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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

2:00 PM - Gates Open on Miller Lite Stage 2:45 PM – Maiden Dixie 4:15 PM – Logan Mize 6:15 PM – Big & Rich 8:30 PM – Hank

Williams Jr. 10:0 0 PM – Karaoke Finalist, Miller Lite Main Stage 10:4 5 PM – Rascal Flatts

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015

2:00 PM – Gates Open 2:45 PM – Randy Rogers .

Band 4:15 PM – Eric Paslay 6:15 PM – Tyler Farr 8:30 PM – Dierks .

Bentley 10:0 0 PM – Karaoke Finalist, Miller Lite Main Stage 10:45 PM – Miranda

Lambert

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

2:00 PM – Gates Open 2:45 PM – The Swon

Brothers 4:15 PM – Colt Ford 6:15 PM – Eli Young

Band 8:3 0 PM – Jake Owen 10:0 0 PM – Karaoke Finalist, Miller Lite Main Stage 10:4 5 PM – Blake

Shelton Fireworks

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015

6:30 PM – Saloon Opens 7:00 PM – Tim Eggebraaten 8:00 PM-2:00 AM – FREE Early Bird Party at the Barn Stage 9:00 PM - Redline 10:30 PM – Shane Martin Band 12:00 AM – Jeremiah James Korfe

5:4 5 PM – Karaoke Finalist at

the Barn Stage 7:45 PM – Karaoke Finalist at

the Barn Stage 12:3 0 AM – Randy Rogers Band at

the Barn Stage

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015

5:4 5 PM – Karaoke Finalist at

the Barn Stage 7:45 PM – Karaoke Finalist at

the Barn Stage 12:30 AM Barn Stage – Colt Ford

6:30 PM – Saloon Opens 7:00 PM-2:00 AM – FREE Kick Off Party at the Barn Stage 7:00 PM – Shane Martin Band 9:00 PM – Jackson Michelson 11:00 PM – Maiden Dixie

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

5:45 PM – Karaoke Finalist at

the Barn Stage 7:45 PM – Karaoke Finalist at

the Barn Stage 12:3 0 AM – Logan Mize at

the Barn Stage

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PROGRAM

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Redline..............................................................................................................11 Shane Martin Band................................................................................... 11, 12 Jeremiah James Korfe.....................................................................................11 Jackson Michelson...........................................................................................13 Maiden Dixie............................................................................................. 11, 26 Logan Mize.......................................................................................................28 Big & Rich.........................................................................................................30 Hank Williams Jr.............................................................................................32 Rascal Flatts.....................................................................................................34 Randy Rogers Band..........................................................................................46 Eric Paslay.........................................................................................................48 Tyler Farr..........................................................................................................50 Dierks Bentley..................................................................................................52 Miranda Lambert.............................................................................................54 The Swon Brothers...........................................................................................60 Colt Ford...........................................................................................................62 Eli Young Band.................................................................................................64 Jake Owen........................................................................................................66 Blake Shelton....................................................................................................68

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Concert Schedule................................................................................................4 Welcome to 33rd Annual WE Fest....................................................................6 New WE Fest App/Social Media......................................................................10 Tuesday Early Bird Camping Party..................................................................11 Wednesday Kick-off Party...............................................................................12 Shoppers Paradise............................................................................................14 On-site Contests..............................................................................................16 On-site Sponsor Promotions...........................................................................17 Campground Contest "My Neck of the Woods".............................................18 Shuttle Bus................................................................................................ 19, 63 Fundraisers................................................................................................. 20-21 Master of Ceremonies................................................................................ 22-23 Thursday Happenings......................................................................................24 Walk of Fame....................................................................................................25 Baggo Challenge...............................................................................................27 2016 Show Tickets..................................................................................... 36-37 Concession and Concert Bowl Map........................................................... 40-41 On-site map......................................................................................................42 Friday Happenings...........................................................................................44 Saturday Happenings.......................................................................................56 WE Fest Karaoke........................................................................................ 58-59 Street Team......................................................................................................72 WE Fest Rules...................................................................................................73 WE Fest Staff.............................................................................................. 74-75 Sponsors..................................................................................................... 76-77 Media Partners.................................................................................................78 –5–

WELCOME to the

33rd Annual

WE FEST What started as a vision 33 years ago, a hope and a dream, now through much hard work, WE Fest has developed into the premier Bob Bliss, event that is General Manager before us today; America’s largest Country Music and Camping Event! We fully understand that without our great and loyal fans, we would be nothing more than a dream. Thank you all for supporting us over the past 33 years.

Our goal has always been, and is even more today, to provide you with a venue, the talent and an entertainment experience second to none. We continue to develop this site to make it as comfortable

for you as possible, to seek out the best of the best in Country Music talent, to have the best sound, lights, and video the industry has to offer, to bring in the greatest vendors to satisfy your shopping desires...and all this to assure you the very best experience possible as you join us for the Country Music Event of the year...WE Fest!

Our commitment to you is simple...we will always keep the satisfaction and needs of our Fans at the center of all our decision making, and do our very best to provide this at the most affordable price possible. We will continue to book the Super Stars of Country Music and present a three day stellar line up of ALL your favorites at a price and value that cannot be beaten.

You are our number one asset.

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responded to make our 33 years in business, rather than a hope and dream for the future…you have made it history. Our ongoing commitment to each of you going forward is to continue to build this site and your entertainment experience on a level that earns your trust, respect and loyal patronage.

As we celebrate our 33rd annual WE Fest with you, this one is for you!

Cheers, with a Miller Lite Beer salute to 33 years of the best in Country Music!

