On the shores of Lake Sallie in Detroit Lakes, Minn., Soo Pass Ranch is the perfect natural venue for WE Fest. Its amphitheater can hold up to 50,000 people, and the meadows and woods surrounding the concert bowl offer space for 35,000 campers. For 30-plus years, WE Fest has been one of the United States' leading country music festivals, offering festivalgoers sets from artists such as Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Jake Owen and many more. The event has earned nominations for the Country Music Association's Best Special Event honor twice.
7 Moments You Missed at WE Fest 2016
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.
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.
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.
Review: Gary Allan's WE Fest Set Displays Collection of Singles
Gary Allan let his inner rockstar show during Saturday's (Aug. 6) WE Fest 2016 set. He waltzed onto the stage wearing a leather jacket, black T-shirt and ripped jeans to deliver a pretty rockin' performance.
Halfway to Hazard Bring Guitar Jams to WE Fest 2016
Halfway to Hazard reunited last year, and the duo — made up of David Tolliver and Chad Warrix — said they have played more live shows in the past year than their entire career combined before their performance at WE Fest 2016 on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 6).
Review: High Valley Share Sweet Family Stories at WE Fest 2016
High Valley got personal during Saturday's (Aug. 6) early afternoon set at WE Fest 2016.
Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band Announced as 2017 WE Fest Headliners
Yes, WE Fest can get even bigger.
Kid Rock Brings His Brand of Country to WE Fest 2016
The idea of Kid Rock headlining a country festival may have some fans scratching their heads, and they wouldn't be the only ones.
Billy Currington Sets the Bar at WE Fest
Billy Currington is an artist who has more hits than you realize. Like Rick Springfield or Richard Marx, Currington leaves you saying “And this is his song, too!” over and over again. At WE Fest, every one of those hits sounded better than on the record.
Review: Montgomery Gentry Play Jam-Packed WE Fest 2016 Set
Montgomery Gentry didn't play all night long on Friday night (Aug. 5), but they packed as many songs as they could into a hit-filled 90-minute set.