Woodstock Festival to return this year Martin Robinson 6 years ago BETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: A painted sign is displayed as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. Babudro said, "It was such a feeling of freedom, to be around a group of people of your same heart, mind and soul." On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place in Bethel tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)