Have the time of your life, enjoy your family and friends, treat each other as you would want to be treated, and be safe.

From all of us on staff here to serve you…thank you for making this all possible.

Bob Bliss

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CAMPING PARTY

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HAPPENINGS WAKE UP AND SMELL THE CAMPFIRE COFFEE...

NEED ICE, WATER, OR YOUR RV PUMPED? ASK THE CAMPING MANAGERS FOR HELP.

NEED SECURITY, MEDICAL OR A RIDE FOR SOMEONE IN YOUR GROUP?

Contact anyone with a radio and they will be glad to help.

FAQ

SCHEDULE

...by purchasing firewood for sale at the festival.

Watch for the traveling firewood salespeople.

WEDNESDAY

KICK OFF PARTY DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE BARN STAGE

7:00 P.M.

SHANE MARTIN

BAND

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9:00 P.M.

11:00 P.M.

MAIDEN DIXIE WILL ALSO BE ON THE MAIN STAGE THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:45 P.M.

MAIDEN DIXIE

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WELCOME SHOPPERS! Welcome Shoppers!!! Be one of the first 10,000 to enter the Concert Bowl for a Commemorative Souvenir, a different item each day. Take advantage of shorter lines, larger varieties, and great deals. Remember, all food and beverage purchased in the Concert Bowl must be made with Food and Beverage Tickets.Come in early and get stocked up for the weekend!

Hungry? We have the best Food Vendors to cure those hunger pains - Burgers, oof-da-Tacos, Sandwiches, Egg Rolls, Cheese Curds, Apple Strudel, Gyros, French Fries, BBQ, mini donuts and so much more.

Quench your thirst with a refreshing Pepsi Product like Mountain Dew, Sobe, Aquafina, or Red Bull. Have an ice cold Miller Lite or Mike's Hard Lemonade or a flavored coffee that comes hot or cold.

Shopping? Again, we continue to add new Merchandise Vendors. Tattoos, a Hair Color, a Cowboy Hat, a new pair of boots, a blanket for cool nights, an Old Time Photo, or jewelry for that special someone. Walk the vendor circle, there is something for everyone. Check out the "Trading Post" located near the West entrance as well as the East and West mini strip malls featuring various different vendors. WOW, shopping galore!

If you are out in the Campgrounds, be sure to pick up an informational Vendor Flyer at any Campground Entrance.

Check out the Food Vendors in Blue Ox, Hilltop, Oatfield, Northwoods and VIP Campgrounds. They are open 24 hours a day offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and the late night snack. Also on the fly are mobile vendors offering coffee, ice cream, or a beer belt to carry your beverages.

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Outlet Recreation.com is open for business with a full camper display set up by the west gate. Open from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Over a dozen trailers, fifth wheelers and motor homes all available for sale and immediate delivery. Super crazy low prices, trades welcome, financing available, door prizes and fun games, plus a full camper accessory store for all your last minute needs--on-site service available call 888-478-6690 for more information.

Look for the Lottery golf carts in the campgrounds around WE Fest or come inside the concert bowl and find us at one of our three booths. We’ll be selling Lottery tickets and giving away free gifts with every $10 purchase.

Win a paddleboard!

Visit our booths for details.

KLN FAMILY BRANDS,

parent company of Barrel O' Fun Snacks, Kenny’s Candy, Nutheads Chocolate Factory and Tuffy’s Pet Foods has been an event marketing partner for the past 33 years! This year, look for their products in the concession area, VIP tent & out in the campgrounds. Samples will be handed out daily in the concert bowl starting at 2:00 PM. Every day will be Larry The Cable Guy Cheeseburger and Fried Dill Pickle chips. Be sure to stop by on your way up to the concert to grab some delicious snacks!

– THURSDAY – Wiley Wallaby Australian Licorice from Kenny’s Candy Company – FRIDAY – Kookamonga Crunch from Nutheads Chocolate Factory.

– SATURDAY – Beer Chips from Barrel O’ Fun

REGISTER TO WIN A A PAIR OF ADIRONDACK CHAIRS & FIREPIT

Join us for a cold Leinie’s at the Leinie Lodge and register for a chance to win a pair of Leinenkugel’s Adirondack Chairs & Firepit!

CONTESTS

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SHOW US YOUR MIKE’S

WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR

Sign up to win an autographed guitar at the Pepsi concert bowl locations.

It’s always good to find a Hard Mike’s. Mike’s Hard Lemonade will be in the campgrounds checking coolers looking for refreshing Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Show them a hard Mike’s and you could win FUN goodies and trinkets.

GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH A SUPERSTAR

Stop by the Mountain Dew stand on the East side of the concert bowl and get your photo taken with celebrity stand-up likeness and register to WIN Mountain Dew Gear.

HYDRATION STATION

MILLER LITE BAGGO TOURNAMENT

Returning in 2015 will be the Miller Lite Baggo Tournament Thursday and Friday in the Concert Bowl 2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Watch as teams compete for VIP tickets to WE Fest 2016 and other great prizes.

SEVEN SISTERS SPIRITS

Replacing fluids and keeping yourself hydrated makes festivals a lot more FUN! Make sure to stop by one of the Hydration Stations and enjoy some Aquafina Water, Gatorade and Lipton Tea refreshments. Look for Pepsi barkers carrying ice cold bottles throughout the reserved lawn sections and concert bowl.

Liquid FUN is just minutes away. PUCKER and YUKON JACK, IRISH CREAM and SMIRNOFF. Get KINKY with a HARD MIKE’s or SURLY after chasing a MILLER LITE. JACK DANIELS, JIM BEAM, CAPTAIN MORGAN and E&J GALLO PRODUCTS agree that Seven Sisters Spirits is a must see. Check out the huge racks of spirits, libations, fermentations and brews at prices you won’t WINE about.

