Huge New Event Venue in the Works in Charlotte

There's a giant new event venue coming to the greater Lansing area by 2027.

Construction is currently underway at The Quarry, located at 3659 E. Clinton Trail in Charlotte, which developers say is being designed to host a variety of events from small gatherings to major concerts.

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The idea for The Quarry came about shortly after a tornado ripped through the Charlotte area in May 2025. An EF-1 tornado carved a path of more than 15 miles through Eaton County on May 15 destroying a number of homes and outbuildings, including several at Hidden Creek Farms — a local venue known for hosting weddings, small concerts and other events.

Adam and Haley Auvenshine, who own and operate Hidden Creek Farms, have spent the past several months cleaning up their property and forging a path for their future.

Why The Quarry Is Rising: From Disaster to Opportunity

"A little bit after the tornado happened, a good friend of ours came to us and said that they had a really good idea, too, that went right along with what our mission was and really that was bringing people together, creating community," says Adam.

"Basically everything that we had done at Hidden Creek, we are transferring right over (to The Quarry)," he says.

What the Venue Will Include: Weddings, Concerts & More

The Auvenshines are heavily involved in the new space, which will include a wedding venue, a barn for community events, and an outdoor space large enough to support concerts for around 8,000 to 10,000 in attendance.

"So with this new opportunity, we have a much larger canvas, too. We have a lake that will be there as well, almost about an 80 acre lake," Adam says, adding that the hope is to become a staple in the state of Michigan.

"Our big thing is bringing the excitement, bringing the community together, hosting fun events that people love to come to, bring the family to, and you leave better than when you came," says Adam.

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The Quarry is located about 4 miles east of Charlotte on M-50. It's not quite 7 miles northwest of Eaton Rapids.