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AUGUST 3-4-5, 2017 DETROIT LAKES, MN www.wefest.com

LAKE LIFE IS DYNAMIC!

STOP IN AND WALK THROUGH ONE OF OUR THREE MODELS!

525 Roosevelt Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN 1-800-492-4833 • www.dynamichomes.com

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SHADY HOLLOW FLEA MARKET Great food, merchandise and ambience.

FREE SHUTTLE to and from Flea Market all day long!

218-396-0565 JUST 1 MILE FROM WE FEST GATE

5.00 ICE • ATM Breakfast • Lunch • Pizza COLD BEER PUBLIC ACCESS/BEACH $

FREE Short and Long Term Parking

SHADY HOLLOW GRILL & PIZZERIA Dine-in, take-out, take “n” bake or delivery Call 218-847-6100

Over 40 Vendors!

12673 CO. HWY. 17 • DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

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Just 1 mile from We Fest gate

CONCERT SCHEDULE 2017 ~ MAIN STAGE ~ THURSDAY

FRIDAY

AUGUST 3

SATURDAY

AUGUST 4

2:00 PM – Gates Open 2:45 PM – Brett Young 4:30 PM – Michael Ray 6:15 PM – Kelsea Ballerini 8:30 PM – Alan Jackson 10:0 0 PM – Karaoke Finalist 10:4 5 PM – Lady Antebellum

AUGUST 5

2:00 PM – Gates Open 2:45 PM – Logan Brill 4:15 PM – Cody Johnson 5:45 PM – Eli Young Band 8:00 PM – Darius Rucker 9:30 PM – Karaoke Finalist 10:15 PM – Zac Brown Band

2:00 PM – Gates Open 3:00 PM – RaeLynn 4:30 PM – Kane Brown 6:30 PM – Randy Houser 8:30 PM – Brett Eldredge 9:45 PM – Karaoke Finalist 10:4 5 PM – Luke Bryan 12:15 PM – Fireworks

~ BARN STAGE ~ TUESDAY

AUGUST 1

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM –

Gates Open Big & Hungry Blind Joe 4 On The Floor

THURSDAY

AUGUST 3

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM – 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM –

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 2

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM –

Gates Open Dan Brekke Devon Worley Band Boots

Gates Open Karaoke Karaoke Michael Ray

AUGUST 4

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM – 3:45 PM – 12:30 AM –

Gates Open Karaoke Karaoke Logan Brill

SATURDAY

AUGUST 5

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM – 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM – –4–

Gates Open Karaoke Karaoke Kane Brown

~ ARTISTS ~

The 4onthefloor..............................................................................................10 Blind Joe........................................................................................................10 Big & Hungry..................................................................................................10 Boots.............................................................................................................12 Devon Worley Band.........................................................................................12 Dan Brekke.....................................................................................................12 Brett Young....................................................................................................24 Michael Ray....................................................................................................26 Kelsea Ballerini..............................................................................................28 Alan Jackson..................................................................................................30 Lady Antebellum.............................................................................................32 Logan Brill......................................................................................................42 Cody Johnson................................................................................................44 Eli Young Band...............................................................................................46 Darius Rucker.................................................................................................48 Zac Brown Band.............................................................................................50 RaeLynn.........................................................................................................55 Kane Brown....................................................................................................56 Randy Houser.................................................................................................58 Brett Eldredge................................................................................................60 Luke Bryan.....................................................................................................62

~ FEATURES ~

Concert Schedule.............................................................................................4 Welcome to 35th Annual WE Fest.....................................................................6 WE Fest App/Social Media................................................................................7 Tuesday Early Bird Camping Party..................................................................10 Wednesday Happenings.................................................................................11 Wednesday Pre-Party.....................................................................................12 DJ Bob...........................................................................................................13 On-site Contests and Sponsor Promotions............................................... 14-15 First 10,000 Giveaway!...................................................................................15 Campground Contest......................................................................................16 Shuttle Bus............................................................................................... 17, ??

Fundraisers....................................................................................................18 Master of Ceremonies.............................................................................. 20-21 Thursday Happenings.....................................................................................22 Walk of Fame..................................................................................................23 Baggo Challenge............................................................................................25 2018 Show Tickets.........................................................................................34 Concession and Concert Bowl Map........................................................... 35-37 On-site map....................................................................................................38 Friday Happenings..........................................................................................40 WE Fest Karaoke...................................................................................... 52-53 Saturday Happenings.....................................................................................54 Fireworks.......................................................................................................63 WE Fest Rules.......................................................................................... 66-67 Sponsors.................................................................................................. 68-69 Media Partners...............................................................................................70 –5–

WELCOME WE FEST FANS The staff at WE Fest has consistently made it a personal goal to improve the experience for you, our guests.

