# Special Woodstock music festival in Duncan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/special-woodstock-music-festival-in-duncan
> Updated: 2026-08-15T05:37:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Special Woodstock music festival in Duncan, Canada, is celebrating its 27th anniversary at Providence Farm. Founded in 1999 by Shelly Vaags, the event is designed to promote acceptance for individuals with special needs while highlighting Cowichan art and culture. The family-friendly, one-day festival features more than 100 performers across three stages, including musicians and comedians of both abled and diverse abilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Woodstock festival: The legacy of the 1969 Bethel music event

The 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, New York, became a cultural landmark despite massive logistical failures, torrential rain, and extreme overcrowding that turned the event into a free concert.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/woodstock-festival-anniversary-the-1969-cultural-phenomenon

### 2026-08-12: Special Woodstock music festival celebrates 27 years in Duncan

Special Woodstock celebrates 27 years of music and community inclusion on August 16 at Duncan’s Providence Farm, featuring over 100 diverse performers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/special-woodstock-music-festival-celebrates-27-years-in-duncan

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