WE Fest kicks off 40th anniversary With Long Lines of Traffic

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — People heading to WE Fest’s 40th anniversary in Detroit Lakes encountered jam packed traffic, stopped at times according to social media posts, and filled lots on day one.

The three day country music festival features headliners Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown and Brad Paisley and so many other artists.

Not only is there live music but there is also fun things to do each day including taking a helicopter ride over the ranch.

This year is expected to be the biggest festival yet estimates of 120,000 people attending.

New this year on Friday they will be showing their gratitude for military and law-enforcement by painting WE Fest Blue.

Wear blue or decorate your campsite blue for the decorating contest.

“First of all, we have safety checks at all of our gates, so leave your guns at home. We have metal detectors going in and out of our bowl so practice safe partying and have a party buddy. Come out and have a good time,” said WE Fest General Manager Mark Bjerke.

More information is available on the WeFest App or at wefest.com.