Fresh-faced and Well-supplied

Among the numerous snapshots of Woodstock attendees covered in mud and exhaustion, we seldom see their pre-festival appearances. In this image, freshly arriving concertgoers carry essentials like beverages and extra gasoline.

Various modern concerts and festivals have implemented restrictions on bringing outside food and drink. We can attribute this shift to several factors, including security concerns, maintaining cleanliness, and generating revenue from on-site concessions. While Woodstock embraced a more open approach, contemporary events often limit external provisions to ensure a controlled and safer environment.

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