Long-term sustainable success is not just about economics and the bottom line. Our motivation is focused on community, uncompromising values, and common sense solutions that achieve an unrivaled fan-experience year after year.

35 years has taught us many important lessons. One of which is that, without your loyalty, WE Fest would not be what it is today and we do not underestimate the investment you make to attend WE Fest. Our primary goal is that you have the experience of a lifetime and our staff is committed to ensuring you have a great time.

To our guests that have attended WE Fest for years, decades, and many of you since 1983, I salute you and appreciate your loyalty and continued faith in us!

For those of you attending for the first time, welcome to the greatest Country Music Festival experience in the world!

I hope you thoroughly enjoy the 35th WE Fest and I look forward to seeing you this weekend.

1983 POP-CULTURE

FACTS:

• 1983 introduced WE Fest, a world-renowned country music festival that continues to attract 150,000 country music fans every August.

• The musical Annie is performed for the last time after 2,377 shows at the Uris Theatre on Broadway, New York City.

• M*A*S*H (TV series) ends after 11 years and 251 episodes on CBS. The series finale, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, becomes the highest rated episode in TV history.

• Swatch introduces their first watches.

• The U.S. Embassy is bombed in Beirut, killing 63 people.

• Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space, on the Space Shuttle Challenger.

• Diana Ross stages a free concert in Central Park in front of 800,000 people, enduring the severe weather, but vows to return the next day . . . and she does.

• Tom Brokaw becomes lead anchor for NBC Nightly News.

• Vanessa Williams becomes the first African-American to be crowned Miss America, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

• Microsoft Word is first released.

• McDonald’s introduces the McNugget.

• Harold Washington is elected the first African American mayor of Chicago.

Be safe and take care of your neighbor!

• Every Breath You Take by Police is the number 1 song in music.

• Return of the Jedi is number 1 movie at the box office.

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ANNUAL WE FEST

Thurs–Sat. 10AM–6PM

317 Frazee Street East Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 ACROSS FROM CENTRAL MARKET

to DL Ride the bus * for FREE for

SHOPPING * DINING LIQUOR * BEACH

Buses Stop at:

• WE Fest West Gate • Fairgrounds Near the Lake • Washington Ave Downtown

— 120 ITEMS DAILY —

*With your WE Fest camping wristband www.VisitDetroitLakes.com Sponsored by DL Regional Chamber of Commerce

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• Shopping • Casual Dining • Entertainment

1 block South of Hwy 10 Downtown Detroit Lakes Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 8pm, Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm, Sunday Noon - 5pm

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LUNCH BUFFET $5.53 DINNER BUFFET $6.99 ~OVER 10 FLAVORS OF ICE CREAM~

MORE POWER TO YA!

Schatts Electric 847-5255

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Shuttle Bus drops you off & picks you up, right in front of the mall!

BUFFET TO GO Starting at $2.99

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EARLY BIRD CAMPING

TUESDAY

PRE-Party GATES OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE BARN STAGE

Big & hungry 7:00-8:30 PM

BLIND JOE

9:00-10:30 PM

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11:00-12:30 AM – 10 –

WEDNESDAY

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HAPPENINGS NEED SECURITY, OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE? CONTACT ANYONE WITH A RADIO AND THEY WILL BE GLAD TO HELP.

Need Ice, water, or your RV pumped?

ASK THE CAMPING MANAGERS FOR HELP

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KICK OFF PARTY

WEDNESDAY

PRE-Party GATES OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE BARN STAGE

DAN BREKKE 7:00-8:30 PM

DEVON WORLEY BAND

9:00-10:30 PM

BOOTS

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WIN WITH THESE GREAT

ON-SITECONTESTS MUSIC, FUN AND CAMPER SHOPPING 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 218-396-0458 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 booths. Get a free gift with your Lottery purchase!

Don’t miss out on the fun! Get your tickets now.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter while you’re at WE Fest to find out more.

BARREL O’ FUN Barrel O’ Fun Brand’s family values and commitment to quality extends to our parent company, Shearer’s Snacks. From salty to savory, Barrel O’ Fun produces an extensive line of snack foods including potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese puffs, corn pops and pretzels.

This year look for their product in the concession area, VIP tent & out in the campgrounds.

Samples will be handed out daily in the concert bowl starting at 2pm. Don’t forget to pick up some delicious Barrel O’ Fun snacks on your way to the concert!

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WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR Sign up to win an autographed guitar at the Pepsi concert bowl locations.

