In the lovely town of Bethel, New York, the summer of 1969 saw an incredible transformation — an ordinary music festival developed into a historic gathering, attracting nearly half a million people.

Among the colorful festivities, unusual resting places developed. Imagine a man sleeping quietly between two automobiles, unaffected by the bustling throng or the vehicle owners.

Tim Hardin and his band graced the first stage, performing a famous rendition of “If I Were a Carpenter.” With only his guitar, Hardin and his band earned a praiseworthy $2000—a decent sum at the time. More intriguing photos await:

The Bubble-Blowing Woman, amidst the Woodstock mob, found peace in her alone. She embodied the festival’s free-spirited mood as she joyfully blew bubbles.

Then there came Swami Satchidananda, renowned and shining. His impassioned opening message resonated with over half a million people. He addressed them as brothers and sisters, discussing issues such as peace, the transcendental power of music, and the futility of war.

As the event reached its peak, Joe Cocker produced an outstanding performance on the final day.