Woodstock Festival Trivia Questions

Estimated attendance at Woodstock Festival ranges from 400,000 to 500,000. The one million figure is a common exaggeration not supported by evidence.

Despite its name, Woodstock Festival took place about 60 miles from the town of Woodstock on a dairy farm in Bethel, NY, after permits fell through.

Woodstock Festival was held August 15–18, 1969, not 1970. A separate, less famous festival in 1970 is sometimes confused with the original.

The Grateful Dead did not perform at Woodstock Festival. They declined the invitation. Other major acts included Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who.

The Wallkill town board withdrew permission due to concerns about crowds, forcing organizers to move Woodstock Festival to Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel.

Tickets were sold for Woodstock Festival ($18 advance, $24 at gate), but the crowd overwhelmed fences, forcing organizers to make it a free event.

Arnold Skolnick created the famous dove-and-guitar logo for Woodstock Festival's poster on short notice. It became one of the most recognizable symbols of the era.

Sha Na Na, a 1950s revival group, performed at Woodstock Festival just before Jimi Hendrix's iconic Monday morning set. They were a surprise addition.