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Woodstock 50 loses venue, festival to still proceed

By Peter Zemeske | June 19, 2019

The latest mishap in Woodstock 50’s track record may just be the final nail in the coffin. Woodstock 50’s venue, Watkins Glen International racetrack, “terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the contract,” according...

A plaque commemorates the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in Bethel, New York. The 50th anniversary of the festival will be celebrated in Watkins Glen, New York, about 150 miles from the original.

50th anniversary of Woodstock to continue

By Peter Zemeske | May 23, 2019

A plaque commemorates the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in Bethel, New York. The 50th anniversary of the festival will be celebrated in Watkins Glen, New York, about 150 miles from the original.

(From left) Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, pop star Miley Cyrus and rapper Chance the Rapper are among the many musical acts booked for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The festival is now up in the air due to a financial sponsor pulling funding.

50th anniversary of Woodstock in jeopardy

By Peter Zemeske | May 14, 2019

(From left) Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, pop star Miley Cyrus and rapper Chance the Rapper are among the many musical acts booked for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The festival is now up in the air due to a financial sponsor pulling funding.