Woodstock was a legendary music festival held from August 15-18, 1969, in Bethel, New York, on Max Yasgur's farm. Originally billed as "3 Days of Peace & Music," it drew over 400,000 attendees and featured iconic performances by artists like Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and Janis Joplin. Woodstock is remembered as a pivotal event of the counterculture movement, embodying ideals of peace, love, and unity.