DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — The State Patrol says it conducted more than 1,000 traffic stops and made nine DWI arrests during the three days of WE Fest south of Detroit Lakes. 511 citations or warnings were issued for speeding and there 119 seatbelt violation citations or warnings. 14 minors were cited for underage drinking. There were 21 citations for…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Well before the country crowd takes over, Soo Pass Ranch hosts the MAD Summer Party this Saturday in Detroit Lakes. It’s owned and operated by Mark and Dave and not affiliated with WE Fest, although they work there. There will be free parking and the doors open at 4 p.m. Saturday. Back for More opens…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — WE Fest is coming “Alive in ’25”. WE Fest’s 2025 lineup is out and the headliners are Hardy, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson. Other acts include Ashley McBryde, Gretchen Wilson, Kip Moore, Megan Moroney and a whole bunch of newcomers. Tickets, ad-ons, camping and parking passes all go on sale Thursday, September 26 at we…
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. (KVRR) — With its second day running, fest-goers are pumped up for the next performances of Stephen Wilson Jr, Lonestar, Trace Adkins, Carly Pearce, and Parker McCollum . “I’m so excited to see Carly Pearce. I love her.” “Yeah me too, we’ve been both talking about that like she’s like the most excited for that out of…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — WE Fest is back for its 41st year at the Soo Pass Ranch near Detroit Lakes. It is one of the largest country music and camping festivals in the nation. Typically, more than 100,000 people attend each year. With that attendance comes increased traffic in the area around the festival grounds. Minnesota State Patrol will…
(DETROIT LAKES, Minn.) – WE Fest, the largest and longest-running country music & camping festival in the nation, has announced its 2024 lineup. Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum and Eric Church will each headline a night, August 1, 2 and 3. The full lineup includes Koe Wetzel, Carly Pearce, Elle King, Trace Adkins, Warren Zeiders, Paul Cauthen, Lonestar, The Bellamy Brothers,…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRRKDLM) — It was another busy and long weekend for law enforcement dealing with traffic and crowds at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes. Becker County Sheriff’s Office logged more than 600 emergency calls-for-service during WE Fest: that was nearly triple the normal call volume for all of Becker County. They responded to 12 assaults, some involving multiple…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Three days and nights of country music and camping comes to an end at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. WE Fest’s final headliner, Kane Brown, hit the stage around 11 Saturday night due to a rain delay. Organizers issued a shelter in place around 8:30 due to the threat of weather. But the show…
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…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — The annual country music concert and camping festival known as WE Fest has landed it’s next three headliners. Morgan Wallen, Brad Paisley and Kane Brown will all headline a night during the festival from August 3-5, 2023 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. Brothers Osborne was also announced. A press release says fans can…