Located 3 minutes south of WE Fest on Hwy 59.

Store Hours 8:00 AM-10:00 PM.

MILLER LITE “MY NECK OF THE WOODS” CAMPING CONTEST & PROMOTIONS

The Miller Lite Team will be all over WE Fest looking for coolers filled with Miller Lite and campsites with the best use of the Miller Lite Original Can or logo celebrating your WE Fest Miller Time! The team will be giving away prizes and judging the camping contest - you could be chosen as the lucky player on-stage who wins Miller Lite prizes. Tweet us pics of your Miller Time moments to @MillerLite @WEFest MN usin g #itsmillertime #WEFest

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SHUTTLE SERVICES

WESTWARD HO: If you come from the west near Pit 6-11 or The Roadhouse, Pelican Zorbaz, Cormorant Inn, Cormorant Pub, Hotel Shoreham, give the FUN Bus a call 701-361-4456 and they will pick you up.

ON SITE: Hilltop campgrounds and our Day parking lots are serviced

by Ottertail Coaches for the WE Fest Parking shuttle. All of these shuttles pick up and drop off at the West gate.

FEST TAXIS: Looking for an easy way to get around at the Festival? Flag down a Fest Taxi. They will take you where you want to go.

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DOWNTOWN: The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce operates the most convenient parking shuttle.

Park free at the Becker County Fairgrounds and ride from 10:00 AM to 3:00 AM for a fee to the West Gate. If you’re camping with us you can ride this same shuttle FREE to the mile long city beach, downtown and back from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with your WE Fest camping wristband.

There is also a Shuttle that services a number of hotels and runs within the Chamber Shuttle system. Anderson Buses service both, for more info call the chamber at (218) 847-9202 or (800) 542-3992.

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Having Fun in a safe environment is what WE Fest is all about. For your convenience there are a variety of shuttle services so you can leave the driving to us.

South Melissa Drive Co. Hwy. 17 to Vergas

Fergus Falls

FREE CAMPER SHUTTLE WITH VALID WE FEST CAMPING WRIST BAND

THURSDAY: 10AM-6PM • FRIDAY 10AM-6PM SATURDAY 10AM-6PM

Campers with WE Fest camping wristbands shuttle free to and from the west gate at WE Fest, to the city beach and downtown Detroit Lakes.

GROCERIES • CLOTHING • PHARMACY • BANKS • LIQUOR STORE MALL • SWIMMING • RESTAURANTS Available to WE Fest campers with valid wristmands only - until 8pm

FREE PARKING

AT THE BECKER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 1310 Rossman Avenue • Detroit Lakes

THURSDAY: 10AM-2AM • FRIDAY 10AM-2AM SATURDAY 10AM-2AM Park in the Becker County Fairgrounds and Peoples Park for FREE until 2:00 a.m. Then ride the shuttle all day to and from WE Fest 3-DAY PASS - $15.00 UNLIMITED RIDE • 1-DAY PASS - $7.00 UNLIMITED RIDE Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce www.VisitDetroitLakes.com

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OF DETROIT LAKES & PERHAM

IMAGINE TAKING HOME A BRAND NEW 21’ RV AND A VIP PACKAGE FOR WE FEST IN 2015!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes & Perham are selling $20 raffle tickets throughout the festival and it could be you driving away with it all!

Look for the RV and BGC volunteers around the Barn Stage, Campgrounds, Concert Bowl, VIP Food Tent, and East Village to get your chance to win. Drawing held Saturday evening on the Main Stage.

WE RAISED OVER $100,000

LIONS CLUB LOCAL FUNDRAISER, WORLDWIDE EFFECT

FOR WE FEST SPONSORED CHARITIES IN 2014

Grab a hammer at the Lion’s booth on the West side of the concert bowl and hit the bell to win admiration from your fellow Festers and a prize. More brain than brawn feel good about yourself and help children in need all over the world by purchasing a raffle ticket for the chance to win one pair of box seats to the Thirty Fourth Annual WE Fest in 2016.

Thank you for helping us support the North Country Food Bank, American Cancer Society and Lakes Crisis Center with your generous cash donations Thursday, Friday and Saturday volunteers from each group will be passing a bucket.

Please give some paper money or coins. The North Country Food Bank serves you in the VIP food tent. The American Cancer society delivers FREE sunscreen from their booth next to the Lost and Found on the west side- cash donations can be left at the booth.

Lakes Crisis center is on-call to help with situations that may arise on the site.

Thank you for being generous and helping support the many other WE Fest charities who volunteer their time including the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes and Perham, The Masters Theatre Chaplains, Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, Lions Club, Humane Society of the Lakes, MSUM Women’s Basketball, Friends of Tamarac and Becker County 4-H. – 20 –

WIN VIP TICKETS TO THE THIRTY FOURTH ANNUAL WE FEST IN 2016

Help support the arts in the community that supports WE Fest all year long by purchasing a raffle ticket from one of the Historic Holmes Theater volunteers. Tickets are $5.00 a chance to Win VIP Tickets to the Thirty Fifth Annual WE Fest in 2016. When you purchase your ticket you will also help support the many fine theatrical and music performances at the Historic Holmes Theater plus programs that provide cultural diversity to the Detroit Lakes area.

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Gives You A Chance To WIN! Drawing will be Saturday, August 8th on stage!

