Unprecedented Numbers
The influx of attendees to the Woodstock Music Festival far exceeded the organizers’ expectations. The buildup to the Woodstock Music Festival would end up notoriously marred by a significant traffic jam on August 13, two days before the festival’s commencement.
Early birds eager to secure their spots contributed to the road congestion leading to Max Yasgur’s farm. Initially prepared for 150,000 attendees, the festival experienced a staggering turnout of an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 people by its second day!
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