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.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Halfway to Hazard
Halfway to Hazard are real music business survivors. When they take the stage at WE Fest 2016 in August in Detroit Lakes, Minn., they will be armed with a level of musical maturity that can only come from hard personal experience.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Granger Smith
Granger Smith has had an amazing breakthrough year, and his set at WE Fest 2016 is certain to feature the song that has finally cracked national radio for the longtime Texas star.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: LoCash
LoCash have become one of country music's most inspiring underdog stories with their recent success, but it didn't come easy — or fast.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Billy Currington
Fans who catch Billy Currington live at WE Fest 2016 are going to see one of country music's best vocalists deliver nothing but non-stop hits.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Gary Allan
Gary Allan is one of the coolest performers in country music, as fans who see him live in person at WE Fest 2016 will learn first-hand.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Joe Nichols
Joe Nichols' unique vocal style and traditional country leanings have made him a country music favorite for the last 15 years.
2016 WE Fest Lineup: Lee Brice
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is one of the most acclaimed rock 'n' roll frontmen of all time, but he's turning his attention to country music for a new tour that includes a much-anticipated slot at WE Fest 2016.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Tim McGraw
There are plenty of reasons Tim McGraw is one of the most perennially successful acts in country music, as fans who get to catch his headlining set at WE Fest 2016 will be able to attest.
WE Fest 2016 Lineup: Kid Rock
Kid Rock got his start in the Detroit underground music scene as a deejay, and used that to launch a recording career as a hardcore rapper.