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.
William Michael Morgan Kicks Off Day Two of WE Fest 2016
Day 2 of WE Fest 2016 kicked off with a traditional country set from newcomer William Michael Morgan.
Granger Smith Makes Spirited WE Fest 2016 Debut with Earl Dibbles Jr.
Granger Smith has played many festivals across the U.S., but on Friday afternoon (Aug. 5), he made his debut at WE Fest 2016 in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Review: Eric Church’s WE Fest Set Charts Singer’s Rise to Stardom
Eric Church had played WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minn. on three previous occasions, and the singer took time during Thursday (Aug. 4) night’s headlining set to recognize how far he’s come.
Review: Lee Brice Brings the Hits and the Beer to WE Fest 2016
Review: Joe Nichols Plays Eclectic Set at WE Fest 2016
Storm clouds rolled in Thursday evening (Aug. 4) as Joe Nichols took the stage at WE Fest 2016, but he kept the rain at bay.
Review: LoCash Bring the Party to WE Fest 2016
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Amanda Watkins
Amanda Watkins is one example of how WE Fest 2016 mixes the hottest acts and the most up-and-coming talent in country music for three solid days of fun, sun and country music.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: High Valley
High Valley had to overcome more than just the usual obstacles on their way to country music success. When they take the stage at WE Fest 2016 in August, they will have more than earned their place among the other acts on the bill for their sheer tenacity.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: William Michael Morgan
William Michael Morgan is an artist whose growing success rebuts the often-stated theory that traditional country music is dead and gone. Fans who love that classic country sound will want to make sure to catch his set at WE Fest 2016 in August.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Montgomery Gentry
Montgomery Gentry will bring more than 15 years of hits to the stage when they perform on Friday night (Aug. 5) as part of the second day of WE Fest 2016.