2015 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite 21’ pull behind travel trailer

PLUS

a 2016 WE Fest VIP box seats & camping package for 2

PLUS a Deluxe camping package including a $200 Minnesota State Park gift card, portable grill and other camping gear

(Total Value $18,340!)

Look for us throughout WE Fest grounds and at the concert bowl every day!

Sponsored By: WE Fest Outlet Recreation KLN Family Brands Lakeshirts Midwest Bank Arvig Real Country 102 KRCQ Nereson Chevrolet Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & More

All proceeds benefit 800+ kids between the ages of 5 and 18 who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes & Perham.

Our clubs provide after school tutoring, healthy snacks and meals, mentoring, character building, community service projects & much, much more!

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HERE TO WELCOME YOU! STORME WARREN

Storme Warren is the morning show host on SiriusXM’s “The Highway”. He also hosts the longest and most listened to weekly Country Music Countdown show, “The Highway Hot 45”. Along with running his own Television production company, hosting his TV and radio shows, Storme is also known as the “Dick Clark of Nashville” (Tennessean Newspaper 3-10) for his annual duties as host of Music City’s 4th of July Concert Spectacular and the city’s outdoor Downtown New Year’s Eve “Bash on Broadway”. During the summer months,

Storme can be found emceeing music festivals from coast to coast and around the globe. With 32 years of broadcasting experience including 24 in Country Music, Storme has earned the title “Country Music’s Best Friend”.

TED FISKEVOLD Ted Fiskevold started at the WE Fest in 1992 and will enjoy his 24th consecutive WE Fest. TedF has been our Barn Stage MC since we started that stage in 2000!

This year marks the 16th year that he has welcomed fans and performers and kept the audience abreast of events both on the Barn Stage and around the WE Fest site. A lifelong music aficionado, collector of records, music

memorabilia and stringed instruments, concert and festival lover, and guitar player—TedF’s knowledge of

SHERIE KOBY Sherie Koby is the queen of making dreams come true! She is well known for creating the largest karaoke contest in the upper Midwest, the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup. This very

music trivia is phenomenal.

Be sure and check out the great Barn Stage action every day!

successful singing contest has been running for a solid 15 years! It is also WE Fest’s biggest promotion encompassing over five states.

Thousands of contestants from the upper Midwest compete to have a chance at the

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ultimate prize; open on the WE Fest main stage for a super star headliner. Sherie is a huge part of the WE Fest family and is making her debut as an official WE Fest emcee on the main stage this year! You can also see her in all her sparkling glory, at the barn stage every day at 5:45 and 7:45 with the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup winners from 2014 and 2015.

She will also introduce a 2015 winner every night on the main stage before Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts.

MUSS

Mike “Muss” Mussman is the familiar Twin Cities and Minnesota voice from K102 and The Minnesota Vikings Radio Network. Muss has been “On The Air” at K102 since 1998. In that span, Muss has been a part of both the CMA’s and ACM’s Major Market Station of the Year (2005 and 2010). Muss has also won the CMA’s Major Market Personality Of The Year. Listen to Muss on “The Drive Home” every weekday from 3-7pm, and every Vikings Pre-Game, Halftime and Post-Game show.

ERIC GILMORE

Thunder 106.1FM Fargo, ND Eric Gilmore has been a part of the country radio scene in the region for over 20 years and is no stranger to the WE Fest stage. You’ll see him everywhere during WE Fest - assisting with stage announcements, interviewing our great vendors and sponsors on the jumbotron and even catching up with some of your favorite artists. Growing up in Detroit Lakes makes his connection to WE Fest that much sweeter. Gilmore can be heard on Thunder 106.1 in Fargo, where he lives with his wife and four kids.

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MATT SENNE

OM - KCLD/KZPK/ KCML/KNSI – Leighton Broadcasting, St. Cloud MN Matt has been with Leighton Broadcasting for 18 years, moving up from traveling sports broadcaster to market-leading morning show host and PD of Wild Country 99 (KZPK), to overseeing operations of all four Leighton Broadcasting stations in the market.

Matt also helps consult Leighton Broadcasting’s stations in Detroit Lakes, MN and Grand Forks, ND. His management style makes him someone that everyone wants to work with or for. The question is – can everyone else keep up? He’s got a ruthless competitive nature, and an energy level that the rookies envy.

THURSDAY

HAPPENINGS

THE FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF WE FEST

Hop on the free shuttle to town that picks-up at the West gate starting at 10:00 AM and FREE to all WE Fest campers with wrist bands until 6:00 PM. It drops you off at the Beach for a little sun bathing or uptown to re-supply your cooler.

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VISIT THE WALK OF FAME AND LEAVE YOUR NAME! Come and see many of the Artist’s hands-in-cement from the past shows, and sign your name on the

WE FEST FANS WALL OF FAME!

We have erected a wall that we want our great WE Fans to come and sign every day and be a part of this great Walk of Fame tribute.

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THURSDAY • 2:45 P.M.

MAIDEN DIXIE

This is the second year in a row for this 7 piece country rock WE Fest favorite. This eclectic mix of characters is as diverse as their favorite artists; from Miranda Lambert to Frank Zappa. Vocally driven yet hard charging, Maiden Dixie has spent most of this summer performing or headlining festivals in the five state area, including the sold out Goodhue Volk Festival, sharing the stage with Montgomery Gentry.

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THE FACTS: Started in 2011, in Minneapolis Navigator Recording Artists New release: Unsafe & Sound Maidendixie.com

MILLER LITE BAGGO TOURNAMENT Thursday and Friday in the Concert Bowl 2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Compete for VIP tickets to WE Fest 2016 and other great prizes.

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THURSDAY • 4:15 P.M.

