WE Fest

WE Fest has become one of the leading country music festivals in North America since its inception more than 30 years ago. The country music and camping festival takes place annually in Detroit Lakes, Minn., at Soo Pass Ranch, which features a natural amphitheater that can hold up to 50,000 fans. The property also includes 10 campgrounds that can accommodate up to 35,000 campers, making it an ideal setting for one of the most popular destination festivals in country. WE Fest has been nominated twice for the CMA's prestigious Best Special Event award, with recent headliners including Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Eric Church and Tim McGraw.

Takes Place: Aug. 1-3, 2019
Location: Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Further Reading: Pictures from WE Fest 2018

WE Fest 2017 Pictures: Best of the Fest

WE Fest is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2017 with a massive three-day lineup: Headliners Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band and Luke Bryan are just the start.

Angela Stefano

WE Fest 2017 Announces Full Lineup!

WE Fest 2017 has added Eli Young Band, Michael Ray, RaeLynn and Logan Brill to the bill, completing the lineup for an exciting three-day roster of the top acts in country music.

Sterling Whitaker

Lady Antebellum Announced to Headline WE Fest 2017

Lady Antebellum have been announced as the third headliner at WE Fest 2017, joining a staggering lineup of talent that already includes headliners Luke Bryan and Zac Brown Band.

Sterling Whitaker

Best Photos From WE Fest 2016!

WE Fest 2016 was one for the record books! Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Kid Rock headlined the three-night festival, and a slew of supporting acts helped make it the best one yet.

Coti Howell

WE Fest 2016 Hosts 150K Country Fans

WE Fest 2016 celebrated country music with some of the biggest acts in the genre. Additionally, 150,000 country fans attended the three-day festival, held in Detroit Lakes, Minn., from Aug. 4-6.

Annie Reuter

LoCash Play 'Never Have I Ever': Snooping, Streaking + More

LoCash talk snooping, streaking, naked celebrities and more during a revealing game of Never Have I Ever.

Annie Reuter

7 Moments You Missed at WE Fest

During three days of loud and live country music at WE Fest 2016, nearly two dozen artists took the stage, but these were the BEST moments.

Billy Dukes

Steven Tyler Brings the Hits & Soul to WE Fest 2016

Before Tim McGraw took the stage to close out WE Fest 2016 Saturday night (Aug. 6), Steven Tyler served as opener for the country superstar in Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Annie Reuter

Tim McGraw's Charismatic WE Fest Set Mixes Hits Hits

Mixing old with new, country with rock and blues and choreographed poses with impromptu fan interaction, Tim McGraw gave a master class on how to entertain country music’s largest outdoor audience at WE Fest.

Billy Dukes

Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band Announced as 2017 WE Fest Headliners

Yes, WE Fest can get even bigger. On Saturday night (Aug. 6) the first headliners for 2017 WE Fest were announced to fans at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minn. Luke Bryan and the Zac Brown Band will close two of the three nights of country music's biggest camping and country music festival.

Billy Dukes