HYDRATION STATION Staying hydrated makes WE Fest a lot more Fun! Make sure you stop by one of the Hydration Stations for an ice cold beverage and enjoy Aquafina Water, Gatorade and Mountain Dew. Look for Pepsi vendors carrying ice cold bottlers throughout the reserved lawn sections and concert bowl.

SHOW US YOUR MIKE’S While enjoying the 35th Anniversary WE Fest 2017 celebration with a cool refreshing Mike’s Hard Lemonade at your campsite, be watching for our golf cart roaming the camp grounds and flag us down. Show us your Mike’s Hard Lemonade for a chance to win a Mike’s Hard Lemonade prize.

MILLER LITE BAGGO TOURNAMENT Returning in 2017 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 2018 and other great prizes.

FIRST 10,000

GIVEAWAY!

The first 10,000 fans to enter the concert bowl receive a FREE gift in celebration of WE Fest!

GIFTS PROVIDED BY:

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WE Fest Camping

CONTEST! Make your WE Fest campsite the ultimate home away from home by showing us what you’ve got in our annual Camping Contest!

This year’s theme celebrates our

35thanniversary

Choose your favorite WE Fest performer(s) from the last 35 years and get creative!

From iconic songs and lyrics, to memorable music videos, fashion and 3+ decades of hairstyles… the sky’s the limit, we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Our judges will be making their rounds throughout each campground on Friday, August 4. Finalists will be named on Saturday, August 5th and awarded VIP tickets to WE Fest 2018, prize packs and more! Get all of the details on our website and make sure to let your campsite staff know you’d like to be entered as you arrive.

To enter your campground go to:

wefest.com/camping-contest

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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.

Detroit Lakes

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 2:00 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) 8479202 or (800) 542-3992.

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:

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 Festi Taxi. They will take you where you want to go. Festi-cab (918-381-5592) $5 per seat fee

Lake Melissa

Co. Hwy. 20 to Pelican Lake

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 wristbands only - until 6pm

FREE DAY 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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IT COULD BE YOU TAKING HOME A BRAND NEW 21’ RV & VIP PACKAGE FOR WE FEST IN 2018!

For the sixth year, Boys and Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes and Perham are selling $20 raffle tickets for your chance to win an RV plus a 2018 WE Fest VIP music and camping package = all together valued at $20,000! Look for the RV and BGC volunteers around the Barn Stage, Campgrounds, Concert Bowl, and VIP Food Tent to get your chance to win. Boys & Girls Clubs provides afterschool and summer programs that give 800+ local children the tools they need to be successful at home, at school, and in all areas of their lives.

Your support helps kids get off to a Great Future!

The Humane Society of the Lakes is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter serving Becker County with a mission to provide services for abandoned, stray or unwanted animals while they await lifelong homes. It is our vision that all animals are cared for

with dignity and respect. In 2016, HSL helped more than 260 cats and dogs to have a second chance at life through adoption. HSL operates solely on community support and donations.

As a WE Fest charity we receive a donation for our volunteer’s time setting up chairs and manning beer booths. Plus, we are able to collect donations from generous WE Festers with our Beer Booth tip jars.

On behalf of our shelter residents, thank you for your support!

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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

BRAD RIVERS

Brad Rivers is a familiar name from the WE Fest archives.

Brad is a former Radio personality and since 1984 has served many rolls with the festival, from Voicework, Main stage MC to interviewing the WE Fest artists on the Jumbotron screen in the 90’s.

In 2017 Brad took on the position of WE Fest Karaoke Roundup coordinator and Barn Stage MC. In its 16th year, the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup has once again been scouring the upper Midwest for the best vocal talent, three finalists

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”.

were selected at our the Grand Finals and now get the chance of a lifetime, winning Cash, VIP tickets & camping, a recording session and a performance slot on the main stage prior to our headliners. Look for Brad presenting our top 3 Roundup finalists on the Main Stage and party until close with Brad at The Barn Stage each night.

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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.

JOHN AUSTIN

Co-Host of Chris, John & Jane in the morning on BOB 95 FM and Operations Manager for Radio FM Media.

Fargo, ND

WILD COUNTRY

OM - KCLD/KZPK/KCML/ KNSI – Leighton Broadcasting, St. Cloud MN The Wild Wake Up with Kris and Wood airs weekday mornings on Wild Country 99. The show features a blend of high energy, contests and the latest in country music. The Wild Wakeup also happens to be Central Minnesota’s #1 Country Morning Show thanks to you!

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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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First 10,000 through the

gates receive a SPECIAL

SHOOTING STAR -

WE FEST BRANDED MEMORABILIA GIFT

Come and see many of the Artist’s hands-in-cement from the past shows, and sign your name on the

WE FEST FANS WALK OF FAME! VISIT THE WALK OF FAME AND LEAVE YOUR NAME!

