by VVN Music On August 15 to 17, 1969, an estimated 400,000 people traveled by any means possible to the farm of Max Yasgur for the Woodstock Music and Art Festival. That weekend made history, not only for the massive traffic jams and the convergence of so many people with few incidences, but also for the incredible lineup of talent that took the stage, rain or shine, daylight or moonlight.