Hello, I'm an expert in cultural events and historical music festivals. When it comes to the iconic Woodstock Music & Art Fair, which took place in 1969, the ticket prices were a point of contention and have a bit of a complex history.
Originally, tickets for Woodstock were priced at $18 for early bird tickets, which granted access for the entire weekend. However, as the festival grew closer and the anticipation built, the price for weekend passes increased to $24. On the day of the event, a single day's ticket was sold for $8.
It's important to note that due to the massive influx of attendees, which far exceeded the expectations and capacity of the festival organizers, the event ultimately became
free to the public on the day it started. The organizers realized that it was impossible to control the crowd and manage the entry, so they decided to let everyone in without charge.
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