LOGAN MIZE

Writing and recording since the year 2000. Logan is not only a great performer who in his own words “Is not afraid to write stupid songs”, stupid as they may be, he is also a much sought after songwriter. Logan has had success on Sirius XM radio with his tune “Highway Find”, and his second release “Nobody in Nashville” charted to 49 on the Country Billboard album charts. This will be his first WE Fest experience.

THE FACTS: Country Artist and Songwriter from Clearwater, Kansas Born: May 7, 1985 Signed publishing/recording deal with Big Yellow Dog Music New release: Pawn Shop Guitar on Arista Nashville loganmize.com

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THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.

BIG & RICH

After 15 years together, Big & Rich tout themselves as America’s Technicolor Cowboys perhaps it’s because their 2004 release “Horse of a Different Color” went Triple Platinum; or maybe it’s just that two totally different people come together and the energy around them changes the landscape of life. This is the fifth WE Fest play for Big & Rich the reason simply being the intense demand of the dynamic music these two put out. Long time singers, songwriters and producers, Big & Rich wanted complete control of their music by starting their own label; Big & Rich Records. The single “Look at You” is a great example of the duos unbelievable mix of twisting lyrics and breaking the standard Country tune into an emotional musical journey.

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THE FACTS: John Rich Big Kenny Alphin Big & Rich Records Recording Artists New release: Gravity www.bigandrich.com

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Served till 4:00 pm Aug. 5 - Aug. 9

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THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

Mexican Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast ................................ $8.79 Country Fried Steak & 2 Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast .......... $9.99

SATURDAY

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THURSDAY • 8:30 P.M.

HANK WILLIAMS JR.

Born the namesake of a young artist who changed the face of Country Music, Hank Jr. fought that identity crisis most of his early life. Hank Jr. made his musical debut at 8 years old; 5 years after his dad had passed away at only 29 years old, learning from the likes of Earl Scruggs and Jerry Lee Lewis. Hank Jr’s music had that same haunting lonesome quality that his father had, and was often accused of “imitating” Hank Sr. In 1979 thru the 80’s Hank Jr. changed all that and showed the world he had his own brand of Country with millions of album sales and numerous accolades and awards.

With songs like “Texas Women”, “Dixie on my Mind”, “Born to Boogie” and the gem “All my Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight” which was the voice that started Monday Night Football for 22 years. Nashville Hall of Famer Hank Williams Jr. is taking the WE Fest stage for only the second time.

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THE FACTS: Born: Randall Hank Williams May, 26, 1949 Born: Shreveport, LA/ Raised in Nashville Curb Recording Artist www.hankjr.com

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THURSDAY • 10:45 P.M.

RASCAL FLATTS

Since hitting the scene in 1999 Rascal Flatts is one of the most successful artists to come out of Nashville in years. This trio has had 11 number one singles, sold over 20 million albums, did more than a cameo acting performance on CSI, and has introduced some of the most important modern country music to a sea of new country listeners that have grown with them.

Recently on the CBS Morning show, guest Steven Tyler of Aerosmith stated he would really love to do a song with Rascal Flatts. We welcome them to our stage for the 5th time, and for an act that has 7 times won the AMC Vocal Group of the Year, who wouldn’t?

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THE FACTS: Gary LeVox Jay DeMarcus Joe Don Rooney Lyric Street Recording Artists rascalflatts.com

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As a former Sergeant in the United States Air Force and an Afghanistan War Veteran who grew up in Ortonville, Minnesota, let’s welcome Mark on his debut WE Fest appearance!

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FRIDAY • 2:45 P.M.

RANDY ROGERS band

Hailing from Dry Prong Louisiana, Randy Rogers Band’s music is lyrically a beautiful, sad, soft, casual country that leaves one envisioning them in the song itself. This is his first WE Fest play.

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THE FACTS: Randy Rogers Jerry Swallow Buddy Merrill Dennis Caplinger Don Helm Listen to new music on reverbnation.com Randyrobertsband.com

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FRIDAY • 4:15 P.M.

ERIC PASLAY

Eric Paslay is well known in Nashville for writing number one songs for other artists; such as Jake Owen, Love and Theft, and The Eli Young Band. Eric started his writing career at 15, writing a poem for a girl he was smitten of. With terms like deep thinker, poignant and hope filled, Eric moved from Texas to Nashville to pursue a recording career of his own music mixing it up with a lyrical diversity that brought him into the world’s home via radio. We welcome him for the first time to WE Fest; this is an act that shouldn’t be missed, with dry humoristic lyrics that envelop you.

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THE FACTS: Born: Abilene, TX EMI Nashville Recording Artist Number one single: “Friday Night” ericpaslay.com

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FRIDAY • 6:15 P.M.

TYLER FARR

In 2013 Tyler Farr’s “Redneck Crazy” was dubbed the song of the summer by the New York Times. Tyler is the only solo male country artist to have his first two studio albums in the top 5 Billboard Country Album Charts. Songwriting seems to come so naturally to Farr, his latest single “A Guy Walks into a Bar” looks to be a homerun, promising more great music from this witty tunesmith. Tyler will bring his tongue in cheek humor to our stage for the first of what we think will become many times to come.

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THE FACTS: Missouri Native Columbia Nashville Recording Artist New Release: Suffer in Peace Tyler Farr.com

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FRIDAY • 8:30 P.M.

DIERKS BENTLEY

For being so young Dierks Bentley has a vast body of work including 10 #1 hits. “Riser” is his 8th studio album, featuring the brilliantly heartbreaking “Say You Do”. A singer, prolific songwriter, and guitar slinger with a tinge of Bluegrass in his back pocket, Dierks is a powerful live performer and a longtime WE Fest favorite. This will be his 4th performance here in Detroit Lakes, the first in 5 long years. Dierks Bentley lives in Nashville with his family and we are so very pleased to have him here again.

