Prostitutes Woodstock

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair of 1969 is legendary for its music, peace, and mud. However, alongside the half-million attendees seeking music and community, other realities existed. The massive influx of people created opportunities for various services, both licit and illicit.

The Presence of Sex Workers

Prostitutes were a documented, though often overlooked, aspect of the Woodstock festival scene. Local law enforcement and historical accounts acknowledge their presence in the town of Woodstock itself and the areas surrounding the festival site at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel. They came seeking clientele among the vast crowds.

Activity and Impact

These sex workers operated discreetly within the chaotic environment. While the festival is remembered for its ideals, the sheer scale meant all facets of human behavior, including commercial sex work, were present. Their activity represented one strand of the complex social tapestry woven during those three days in August 1969.

*TAGS* – Woodstock music festival, 1969 Bethel event, local law enforcement