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WE Fest

WE Fest

August 5–2026 (day: 8) · Detroit Lakes, MN, United States · Soo Pass Ranch

WE Fest is one of the largest and longest-running country music and camping festivals in the United States. Held annually at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the festival features a massive lineup of country music superstars and rising talents. The event is known for its expansive campgrounds, including ten different areas catering to various lifestyles, and a natural amphitheater setting. Beyond the music, attendees enjoy a variety of activities such as the 'Watermelon Patch' tradition, campsite decoration contests, and a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere often described as Minnesota's rowdiest campout.

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Lineup

Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson

country

Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn

country, classic country

Max McNown

Max McNown

Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett

country, acoustic country

Flatland Cavalry

Flatland Cavalry

texas country, red dirt

Little Big Town

Little Big Town

country

Jamey Johnson

Jamey Johnson

outlaw country, country

Cooper Alan

Cooper Alan

country

Randy Houser

Randy Houser

country, acoustic country

Shenandoah

Shenandoah

classic country, country

Brent Cobb

Brent Cobb

americana, alt country

Elizabeth Nichols

Elizabeth Nichols

Diamond Rio

Diamond Rio

classic country, country

Maggie Antone

Maggie Antone

Noeline Hofmann

Noeline Hofmann

The Droptines

The Droptines

red dirt

Matt Schuster

Matt Schuster

Nate Smith

Nate Smith

jazz fusion, indie jazz

Nathan Bess

Nathan Bess

The Kruse Brothers

The Kruse Brothers

Blake Proehl

Blake Proehl

Matt Rogers

Matt Rogers

Braden Jamison

Braden Jamison

Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas

Brianna Helbling

Brianna Helbling

Jordan Beem

Jordan Beem

Dan Brekke

Dan Brekke

Laila Noelle

Laila Noelle

Maiden Dixie

Maiden Dixie

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Venue

Soo Pass Ranch·25526 County Highway 22, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesDirections
From$202
Ages18–null
Family FriendlyNo

The official WE Fest website does not provide specific details on sustainability practices. However, some sources mention efforts such as using city sewer and water lines to allow for running water and permanent restrooms, which can be considered a more sustainable option than portable toilets.

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