Pavilion & Stage (6) Backyard Patio & Smoker (3) Whole-Hog BBQ, Food Truck & Bar (3) Concerts & Community (4) Parties & Fenced Field (8) Otsego Lake, Trail 27 & Parking (6)

Weddings · Up to about 500 seated guests · Pavilion, patio & stage

Weddings & Receptions

Say "I do" under a floral arch on the stage or on the string-lit backyard patio, celebrate with a whole-hog roast and full bar, and dine and dance under the covered timber-frame pavilion. See Weddings.

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 — First dance under a floral arch and "Mr. & Mrs." sign on the pavilion stage while guests toast from the reception floor.

Bride and groom dancing outside the string-lit timber pavilion at dusk while wedding guests toast at a floral-decorated table with hay-bale seating, acoustic guitarist and rustic bar — Bride and groom dancing outside the string-lit pavilion at dusk with floral-decorated tables, hay-bale seating, live acoustic guitar and bar service.

Inside the timber-frame pavilion at night during a wedding reception dinner with long wooden banquet tables, white floral runners, candlelight and guests in evening dresses — Wedding reception dinner inside the timber-frame pavilion with long wooden banquet tables, white floral runners and candlelight.

The Iron Pig backyard patio decorated for a night wedding with a lit floral arch by the smoker and second stage, hanging lanterns, lace aisle runner, floral centerpieces and a three-tier wedding cake in front of the food truck — The backyard patio dressed for an evening wedding: lit floral arch by the smoker and second stage, hanging lanterns, lace aisle runner, floral centerpieces and three-tier wedding cake in front of the Iron Pig food truck.

Space 1 · Covered, open-air timber pavilion (~8,700 sq ft) & 20 x 15 ft+ wheelchair-accessible stage

Pavilion & Stage

Our covered, open-air timber-frame pavilion (roughly 130 x 67 ft) seats about 500 guests and holds 1,000+ for concerts, with a full bar and a wheelchair-accessible main stage.

The covered open-air timber-frame pavilion and its wheelchair-accessible stage at golden hour in Gaylord, MI — The covered, open-air pavilion (~8,700 sq ft) and main stage at golden hour.

The covered pavilion lit up at night with warm string lights across the wooden rafters — Warm string lights across the timber rafters for an evening gathering.

Couples and guests under the timber pavilion at sunset watching a live band on stage with a pink and orange sky behind the rafters — Sunset concert under the timber pavilion rafters.

Inside the timber-frame pavilion at night during a live concert with purple stage lighting on the ceiling, high-top tables and a fire table — Night concert inside the covered, open-air pavilion with high-top tables and a fire table.

Crowd seated at picnic tables and high-top tables inside the pavilion at night watching the show — Guests gathered at picnic and high-top tables under the pavilion at night.

A live band performing on the pavilion's 20 x 15 ft+ wheelchair-accessible main stage — Live music on the 20 x 15 ft+ wheelchair-accessible main stage.

Space 2 · String-lit patio, whole-hog offset smoker, outdoor kitchen & backyard stage

Backyard Patio, Smoker & Fire Pits

Right beside the pavilion: pea-gravel patio under string lights, fire pits available, picnic and high-top tables, the dual-stack whole-hog offset smoker, outdoor kitchen and the wooden second backyard stage.

The Iron Pig backyard patio at dusk showing the dual-stack whole-hog offset smoker, outdoor kitchen sign, wooden second stage, picnic tables, fire pit ring with hay bales and string lights — Backyard patio at dusk: dual-stack whole-hog smoker, outdoor kitchen ('KITCHEN'), wooden second stage, fire pit ring and string lights.

Wide night view from the backyard patio under string lights looking into the lit timber-frame pavilion, with guests around a fire pit and picnic tables — Looking from the string-lit backyard patio and fire pit into the timber-frame pavilion at night.

String lights over the Iron Pig backyard patio with the Iron Pig food truck and container bar — The string-lit backyard patio with the Iron Pig food truck and container bar.

Catered by Iron Pig Smokehouse · Whole-hog smoker, full pavilion bar, patio container bar & food truck

Whole-Hog BBQ, Food Truck & Bar

Food and drink by Iron Pig Smokehouse, right next door. Iron Pig keeps bar rights at every event and runs the full bar under the pavilion plus the patio container bar. See Food & Drink.

Whole hog smoking on the grates inside the Iron Pig Smokehouse offset smoker in the backyard at The Lakeside Pavilion — Whole hog smoking on the grates inside our backyard offset smoker, catered on site by Iron Pig Smokehouse.

