We Fest will feature younger stars Hardy, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson in 2025

For the first time in 30 years, We Fest is relying heavily on a younger generation of male stars. All three 2025 headliners are in their 30s – Hardy, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson.

The long-running camping and country highlight, taking place Aug. 7-9 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, will also feature veterans — Rodney Atkins, Gretchen Wilson, Kip Moore and Ashley McBryde.

Hardy, who wrote hits for Florida Georgia Line and Blake Shelton, made a name for himself in both country and hard rock, writing the hits “Wait in the Truck,” “Jack” and “One Beer.”

Pardi, who performed at the Minnesota State Fair this year, has scored four No. 1 country songs, including “Head Over Boots” and “Heartache Medication.”

Johnson, who headlines the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Oct. 11, became a major star in his native Texas with self-released albums before delivering the Nashville hits “Till You Can't” and “The Painter.” .

The rest of the We Fest lineup includes Megan Moroney, Treaty Oak Revival, Gavin Adcock, Ian Munsick, Pecos & the Rooftops, Caylee Hammack, Avery Anna, Bayker Blankenship, Noah Hicks, Zandi Holup, Alex Lambert and Noah Rinker.

Founded in 1983, We Fest has grown into one of the largest country and camping festivals in the United States. It featured the biggest names in the country, including Alabama, Johnny Cash and Kenny Chesney, but also rock heroes like Little Richard, Ringo Starr and the Beach Boys.

Tickets go on sale Thursday at 9 a.m. on wefest.com.