Woodstock is a town located in the state of New York, United States. While it shares its name with various locations globally, including a city in Canada, the New York municipality is most notably associated with the historic music festival held in its vicinity.
The Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place from August 15 to 18, 1969, on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York, approximately 60 miles southwest of the town. Billed as "an Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music," the event attracted over 460,000 people and featured thirty-two outdoor acts performing despite rain and overcast skies.
As one of the largest music festivals in history, the event became a defining peak musical moment reflecting the counterculture of the 1960s. It remains a significant cultural landmark associated with the region's identity.