THE FACTS: Home State is Arizona Born: November 20, 1975 Capitol Nashville Recording Artist Latest release: Riser dierks.com

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FRIDAY • 10:45 P.M.

MIRANDA LAMBERT Let’s not mince words here; Miranda Lambert is a kick ass country girl who simply isn’t afraid to say it. Lambert is a four time reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the year. Kicking her career off with the hit Kerosene in 2005, the girl hasn’t stopped writing, touring, singing and winning accolade after accolade not to mention a Grammy and recording five albums for RCA. Miranda herself says “To me if you say you’re an artist then you need to make art, if you don’t make a record, then it’s not a full picture it’s not a portrait. It’s like you painted a few things but didn’t finish it”. She is a hands on woman, who likes it her way; and she is right. We are excited and proud to have Miranda back to WE Fest for the second time.

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THE FACTS: From: Lindale, TX Husband: Blake Shelton RCA Recording Artist New release: Platinum mirandalambert.com

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The Best of the Best in the Upper Midwest

Region advance to the Grand Final held June 27th at Northern Lights Casino, Walker, MN.

For 15 years the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup contest has been conducted throughout the upper Midwest.

Singers from every walk of life, and from all over the upper Midwest sing for the opportunity of becoming one of the elite, one of the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Winners.

Participating venues throughout the upper Midwest host weekly WE Fest Karaoke Roundup competitions. The contest runs January through May. Weekly winners return for a final inhouse competition. The winners from each participating venue advance to a state competition. This year they were held at The Windbreak, Fargo, ND, Treasure Island Casino and Resort, Welch, MN, and Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, MN. The top winners from each State

The level of talent at the Grand Finals is unsurpassed.

After a day long competition performing for a panel of judges, the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup winners, the Elite Top 3, RISE TO THE TOP! They have earned the opportunity of a lifetime, to perform on Main Stage at WE Fest for a screaming crowd of over 50,000 people on the same stage as Country Music’s Super Stars. They also receive WE Fest VIP package’s, cash, prizes and recording time with Producer Tim Anderson at Minneapolis Media Institute. Each one of these talented performers has the potential to be the next new country music star.

THIS IS WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE! If you want to share your gifts and sing in the WE Fest Karaoke Contest, check us out at wefestroundup.com — the contest will start in January of 2016.

If you want to host a contest in your establishment or become a sponsor contact me via sherie@wefest.com.

Sherie Koby

Blessings, Sherie Koby WE Fest Karaoke Roundup Director

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2015 WE Fest s r e n n i W Karaoke RoundUp Winners 1ST PLACE WINNER - Performing before Blake Shelton on Saturday KAILA TINGLE, AURORA, SD represented Shorewood Pub, Detroit Lakes, MN

2ND PLACE WINNER - Performing before Miranda Lambert on Friday

WENDY SUE PEDGINSKI, MOUNDS VIEW, MN represented Ole Piper Inn, Blaine, MN 3RD PLACE WINNER - Performing before Rascal Flatts on Thursday SHERMO LEE CURRY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN represented The Rail Station, Minneapolis, MN

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SATURDAY • 2:45 P.M.

THE SWON BROTHERS The Swon Brothers pedigree started with the Brothers performing in their family’s gospel group when they were kids; from there the family went the Variety Program route, performing everything from Frank Sinatra songs to Elvis. They lived on the road and the stage was where they were most comfortable; their home. The young brothers were noticed, and got a shot on The Voice with Team Blake taking third place in the fourth season finale, which turned into a major label signing, Arista Nashville. The debut self-titled albums includes 11 fun-filled sing along tunes to get your blood pumping on the last day of WE Fest. We can only hope that the Swon Brothers find the WE Fest stage home as they play it for the very first time.

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THE FACTS:

Zach Swon (born February 21, 1985) and Colton Swon (born August 17, 1988) Born: Muskogee, Oklahoma Arista Nashville Recording Artists New release: The Swon Brothers www.swonbrothers.com

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SATURDAY • 4:15 P.M.

colt ford

This Georgia good ol’ boy is living proof that a person is definitely more than one thing. This former professional golfer left that career to become a talented musician and vocalist who developed a hybrid of Country Rap, Southern Rock, Hip Hop and good ol’ rock and roll. With five albums under his belt buckle, Colt is quite an entertainer and certainly something to behold on stage; offering something for everybody’s ears. His creed is to “Grow as an entertainer and still be who you are” sounds like good advice. Colt returns to WE Fest for a second great time.

THE FACTS: Born: Jason Farris Brown/ August 27, 1970 From: Athens, Georgia Label: Average Joes Entertainment New Release: As Heard on TV released as an EP www.coltford.com

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Ride the Bus to DL for FREE* Thursday-Saturday 10am-6pm Buses Stop at:

• WE Fest West Gate • Fairgrounds Near the Lake • Washington Ave Downtown *With your WE Fest camping wristband www.VisitDetroitLakes.com

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SATURDAY • 6:15 P.M.

eli young band

These old Texas road dogs are having the time of their life writing, touring and playing music. They have been together as one for so long, the 4 members feel like brothers. Three number one hits, Grammy, CMA and ACM nods as well as a stadium tour with Kenny Chesney, these guys are just happy to be playing. The new record is filled with upbeat, get up outta that chair music that has developed over the years from doing what they love. After 14 years together, we finally got them on our stage.