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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ith piercing blue eyes and standing tall at 6’ 6,” it’s impossible to miss Brett Young. The former college pitcher and avid songwriter uses his competitive edge to create music that critics, radio and fans cannot stop raving about. “A solid winner” (Music Row), Brett has spent many late nights in the recording studio strumming chords and perfecting lyrics that encompass his “Caliville” sound – the world between Brett’s SoCal roots and Music City coming-of-age.

“I think my background has a lot to do with my work ethic,” expresses Brett. “There is a discipline that you learn growing up playing sports, which I did through college. It is always my goal to work harder than the next guy.”

Brett’s soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics are derived from a myriad of personal experience. One pass through the California native’s selftitled EP (now available on iTunes), you are completely immersed in his love, passion, hope and honesty.

“Everyone leaves a trail of ‘almosts’ and bittersweet memories behind on the road to ‘the one’,” says Brett. “It has happened to me on my journey—it happens to everyone - but I’m learning to use those moments now when I write music. I’m a hopeless romantic who feels everything, and that shows in my songs.”

Brett makes love look like an art form with songs like his debut Top-10

single “Sleep Without You,” “Left Side of Leaving” and “You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me.” His azure-hued gaze pierces through the audience, understanding each person’s point of view and displaying an unnerving vulnerability as he introduces his music throughout Nashville.

“I grew up with Marvin Gaye, Kenny Rogers, Tim McGraw— emotionally expressive singers. I like that the emotion carries the songs, where the music is almost secondary,” he explains. “Tim McGraw’s ‘Don’t Take The Girl’ – that for me was the first time I heard a country song and said this is what I wanna do.

That influenced me; as a songwriter and a performer, I want to connect like that. When your audience really feels what you’re singing, it becomes about much more than the show. You have a connection…you truly have a fan and a shared special moment.”

His BMLG Records introduction follows a string of previously released recordings that gathered a cult following and placement on television shows like Chrisley Knows Best (USA), Real World (MTV) and Kourtney and Kim Take New York (E!). Now in the studio with GRAMMY and CMA Award winning producer Dann Huff, Brett is charming his way track by track with an eclectic mix sure to carve out an exciting path. Rolling Stone has already taken notice, naming him as one of their “Artists You Need to Know.”

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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 2018 AND OTHER GREAT PRIZES. Must have 3-day admission wristband or single day hand stamp to participate.

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ichael Ray grew up rural Central Florida, hunting alligators and fishing for tarpon. He was born into a family full of musicians, and started singing and performing professionally before he was even in high school. Under the advice of his grandfather, Michael honed his country music skills by learning classics by Porter Wagoner, Bobby Bare, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings.

Garth Brooks was the first big concert

Michael ever got to see, and he claims it changed everything for him. He eventually made the move to Nashville, signing a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville. Michael Ray released his first major label EP and Full Length in 2015 and hasn't looked back since. His first 3 singles have landed in the Top 30 on the Billboard Charts and he's shared the stage with Chase Rice, Sam Hunt, Kip Moore, and fellow WeFest Artist Darius Rucker.

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elsea Ballerini launched to stardom with the release of her #1, GOLDcertified debut “Love Me Like You Mean It.” Abuzz with shout-outs from superstars Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town, she is the first solo female artist in nine years to hit #1 with her debut country single and one of only 11 women to have ever hit the top of the charts with a debut.

Scoring a number of recent high-profile media appearances, the Black River Entertainment recording artist has been named “The Country Sweetheart” in People Magazine’s elite “Ones to Watch” portfolio, touted by Billboard as “Country’s Next Queen,” praised by Rolling Stone as

the “Nashville It Girl” and selected as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country. Coproduced by Forest Glen Whitehead and Jason Massey, THE FIRST TIME landed Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and released to rave reviews with Billboard acclaiming, “Her frankness and honesty are rooted in country’s long tradition of storytelling, a tradition that she deftly adapts to both 21st century and timeless concerns.” The talented singer/ songwriter wrote or co-wrote all 12 songs on the project. Racking up her first CMT, CMA and AMA award nominations this year, she received Billboard’s “Rising Star” award at the prominent 2015 Women In Music event.

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Main Street Restaurant Good Home Style Cooking!

