Amazing Pictures From Woodstock That Will Make You Wish It Was 1969

Posted by Bill Rippel on March 22, 2021 - 2:22am

46. How The Name “Woodstock” Came About

This is a question anyone could ask, why is the festival called Woodstock when it was held in Bethel. The reason for this is not farfetched.

Organizers had initially hoped to host the festival in Woodstock, New York but could not find the appropriate space there. So they settled on a dairy farm about 40 miles away in Bethel, New York. But the original name, Woodstock stuck.

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Simon Keighley I didn't realise Woodstock was initially planned to be held in Woodstock, New York, Bill - thanks for sharing.

March 22, 2021 at 9:22am

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