WE Fest

Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Trace Adkins to perform at 2024 WE Fest

(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,…

Law Enforcement Kept Busy During 3-Day WE Fest in Detroit Lakes

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…

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…

2022 WE Fest By The Numbers From Minnesota State Patrol

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota State Patrol made more than 1,300 traffic stops during We Fest and 8 arrests for drunk driving. Eight minors were cited for underage drinking. There were also 6 arrests on outstanding warrants and five drug arrests. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says 440 citations or warnings for speeding were given with four drivers going more than…

WE Fest announces official 2022 lineup

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan will headline the 2022 WE Fest at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. The official lineup includes: Thursday, Aug. 4: Headliner: Jason Aldean Chris Janson, Blanco Brown, Elvie Shane, Hitchville Friday, Aug. 5: Headliner: Miranda Lambert Lee Brice, Clay Walker, Priscilla Block, Ray Fulcher Saturday, Aug.6: Headliner:…

Country Music Fans Rejoice As WE Fest Gets Underway In Detroit Lakes

One of the region's most anticipated concerts is back and in full swing

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — WE Fest is back to fun in 2021 and better than ever. “WE Fest is a celebration of music,” said Matt Mithun. “Country’s largest camping and country music festival here in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.” Mark Bjerke said. WE Fest is anticipating thousands of people to pour into the gates this year and enjoy the sounds…