Do you know the Woodstock festival?
It was a long time ago in 1969. Whether it was from your grandparents, parents, whether it was your generation or not, you must have heard of Woodstock. Between the August 15 and 17, 1969, more than 50,000 people came to attend this legendary festival. A parox of hippie culture, it is still today one of the greatest moments in popular music. Rolling Stone magazine even ranks it among the 50 moments that changed the history of rock’n roll !! Big legendary stars like Santana, Joe Cocker and Jimmy Hendrix came to perform on stage.
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The Woodstock festival wants to rise from its ashes
The place is now called the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts . It is managed by a non-profit association. In 2024, the programming looks tempting. During the summer, stars like Hootie & the Blowfish, Alanis Morissette, Jason Mraz, Limp Bizkit and Hozier will come and perform in the footsteps of their illustrious elders. To make the experience more user-friendly, the association has just inaugurated an ultra-modern campground where people can stay after the concerts. It will now be possible to camp where the festival took place in 1969.
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What will camping be like at Woodstock?
There will exist several ways to camp on site. From the simplest to the most luxurious. First of all, it will be possible to sleep in your car, van or camper van. These locations will not be very far from the stage. There will be toilets and showers nearby. You can also come with your own tent on dedicated pitches. These will be tent sites only, no vehicles. And finally, theglamping experience in safari tent will be offered to you. Here, you can sleep up to 6 people in great comfort. Wifi, additional heating, shower, toilet, nothing is missing. You will also have privileged access to the site during concerts. Even though the glamping site will only be a 5-minute walk from the scene, a shuttle system will be in place.
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A unique experience
The event organizers and the site director assure us, between the unique heritage of the place and the structures set up on the 1,800 hectares of land, Bethel Woods Center is the first location in the country to offer such an experience. Outdoor tourism enthusiasts will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and music. Enough to follow in the footsteps of their illustrious elders. If you want an out-of-the-ordinary experience around New York, this is the place for you.
Address : 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720
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2024-02-02 05:03:08
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