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THE FACTS: Home State is Texas Republic Nashville Recording Artist Latest release: 10,000 Towns/Turn It on EP eliyoungband.com

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SATURDAY • 8:30 P.M.

jake owen

This is Jake Owens first time on the WE Fest stage; we have waited a long time to get this extraordinary talent up here. Recovering from a sporting accident Jake taught himself to play guitar and write songs.

From there Jake started playing a small bar near his campus and along with his flowing talent for writing, people started to take notice and Jake loved the work.

He then moved to Nashville and wrote and played until he was signed by RCA Nashville. “Real Life” is Jake’s fifth studio album. Jake’s accolades include; in 2009: took the ACM - Top New Male Vocalist and in 2012: Jake was considered- Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the American Country Awards.

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THE FACTS: Joshua Ryan “Jake” Owen born August 28, 1981 Home state is Florida RCA Nashville Recording Artist Latest release: Real Life jakeowen.com

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SATURDAY • 10:45 P.M.

blake shelton

Blake Shelton is everywhere, I mean everywhere. Whether pulling a neighbor out of a river of water with his pick-up, being the main man of The Voice on television, hosting the ACM Awards, eating a pizza he developed for Pizza Hut, or writing, playing and performing on stage; you can’t turn around without bumping into this guy. His amazing body of work speaks for itself, Blake Shelton is here to stay and he has a lot of sardonic witty things to say. We are pleased and grateful that he is playing our stage for the 4th time, with those baby blues that you can spot from across the concert bowl, Blake is the perfect artist to close our 33rd WE Fest.

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THE FACTS: Blake Tollison Shelton / born June 18, 1976 Home state is Oklahoma Married: Miranda Lambert Reprise Nashville Recording Artist Latest release: Bringing Back the Sunshine blakeshelton.com

WE Fest On The Road

Where Are WE??

Go to www.wefest.com or Download the App and follow us all year long • 2016 Band Ambassadors playing local venues • Events such as Fargo Force, Regional Bar Promotions • Concerts with your favorite Country Stars • Charity Events • Street Fairs • At the Park, On The Beach • More

• Chances to win WE Fest Tickets and other prizes at Events • Play the yearlong Scavenger Hunt to get points to win even bigger prizes • Find the WE RV or WE Jeep to earn Bonus Points

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WEDNESDAY MEET & GREET MUSCATELL SUBARU 5:30–7:30 P.M.

CEREMONIAL START ON VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY DETROIT LAKES FRIDAY 4:30 P.M.

DETROIT LAKES STREET STAGE

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DO YOU LOVE WE FEST SO MUCH THAT YOU TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT?

How about earning a free ticket and chances to win cash and prizes for all that gab?

If you are interested in being a WE Street Team member in your area email streetteam@wefest.com with your name, address, cell phone to sign up! It is that simple to start earning your pass to WE Fest 2016!

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WE ASK THAT YOU COMPLY WITH A FEW SIMPLE RULES:

1. Absolutely no underage drinking! You must present photo ID to receive an over age 21 wristband. You are required to carry your ID with you at all times.

2. No Glass Containers, Coolers, Beverages, Food, Umbrellas, Weapons of any kind or Contraband may be brought into the concert area. Backpacks and large bags will be searched.

3. No Glass containers, Fireworks, Kegs, Beer Bongs, Weapons or Contraband are allowed in the campgrounds.

4. You must keep your camping area clean. PLEASE RECYCLE! 5. Violaters may result in being asked to leave without a refund.

6. No smoking inside any roofed or enclosed structures, tents, bathrooms, buildings and tunnels.

7. Follow the golden rule. Treat each other as you would like to be treated. Have fun and enjoy yourself.

8. No drinks can be brought into the concert.

Q - Will we be allowed to leave the show and come back?

A - Yes, you will have a wristband that must be worn all weekend. We are not responsible for lost or stolen wristbands. You will be subject to gate searches each time you re-enter the concert bowl.

Q - What emergency services will be available on site? What should I do if I need emergency assistance (medical, police, towing, locksmith, etc.)?

A – Find the closest employee with a radio for assistance. In extreme emergency dial 911.

Q - Will pets be allowed in the venue / campgrounds?

A - NO PETS!!!

LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME Q - Will cameras be allowed in the concert (venue) area?

A –Yes, however no professional video cameras.

Q - What can I bring into the show?

A - Lawn chairs (for the grass area), empty water bottles, empty camelbacks. All entries will need to go through physical search for unsafe items or items not allowed.

Q - Can we leave the festival grounds and re-enter?

A - Yes, however we ask you to use the shuttle bus service located at the West Gate in the Upper Circle Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Free to all campers with wristbands. It stops at the city beach and downtown for supplies.

Q - Will chairs be allowed in the concert area?

A - Beach chairs will NOT be allowed into the concert venue.

Please bring lawn chairs only.

