Woodstock Trivia Questions

Despite its legendary status, the festival was a financial disaster. Organizers lost over $1 million due to huge crowds and free admission after fences were torn down.

The stage was built by professional contractors hired by the organizers. Locals helped with some logistics, but the stage construction was a paid, expert job.

Hendrix closed the festival at 8:30 AM Monday due to delays. Most of the 400,000 attendees had already left, leaving a relatively small audience.

Governor Nelson Rockefeller declared a state of emergency on August 16, 1969, due to the massive traffic jams and public health concerns from the unexpected crowd size.

Sweetwater was delayed by the massive traffic jams. Havens was already there and agreed to go on first, playing an extended set that included 'Freedom.'

The original site was in Wallkill, NY, but was rejected due to permit issues. Bethel was a last-minute replacement, and the organizer lived in New York City.

The poster listed the headliners, but many names were added later. Early promotions did feature some acts, though the lineup evolved significantly as the date approached.

There was almost no police presence. The festival had minimal security and relied on the Hog Farm commune for crowd control, famously using no force.