WEDNESDAY

Daily Breakfast Specials

Served till 4:00 pm Aug 2 - Aug 6

2 Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon, Toast ............................ $7.99

THURSDAY

Denver Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast ............................ $8.49 Steak & 2 Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast ......................... $10.49

FRIDAY

Mexican Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast .......................... $9.29 Country Fried Steak & 2 Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast ... $10.49

SATURDAY

Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns & 2 Eggs ..................... $9.49 Ham & Cheese Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast ................ $8.49

SUNDAY

Eggs Benedict & Hash Browns .................................... $8.79 Everything Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast ...................... $8.99 Just Look for our Sign, and come in for a

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DELICIOUS HOMEMADE BREAKFAST!

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he man from rural Newnan, GA, who claims he is just a “singer of simple songs,” has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide, ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time in all genres, and was recently listed as one of the Top 10 Country Artists of AllTime by Billboard. He has released more than 60 singles – registering 50 Top Ten hits and 35 #1s (including 26 Billboard chart-toppers). He has earned more than 150 music industry awards – including 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, 16 Country Music Association Awards, a pair of Grammys and ASCAP’s Founders and Golden Note Awards. Jackson received the first-ever ASCAP Heritage Award in 2014 having earned the title of mostperformed country music songwriter-

artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry.

Alan Jackson is one of the most successful and respected singersongwriters in music. He is in the elite company of Paul McCartney and John Lennon among songwriters who’ve written more than 20 songs that they’ve recorded and taken to the top of the charts. Jackson is one of the best-selling artists since the inception of SoundScan, ranking alongside the likes of Eminem and Metallica. Jackson’s current album, Angels and Alcohol, topped the country album charts when it was released last summer. He is also the subject of a new box set, Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story, available now.

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harles Kelley and Dave Haywood grew up together in Georgia, and both moved to Nashville in the mid 2000's. It was there that they met Hillary Scott and decided to form a trio in 2006, settling on the name Lady Antebellum.

Their debut, self-titled record was released in April of 2008 and was the FIRST album by a new duo or group to debut at Number One on the Billboard Top Country Albums Charts. That was just the beginning of

Lady Antebellum's success, as they went on to release 5 more records and tour the world with the likes of Martina Mcbride, Jason Aldean, and Tim McGraw, just to name a few. The trio took a bit of break to pursue their own solo projects last year, but are back with more music and the You Look Good World Tour (presented by Nabisco). Lady Antebellum's sixth studio album, HEART BREAK (Capitol Nashville) was released in June of this year.

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ollowing her independent sophomore album release ‘Shuteye’, 25-year-old Logan Brill continues to define herself as one of the most important young artists in Nashville today. With a stunning voice that goes toe to toe with Nashville’s finest, the young Knoxville native opts for grit and authenticity over pristine pop in her song choices, drawing comparisons to Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, and Mary Chapin Carpenter from national press.

Outlets like Billboard, The LA Times, Rolling Stone, The Huffington Post, CMT, Country Weekly, & Pollstar have already shown their support for her refreshingly authentic sound, imbued with a “bluesy American grit” (Southern Living) that sets her apart as “a far cry from the slick pop country of many of her contemporaries” (The Boot). The Huffington Post dubbed ‘Shuteye” a “wake up call for Nashville” and The Knoxville New Sentinel raved her as “one of those country artists who gives you a little glimmer of hope that good commercial country still exists.” Most recently, Rolling Stone placed Logan on their “10 New Country

Artists You Need to Know” list, Billboard included her as one of “13 Country Artists to Watch,” and Cosmopolitan dubbed her one of “8 Female Country Artists You Should Be Listening to Right Now.” It seems fans nationwide agree, as Logan has appeared on sold-out bills in markets from Nashville to Chicago to Seattle with legendary artists like Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam, & Leon Russell to contemporary megastars like Gary Allan, Lee Brice, & The Band Perry. On the same weekend in April of 2015 she made bi-coastal debuts at both the famed North Carolina roots music festival Merlefest, and California’s Stagecoach - the nation’s highest grossing country music festival. A few weeks later, Logan also made her Grand Ole Opry debut, where she continues to appear regularly. 2016 hasn’t slowed down with performances at Joe’s Bar in Chicago, Spring appearances at Taste of Country Music Festival and Country Jam Festivals in Colorado & Montana, and the inaugural Nashville Meets London Festival at Canary Wharf in London.

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ody Johnson hails from East Texas and has spent the last 10 years making a name for himself in the Lonestar State and all around the country.

Cody first began singing and playing guitar when he was only twelve years old. In 2006 he formed the Cody Johnson Band with his dad Carl and friend Nathan Reedy (Drums). The band has since had a few member changes and additions; with Cody’s dad parting ways after their second album was released. The band

is now known as the Rockin’ CJB’s.

Cody tried his hand at college, and then on the rodeo circuit, but always wound up back on stage. He put out several records and was the proud recipient of the Texas Regional Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year in 2011.

