Mixon Farms Wedding Photographer & Videographer

We’ve shot more than 40 weddings at The Pavilion at Mixon Farms since 2016, and we were honored with the First Harvest Vendor award at the property’s 2026 grand reopening.

Manatee County Explore and Play. The Mixon family sold the last 39 acres in 2025, and the county stepped in to buy the property instead of a developer, keeping it open and green.

The Pavilion at Mixon Farms’ original social media accounts were not turned over to Manatee County as part of the sale, so Manatee County Explore and Play has no access to or control over them. For current updates and official information, follow Manatee County Explore and Play directly.

Most couples marry at the white gazebo by the koi pond, framed by a rock waterfall and lush gardens. It’s the image most people picture when they think of this venue.

Beyond the gazebo and koi pond, the property has a lot to offer: the Tunnel of Love, the butterfly garden, walking trails, and stretches of bamboo and lush vegetation throughout. A palm-lined arbor strung with lights sits just off the garden path too, one of our favorite formal photo spots at Mixon Farms.

Up to 300 guests.

You have two options. You can leave the ceremony where it’s planned and guests can stand under the pavilion, or the whole ceremony can be moved into the pavilion.

Yes, open parking is available on site. All vehicles must be parked in public parking areas, and overnight parking is not allowed.

Outside vendors are the only option at Mixon Farms. Each vendor must be a licensed business and carry liability insurance.

Yes, Manatee County ordinance sets a 10pm curfew.

The Gazebo and Grand Pavilion rental includes a one hour rehearsal, setup time, a five hour event, and one hour of cleanup. It also includes two air conditioned suites for getting ready, dinner tables and chairs for 100 guests, and an event supervisor on site.

Yes, with approval. Events with alcohol require additional insurance and a refundable deposit, and the county reserves the right to decline alcohol requests for any event.

Yes. No staples, nails, or tacks, no open flames or candles (chafing dishes are fine), no fireworks or sparklers, and no balloons, confetti, or fake flower petals. Real flower petals are allowed but must be removed during cleanup.

Yes. Amplified sound must stay at a level that isn’t audible from more than 50 feet away.

No. The venue provides day-of venue manager only, not full wedding planning services.

Applications must be submitted at least 14 days before the event, though booking well in advance is strongly recommended since popular dates fill up. Applications within 30 days of the event are subject to a late booking fee.