The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was an event held at Max Yasgur’s 600 acre (2.4 km²; 240 ha) dairy farm in the rural town of Bethel, New York from August 15 to August 18, 1969. Bethel (Sullivan County) is 43 miles (69 km) southwest of the town of Woodstock, New York, which is in adjoining Ulster County.
The festival exemplified the counterculture of the late 1960s - early 1970s and the “hippie era.” Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the sometimes rainy weekend. Although attempts have been made over the years to recreate the festival, the original event has proven to be unique and legendary. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest moments in popular music history and was listed on Rolling Stone’s 50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock and Roll.
Tags: Rock And Roll, Sullivan County, Town Of Woodstock
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October 21st, 2009 at 12:54 am
you don’t know how many times i’v asked a bout time travel just to go to woodstock
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
amazing!!!!!!!! how i wish i was there
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
this is just perfect.
how it should be.
thank you thank you thank you.