His sixth album, “Gotta Be Me,” debuted at Number Two on the Billboard Country Albums Chart in 2016 and was his most successful release to date.

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li Young Band kicked off summer with brand new music, marking their first single on The Valory music Co. and continuing their evolution with Big Machine Label Group. Their refreshing “Saltwater Gospel” is quickly making waves with airplay at County radio nationwide and across SiriusXM’s The Highway and No Shoes Radio ahead of the June 27 add date. With soul-cleansing lyrics and a catchy melodic flow, “Saltwater Gospel” is destined to follow the impressive trajectory of EYB’s previous PLATINUM and MULTI-PLATINUM chart-toppers: “Drunk Last Night,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” and “Crazy Girl.” Their last album 10,000 TOWNS ranked #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, landed a coveted Top 5 spot on the Billboard 200 and claimed the top spot on the iTunes Country Albums chart.

EYB’s hit singles have been awarded Billboard’s #1 Country Song of the Year and ACM Song of the Year, in addition to garnering EYB numerous nominations from GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards. They have performed on NBC’S TODAY, Conan, Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and FOX & Friends. The talented foursome has toured with Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews Band.

They are currently debuting music for fans at festivals across the country and recording a new album with producers Ross Copperman and Jeremy Stover in Nashville. For tour dates and more, visit EliYoungBand.com.

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DARIUS

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ucker first attained multi-platinum status in the music industry as former lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY awardwinning Hootie & the Blowfish. Since re-introducing himself to the world as a country artist, he has released four consecutive albums to top the Billboard Country albums chart and earned a whole new legion of fans. In 2014, Rucker won his third career GRAMMY award for Best Solo Country Performance for his triple platinum selling cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” off his album, True Believers. Rucker’s first

two country albums, Learn To Live and Charleston, SC 1966 produced five No. 1 singles including “Come Back Song,” “This,” “Alright,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” Southern Style, his fourth studio country album, features his latest No. single “Homegrown Honey,” co-written

by Rucker, label mate Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Nathan Chapman.

Rucker recently released his heartfelt new single, “If I Told You” to country radio and is currently headlining his Good for a Good Time Tour. For more information and tour dates visit www.dariusrucker.com.

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hree-time GRAMMY winners and multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band have become one of music’s most heralded acts. Their latest goldcertified album JEKYLL + HYDE, out now on Southern Ground Artists/John Varvatos Records/Big Machine Label Group/Republic Records, marks the band’s third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart. Together with their three platinum-selling albums, Uncaged, You Get What You Give, and The Foundation, and their 2013 project The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1, the band has sold over eight million albums to date. The band has earned a historic series of fifteen #1 hit radio singles and became only the second artist to top both the country and active rock formats. “Homegrown”, the band’s first single off of JEKYLL + HYDE, earned the title of the “No. 1 most-heard

song of 2015” according to Mediabase.

Zac Brown Band kicked-off the “BLACK OUT THE SUN” tour this past May 19th at Hartford’s XFINITY Theatre.

The band’s sixth headlining US concert tour follows on the heels of their largest North American Stadium Tour to date, which included two history making performances - a first ever sold-out, threenight run at Fenway Park, and the firstever concert at Coors Field along with performances at Wrigley Field, Nationals Park, Citi Field, Comerica Park and Citizen’s Bank Park. Zac Brown Band is managed by ROAR, a Beverly Hills-based artist and brand management company.

The band is also represented by CAA, public relations firm Shore Fire Media and strategic digital marketing agency Girlilla Marketing. Additional information can be found at http://www.zacbrownband.com.

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For 16 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.

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winners return for a final in-house competition. The winners from each participating venue advance to the Grand Final held July 22nd at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, MN. 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 Top 3 earn the opportunity of a lifetime, to perform on Main Stage at WE Fest for a screaming crowd of 50,000 people on the same stage as Country Music’s Super Stars. They also receive WE Fest VIP packages, cash, prizes and recording time with Producer Tim Anderson at Taylor Sound, Minneapolis, MN. 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 wefest. com/Roundup.

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aeLynn was born Racheal Lynn Woodward in Baytown, Texas and says that she knew she wanted to be a singer by the time she was a teenager.

She competed on Season 2 of NBC’s The Voice – and made it through to the quarterfinals, as part of Team Blake. After the show wrapped in 2012, she signed a record deal with Big Machine and put out an EP, and a few singles, including “God

Made Girls”. In June of 2016 she signed with Warner Brothers Nashville and released “Love Triangle” one month later.

