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.
Colt Ford's WE Fest 2015 Set a Truly Interactive Experience
If anyone watching Colt Ford didn't get a photo or an autograph during the singer's 75-minute set at WE Fest 2015 on Saturday afternoon, it's because they weren't trying. Ford kept the energy up on stage and off during a four-song autograph signing session in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Swon Brothers Are All About the Ladies at WE Fest 2015
The Swon Brothers' set at 2015 WE Fest was all about the ladies, so it's fitting that the new song they revealed was about a girl, too.
Miranda Lambert's Emotional Return Comes at WE Fest 2015
Sadness, anger, joy, gratitude ... fans could see and hear all of these emotions during Miranda Lambert's set at WE Fest 2015 on Friday night (Aug. 7). The recently-divorced country superstar alluded to her split in direct and indirect ways, but that drama quickly took a backseat to what was going on between the amps.
Dierks Bentley Literally Comes a Little Closer at WE Fest
The evening crowd certainly got close to Dierks Bentley on Day 2 at WE Fest 2015. One lucky fan danced with the "Riser" singer, while another enjoyed shotgunning a beer onstage with the star. Others got high fives or even had the chance to touch his arm when Bentley ran out into the audience during "Come a Little Closer."
Eric Church to Headline WE Fest 2016
Eric Church was recently announced as the subject of a new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit, coming this fall and running through early 2016 -- but that's not the only big thing already on Church's calendar for next year. The country star has just been announced as the very first headliner for WE Fest 2016!
Tyler Farr Invites Fans Onstage During 2015 WE Fest
From the start, Tyler Farr's first-ever appearance at WE Fest set the bar high and made Day 2 one to remember.
Eric Paslay Kicks Off the 'Friday Night' Party at WE Fest
Eric Paslay brought out one of the bigger crowds seen so far at WE Fest 2015. The tall and relaxed singer-songwriter seems to be lining himself up for headliner status, which he made evident as he overcame minor technical difficulties and danced his way through several hits he's written, plus a few covers, during Friday's (Aug. 7) set.
Randy Rogers Band Bring Solid Set to Day 2 of WE Fest 2015
Randy Rogers Band was the first band to hit the stage during Day 2 of WE Fest 2015. Soon after the gates opened and eager fans streamed in, the band kicked off a strong set and the crowd fell in love with the fine Texan musicians.
Things We Learned on Day 1 of WE Fest 2015
Day 1 of the biggest country music festival in America included sets from Big & Rich, Hank Williams Jr., Rascal Flatts and more.
Rascal Flatts' WE Fest Performance Becomes Giant Singalong
Fans knew every word of Rascal Flatts' set to close Day 1 of WE Fest 2015, so Gary LeVox figured, 'Why not let them sing?' The lead singer held the microphone to the audience during almost every song of the trio's 90-minute performance on Thursday night (August 6), and the crowd was happy to answer.