About this vendor
Founded in 2016, Iron Fish Distillery is proud to be Michigan’s first farm distillery. Nestled along the scenic Betsie River watershed—home of the iconic Steelhead—our destination distillery welcomes over 100,000 guests each year to a stunning 120-acre agricultural property in Springdale Township, Manistee County. Once an abandoned farm, this land has been thoughtfully restored and is now a MAEAP-certified working farm and distillery.
photography by Anna Beth Smith, Lauren Tassi, Nicole DiGiovanni, Courtney Kent, Anna Zajac, and Ryon Elizabeth.
Our beautifully renovated historic timber-frame Barn Venue offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Adorned with bistro lighting, ceiling fans, and a cozy upper loft, the 38 x 80-foot barn is fully ADA-compliant and comfortably seats up to 150 guests, with accommodations available for up to 200.
Say “I do” beneath the canopy of mature maple trees in our serene outdoor ceremony space, which includes natural seating for up to 100 guests—ideal for intimate, woodland weddings.
Additional amenities include private getting-ready suites, a picturesque Farmhouse Airbnb rental just steps from the venue, and dedicated spaces for rehearsal dinners and pre-wedding gatherings.
As a working distillery, we’re proud to offer fresh, seasonal cocktails crafted on-site, guided tours, custom wedding favors, and stunning photo backdrops that showcase the beauty of northern Michigan.
Let Iron Fish Distillery be the backdrop to your unforgettable celebration.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Barn
- Brewery & Distillery
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Rentals & Equipment
Reviews
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5
out of 5.03 reviews
Taylor was great and so helpful throughout the wedding planning process! The barn is beautiful as is, or a great canvas for decorating more, if that's your style. We received many ...
compliments on our venue, and of course the drinks are delicious crowd-pleasers!
We truly could not have had a better venue! We LOVED Iron Fish (as did our guests!) and most importantly Iron Fish really does have the most amazing staff. I had chosen the venue b...
efore my groom had seen it and when we went together for the first time a few months before the wedding, the owner and staff were all so excited to learn we were getting married at IFD. Then, working with Taylor was a breeze. We exchanged several emails to settle on the perfect cocktail menu and also had a phone call with her and my day-of coordinator to ensure everything ran smoothly. She was very helpful in securing a room for two of my guests who were new moms and needed space to pump. Taylor was around the entire evening and we felt so well taken care of. I highly, highly recommend getting married at IFD - you won't be disappointed!
The TEAM at Iron Fish Distillery are beyond exceptional. They worked with us every step of the way to ensure our day was perfect - AND it was! The venue is absolutely stunning. ...
Having the barn, outdoor oak grove, and farm house on-site made the day and week easy.
Contact
14234 Dzuibanek Rd, Thompsonville, MI
The Iron Fish Distillery