Her debut full length album, “WildHorse” was released in March of this year, and it debuted at Number One on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, as well as cracking the Top 10 on Billboard’s All-Genre Album Sales Chart.

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ewcomer Kane Brown moved around a lot while growing up, but his mom eventually settled him outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Kane attended high school with fellow country singer, Lauren Alaina, and was even inspired to try out for shows after seeing her success on American Idol. The reality show singing competitions weren’t for him, so he took to posting videos of himself singing covers of country songs.

He quickly grew a fanbase on youtube and other social networking sites, and his cover of George Strait’s ‘Check Yes or No’ went viral in September 2015. Kane wasted no time, and released his single ‘Used To Love You Sober” one month later – in October of 2015. He signed to Sony Music Nashville in January of 2016 and has since toured with Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, and Chris Young.

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ith an inimitable voice the New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album, How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his

powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his new album, Fired Up, and its third single “Chasing Down A Good Time” is available at country radio and digital retailers now.

He is currently on the Somewhere On A Beach Tour with Dierks Bentley. For more information, visit www.RandyHouser.com or follow on Twitter @RandyHouser and www.Facebook.com/RandyHouser.

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rett Eldredge grew up in Paris Illinois, and was surrounded by music at a young age. His cousin, Terry Eldredge, is a member of The Grascals. Brett moved to Nashville and had his first success as a songwriter in 2010, getting a cut on Gary Allan’s record, ‘Get Off On The Pain’. Later that same year, Brett signed to Atlantic Records

and put out his debut single, ‘Raymond”.

It wasn’t until he released his third single, ‘Don’t Ya”, to country radio, that he started seeing major success on the charts. Brett has released 2 full length studio albums, and one Christmas album, with his next record due out later this summer. His third album, which is self titled, will be released August 4th.

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ince the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke has placed 16 singles at No. 1 and sold nearly eight million albums with 30 million digital tracks from his five studio albums. He has twice been named Entertainer of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. His fifth studio album, Kill The Lights, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 (his third to do so) and Top Country Albums charts and closed 2015 with the best-selling country album of the year and the 10th biggest selling album on the allgenre Billboard Top 200 Year-End list. In Luke’s stellar 2015 year, he performed for 1.5 million fans in concert, had three albums on the Top 15 Year-End Country

Albums list- Kill the Lights (#1), Spring Break…Checkin’ Out (#10) and Crash My Party (#15), was the most streamed artist of 2015, placed six songs in the Year-End Top Country Streaming Tracks list, had his own exhibit at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (“Luke Bryan: Dirt Road Diary”), performed live during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving and wrapped up the year with a live Times Square performance on ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Luke recently co-hosted the ACM Awards for a fourth consecutive year and is performing in venues and stadiums across the U.S. on his “Kill The Lights Tour” through this fall.

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FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE. TREAT EACH OTHER AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOURSELF.

CONCERT VENUE FAST FACTS:

ALLOWED • Sunscreen • Blanket to sit on • Small Folding Lawn Chair (in designated chair area) • Hat • Rain Gear • Ear Plugs • Empty Plastic/Reusable Water Bottle or one SEALED water bottle • Camera (no professional photo/video equipment) • Bug Spray • Positive Attitude!

PROHIBITED • Illegal substances of any kind (including Nitrous Oxide) • Outside Food or Drinks • Glass containers • Tents, popup canopies, or umbrellas • Bicycles/scooters/go-karts/ATVs • Weapons of any kind – including pocket knives!

• Large hammers or sledgehammers • Fireworks • Pets – Service Animals must have proper identification • Kegs/Beer Balls • Spray Paint • No smoking inside any roofed or enclosed structures, tents, bathrooms, buildings and tunnels • Unauthorized vending • Absolutely no underage drinking! No one under 21 can consume alcohol anywhere on the festival site, including the campgrounds. You must present photo ID to receive an over age 21 wristband and are required to carry your ID at all times.

IF YOU’RE CAMPING, DON’T FORGET… • Toilet paper

• Coolers (please keep in mind that outside beverages & food are not allowed into the main concert field) • Soap/Towels (showers available onsite) I LOST MY WRISTBAND! Go to a box office to replace it. There will be a $25 replacement fee with proof of purchase and broken band.

I NEED TO FIND WILL CALL! Will call items can be picked up at any box office.

GOT A QUESTION? TEXT US! Send “TEXTWEFEST + YOUR QUESTION OR CONCERN” to 24587. We will respond as quickly as possible. TEXTWEFEST will be available from 9AM – 9PM from 8/1-8/5. *Standard message and data rates may apply* LOST AND FOUND Festival lost and found will be held in the Guest Services in the concert bowl (West Side). After the festival, any unclaimed items of value will be documented and located in the Guest Service Office. Patrons inquiring about lost property should contact guest services with questions on how to retrieve items after the festival.