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dWE FESTD

Produced by Townsquare Live Events Minnesota, LLC CORPORATE STAFF Matt LaRose............. Vice President, Live Events

Cathy Sunram, Diana Hall...............Sponsorship

Assistants

Bob Bliss.......................................Director, GM

Nate Parr, Dan “Moon” Linden............... Vending

Managers

John Gourley....................... Director, Marketing

& Production

Brenda Weiland, Julie Linden, Steve Knettel.........................Vending Assistants

Phyllis Johnson................ Director, Sponsorships

& Vending

Diana Hall.................................... Tour Director

Mark Bjerke............Manager, Sponsorship Sales

& Promotions Lexie Bliss......................... Manager, Promotions

& Artist Relations Jacqueline Bennett...........Manager, Social Media Sherie Koby...........................Producer, Karaoke

Melissa Overbo.....................................Vehicles Scott “Pep” Piepkorn.........................Golf Carts Tom Hunt................... Communications Manager Crystal Bliss........................ Chaplain Supervisor Mike Sandau..................... Event Staff Manager Dave Smalley & Ruben Garcia....... Ice Managers

Chrissy Carlson...........Executive Assistant to GM

Warren Koester, Melissa Overbo.............Administrative Assistant, Charlie Charboneau................ Parking Managers

Corporate Ann Knutson................................ Gate Manager Amy King........................Manager, Ticket Office Dan Johnson.......................Box Seat Supervisor Kraig Erickson..............Administrative Assistant,

Ticket Office Dave Fishbach, Rebecca Fishbach.........Reserved Lawn Managers Mark Bjerke..................Maintenance Supervisor Dave Suppa........................ Camping Supervisor Rod Volker & Lacey Koby...... Graphic Designers J.J. Gordon.....................Camping Day Manager Chris Duvall......................Manager, Employment Brad Snell.................... Camping Night Manager ON-SITE TEAM

Nick Miller.................. VIP Hospitality Manager

Corey Bliss................Event Operations Manager

Matt Lund.................VIP Hospitality Head Chef

Chris Semrau.....Asst. Event Operations Manager

Nancy Nugent......... Backstage Catering Manager

Robbie Suppa................Event Operations Intern

Kristy Larson.................. WE Club Bar Manager

Charlie Seuntjens..................... Legal Consultant

Lisa Hepola, Mark Healey..... Beverage Managers

Sam Ehlenz......................... Security Specialists

Bob Stein................. Beverage Systems Manager

Rob Pearson........ Emergency Medical Specialists

Todd Helliksen.......Cleanup & Garbage Manager

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ON-SITE PRODUCTION John Gourley...................... Director, Production

WE Fest 2015 represents our 33rd Annual Festival of bringing you the very best in country music, camping and fun!

Rod Volker......................... Production Manager Jamie Lunski..............................Stage Manager Mark Martens..............................Stage & Roof

Construction Manager Lexie Bliss........................ Backstage Operations

& Media Contact Landon Bahl....... Backstage Operations Assistant

It is our desire to give you the greatest experience possible starting with a venue that is very fan friendly, with vendors of a great variety, always offering service with a smile, bringing you the best in country music, and more fun than you would think possible. Enjoy yourselves and stay safe!

LeeAnn Weimar...... Artist Relations Ambassador

Thank you to our Production Providers Blackhawk Audio Inc. Common World Productions, Upstage Video, HB Sound and Light, Media Productions and True IT.

Dustin Richter, Ian Jura-Baum, Hannah Melena...........Artist Relations Assistants Jacqueline Bennett............... Credential Manager Taylor Bliss..........................Credential Assistant Juliana Ward.................... Backstage Operations

Receptionist Storme Warren, Sherie Koby, Muss, Gilmore, & Matt Senne................Miller Lite Stage Hosts Lacey Koby................Miller Lite Stage Producer Ted Fiskevold, Sherie Koby......Barn Stage Hosts Tim West.......................... Barn Stage Manager Chris Duvall........... Backstage Information Booth Chris Nason, Vicki Lynn Nason... Video Producers Gabe Frobenius.................Photography Manager Mike Hutchinson...............Merchandise Manager Susie Mueller..................... Artist Transportation ON-SITE TICKETING Amy King........................ Ticket Office Manager Julie Wieczorek..................Admissions Manager Jeramy Anderson....... Camping Cashier Manager Luke Roberts............ Food & Beverage Manager Linda Zsedeny......................... Banking Manager

The official WE Fest Program is published in cooperation with Townsquare Live Events Minnesota, LLC

by Detroit Lakes Newspapers, 511 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Mary Brenk, publisher/ad manager

Bob Bliss, LeeAnn Weimar, Mark Bjerke, Phyllis Johnson, Sherie Koby............................. Program Writers Program Designer.......................... Luanna Lake

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A Huge Thank You to all our WE Fest Sponsors Accessories Unlimited LLC All States Automotive Anderson Sawmills Arctic Glacier MN Inc. ARTCO Promotional Products Brookings Auto Mall CantWeight Classics Carlton Insurance Agency CBIZ AIA Insurance Agency Christian Motors, Inc.

Cowgirl Tuff Company DD West LLC/TeamLab DL Newspapers Don Wilhelm, Inc. Fargo Force First Security Bank Fun Bus Holiday Inn InterceptEFT Lakes Paving

Midwest Bank Peplawn, Inc. Phillips Distributing Remax Legacy/MSPIRE Therm Air Sales Corp Tightline Park Homes Travel Travel Fargo Webber Family Motors Wieber Steel Construction

SPONSORS WEFEST.COM

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Triad Broadcasting • Fargo, ND

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MB

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Most Unique Liquor Store in Minnesota

Just 3 minutes south of WE Fest

DELIVERY TO VIP CAMPGROUNDS

8 AM-10PM MON-SAT

10AM-4PM

• Beer, Wine & Spirits • ATM • ICE • TOBACCO • Easy Access Parking • Camper Drive Through

All orders must be over the phone,

pickup at our VIP tent. (in VIP Camping–Sponsorship row, northeast side, close to VIP Entrance)

Call 218-847-BEER 218-846-WINE $50 delivery minimum.

Daily In-Store Tastings!

Stop by our store from 12 to 3pm Just 3 minutes south of WE Fest on Hwy 59 25275 S. Melissa Dr.

218.847.BEER • 218.846.WINE (2337)

(9463)

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