Weddings, Receptions, Banquets, Consumer Shows & more

Simply Elegant

Upcoming Events

Gaylord Chamber Holiday After-Hours
December 10
5pm - 8pm Details & Event Tickets

Mark your calendars for December Holiday After Hours - Hosted by The Ellison Place. This Event will include great food, cocktails, and even better company!

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
December 13
9am - 3pm Details & Event Info

Lots of vendors to choose from! Finish your holiday shopping with unique gift items! The first 100 people get swag bags! Some will contain shopping bucks!!

Gaylord Boat Show
February 20, 21, 22
12pm - 8pm, 10 - 6pm, 10-4pm Details & Event Tickets

This exciting event will feature over 75 watercraft on display, including the newest and hottest models for 2026! in addition to docks, lifts, kayaks, boating accessories, and more!

Gaylord Boat Show
February 27, 28, March 1
12pm - 8pm, 10 - 6pm, 10-4pm Details & Event Tickets

This exciting event will feature the largest most popular RV dealers in Michigan featuring Brewbaker's of Onaway, Petoskey RV USA of Petoskey, RV Central of Mt. Pleasant, Cherry Capital RV of Traverse City, Tri-City RV of Bay City.

Gaylord Gun & Knife Show
March 21-22, 2026
9am - 5pm, 9am - 3pm Event Details

packed with guns, knives, shooting supplies, ammunition, military items, gun parts, sporting collectables, and everything else you expect to see at a great show.

Weddings & Receptions

Consumer & Trade Shows

Banquets & Fundraisers

Corporate Training & Retreats

Weddings & Receptions

An elegant, spacious and versatile event venue focused on delivering a first class experience.

Learn more about our Wedding Packages

Consumer & Trade Shows

Large bay doors and 30,000 sq ft. allows us the ability to host even the biggest consumer shows.

Learn more about our Corporate Events

Banquets & Fundraisers

A refined and versatile space designed to accommodate a wide variety of events.

Learn more about our Other Events

Corporate Training & Retreats

Bring your team to Northern Michigan for training and team building. We can accommodate groups as large as 2,200.

Learn more about our Corporate Events

Ellison Place is a first class facility. There is nothing like it in Northern Michigan. Great ambiance, Great location, Great staff.
Ian B | Event Attendee

Diane, Lori & Kevin went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect! The Ellison Place is such a beautiful venue and with the best team they made everything about my wedding day run smoothly with no problems!
Kaylee G | Bride

Attended a Christmas party at the Ellison ... it is a phenomenal venue and so versatile in space and theme ... great location, too.
Karen E | Event Attendee