There are conflicting reports about whether a 50th-anniversary version of the legendary festival — scheduled for August 16-18 in upstate New York — is still happening.
“Despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees,” they said in a statement.
Tim O’Hearn, administrator of Schuyler County, New York, where the festival has been slated to take place, told reporters Monday, “I have been notified that the event is canceled at this point.