ON-SITE SECURITY • 24- hour security is provided in all camping areas, but please secure your site.

• In extreme emergencies dial 911.

• All vehicles are subject to searches as they enter and/or are parked in the WE Fest Campgrounds and Parking lots, and/or on the Soo Pass Ranch Venue grounds. If you leave and re-enter, you are subject to search again.

• NO CRUISING IN CAMPGROUNDS. Anyone caught cruising on Soo Pass Ranch is subject to penalty and fine by Becker County Sheriff’s Department.

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CAMPING FAST FACTS: FACILITIES/POLICIES • Campsites are sold by vehicle – one vehicle and one sleeping unit is permitted for each vehicle purchased.

If you are driving an RV that is considered both the vehicle and sleeping unit. All vehicles must have a camping parking sticker affixed to the front driver’s side windshield at all times.

• All campsites are primitive except for a limited number of electrical sites.

• Campers are guided to the next available campsite, and there is no way to “save” a campsite. You must arrive together to camp together.

• Please stay within your spots and the fire lanes. All roadways are fire lanes.

• Free showers are located within each campground.

• Generators and small bottles of propane are allowed. No open flames.

Generators must be turned off by 2 AM each night.

• Leave your trash at the “curb” for daily pick up and please recycle.

QUIET TIME AND CURFEW • Please respect your neighbors. A 2 AM curfew is strictly enforced in all campgrounds. Until then, have fun!

• Generators must be turned off by curfew.

• Loud music, parties, or any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Security has the authority to ask anyone abusing noise curfew to leave the grounds.

FESTI-CAB & SHUTTLE INFO • Flag down a festi-cab for a ride with in the campground area for $5 per seat.

Call 918-381-5592.

• Free shuttles will run from the day parking lot to the West Gate Thursday 11AM - 2AM, Friday 12PM - 2AM, Saturday 12PM – 2AM. • The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce offers a Free Camper Shuttle to and from the west gate at WE fest to the city beach and downtown Detroit Lakes with valid WE Fest camping wrist band. Thursday,

Friday & Saturday 10AM -6PM. • Free Day Parking at the Becker County Fairgrounds Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10AM – 2AM. Park in the Becker County Fairgrounds and Peoples Park for FREE until 2AM 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.

AND REMEMBER… • Anyone entering the campgrounds must have a weekend festival pass with camp access. Camp access can be purchased as an add-on at the box office if you forgot to add it to your purchase. Single day ticketholders are NOT allowed into the campgrounds. If caught in the campgrounds without a proper pass, you will be escorted out and removed from the festival entirely without a refund.

• Disorderly conduct and destroying of property will not be tolerated and are grounds for ejection. Persons engaging in violent or unruly behavior will be immediately ejected from the concert site, campgrounds, or parking lots, and no refunds will be given for their tickets or camping permits.

• Incase of severe weather, a warning will be issued. Please follow instructions given on our website, app, social media and jumbotron.

• By attending the event you are agreeing that WE Fest may use any photos taken of you by our photographer for promotional purposes, and your image may be used on our website, TV spots, social media and printed materials. WE Fest is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, theft, loss or damage of personal property, or personal injury. All persons attending WE Fest do so at their own risk. No liability is assumed by the owners, managers, promoters, sponsors, or others associated with this event.

• All campers and vehicles must be off the grounds by 12PM noon on Sunday, August 6th.

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A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WE FEST SPONSORS Accessories Unlimited LLC DL Newspapers Arctic Glacier MN Inc. Don Wilhelm, Inc. ARTCO Promotional Products Ellingson Companies Brenco Cleaning Equipment Fargo Force Brookings Auto Mall Fireball CantWeight Classics First Security Bank Carlton Insurance Agency Fun Bus CBIZ AIA Insurance Agency Holiday Inn, DL Christian Motors, Inc. Lakes Seal Coating Daggett Trucking Liberty Business Systems Dakota Home Gurl Lifetime RV

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WE deliver to your campsite!

WE love trades!

WE Finance!

12 noon-5 pm WE do service calls!

‘West Entrance’ On site accessory store!

Camping supplies, parts, cool accessories and more!

RV DISPLAY OPEN DAILY AT WE FEST

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Only $12,788!

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Come Visit and Check out the Options!

Same location as the last 6 years!

OutletRecreation.com 218-844-6969

1015 Hwy 59 S • Detroit Lakes

www.OutletRecreation.com Locations also in Fargo and Clearwater 001605581r1

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