The full wooden bar inside the covered pavilion during the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival, staffed by an Iron Pig bartender with a bounce house in the fenced field behind it — The full wooden bar inside the pavilion, run by Iron Pig Smokehouse, with the fenced field right behind it.

The Iron Pig Smokehouse food truck parked on the gravel patio with its serving window open and chalkboard menu sign — The Iron Pig Smokehouse food truck on the backyard patio.

1,000+ concert capacity · Live bands, benefits & community fundraisers

Concerts & Community Events

From live country and rock bands on the main stage to community fundraisers and benefits across all three connected spaces. See Events.

Live band The Ride performing on the main stage under the Iron Pig neon sign and buck antlers — Live band ('The Ride') on the main stage under the Iron Pig neon sign and antlers.

Three musicians in cowboy hats playing guitars on the wooden pavilion stage under blue and white stage lights — Live country-rock band on the wooden main stage.

Two guitarists in cowboy hats singing and playing on the main stage under pink stage lights — Close-up on the main stage during a nighttime show.

Otsego County Fire Department Tower 2 ladder truck and vintage fire truck on site for a Fill the Boot community fundraiser — Otsego County Fire Department ladder truck (Tower 2) and vintage truck at a community fundraiser.

Space 3 · Fenced field behind the pavilion · 2nd Annual Harvest Festival

Parties, Harvest Festival & Fenced Field

Our open, fenced field behind the pavilion connects directly to the pavilion and patio. Photos below are from our 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — featuring a giant inflatable obstacle course, 4x4 monster-truck bounce house, inflatable slide, dunk tank, pony rides and petting zoo. See Parties.

Giant inflatable obstacle course set up on the grass in the fenced field during the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Giant inflatable obstacle course in the fenced field at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival.

4x4 monster-truck inflatable bounce house in the fenced field on a sunny day during the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — 4x4 monster-truck bounce house in the fenced field (2nd Annual Harvest Festival).

Parent and smiling toddler going down the colorful inflatable slide at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Family fun on the inflatable slide at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival.

Inflatable games in the fenced field behind the pavilion during the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Inflatables in the fenced field behind the pavilion.

Blue dunk tank with yellow target banner set up in the fenced field for the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Dunk tank in the fenced field at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival.

Child in a pink skirt riding a saddled pony led by a handler in the fenced field at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Pony rides in the fenced field during the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival.

Miniature horse in a wire petting-zoo pen on the grass at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Miniature horse in the petting zoo at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival.

Three goats inside a petting-zoo pen in the fenced field at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival — Petting-zoo goats at the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival.

Across the street from Otsego Lake & Trail 27 · Snowmobile, trailer & charter bus parking

Otsego Lake, Trail 27, Snowmobiles & Parking

The Lakeside Pavilion is at 4055 Old US Hwy 27 S, directly across the street from Otsego Lake and Trail 27 (Iron Belle Trail / North Central State Trail), with 72 on-site spaces (including 5 ADA), shuttle and charter bus access, and designated snowmobile & trailer parking. See Riders and Visit.

Aerial sunset photo of Otsego Lake showing Old US Hwy 27 S and Trail 27 running along the east shore on the right, across the street from The Lakeside Pavilion — Aerial sunset over Otsego Lake. Old US Hwy 27 S and Trail 27 run along the east shore on the right; The Lakeside Pavilion sits across Old US 27 and Trail 27 on the east side of the road (not on the lake).

Yamaha, Ski-Doo and Phazer snowmobiles parked in the falling snow in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse and The Lakeside Pavilion sign with the timber-frame pavilion behind it — Snowmobiles parked in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse / The Lakeside Pavilion sign with the timber pavilion behind it.

Row of Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo snowmobiles parked in the snow along Old US Hwy 27 S in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse road sign — Sleds parked along Old US Hwy 27 S by the Iron Pig Smokehouse sign, across from Trail 27.

Family of snowmobilers in helmets on a youth Arctic Cat ZR 200 and full-size snowmobile in the snow — Family of snowmobilers geared up for a winter ride.

Pickup truck towing a large snowmobile trailer parked on site in winter — Pickup truck and snowmobile trailer parked on site in winter.

Full-size Compass Coach charter shuttle bus parked out front in front of the Iron Pig Smokehouse and The Lakeside Pavilion sign — Full-size charter/shuttle bus parked out front in front of The Lakeside Pavilion sign — easy access for wedding shuttles and group charters.

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Catered events from $29 per person. Final quote depends on menu, guest count and date. Walk the pavilion, patio and field with us before you book.

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